World's Most Powerful Revolvers vs Pumpkins vs Grenade m67

Published on October 8, 2023
Duration: 33:31

This video showcases a ballistics test comparing the penetration power of several high-caliber firearms, including revolvers like the Magnum Research BFR, Taurus Raging Hunter, and Smith & Wesson Model 500, against a stack of pumpkins. It also features a Serbu BFG-50A .50 BMG rifle and concludes with an M67 grenade detonation. The expert analysis highlights differences in terminal ballistics based on caliber and ammunition type, demonstrating significant energy dump and penetration capabilities.

Quick Summary

This video conducts a ballistics test comparing high-powered revolvers like the Magnum Research BFR, Taurus Raging Hunter, and S&W Model 500, along with a Serbu BFG-50A .50 BMG rifle, against pumpkins. It demonstrates varying penetration depths and terminal effects based on caliber and ammunition, concluding with an M67 grenade detonation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & M67 Grenade
  2. 01:00Revolver Lineup Overview
  3. 03:41.357 Magnum Ballistics Test
  4. 06:16.44 Magnum Ballistics Test
  5. 09:50Ammunition Comparison
  6. 11:13.30-30 Winchester Revolver Test
  7. 15:54.45-70 Government and .500 S&W Test
  8. 25:54.50 BMG and Grenade Finale

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were tested against pumpkins in the video?

The video features several high-powered firearms, including the Magnum Research BFR in various calibers, the Taurus Raging Hunter in .44 Magnum, the Smith & Wesson Model 500, and the Serbu BFG-50A chambered in .50 BMG. An M67 grenade was also used.

How did the .44 Magnum perform compared to the .357 Magnum in the pumpkin test?

The .44 Magnum round from the Taurus Raging Hunter demonstrated significantly greater penetration, piercing 15 pumpkins. In contrast, the .357 Magnum from a Magnum Research BFR penetrated 7 pumpkins before stopping in the 8th.

What was the outcome of testing rifle calibers in revolvers?

Testing the .30-30 Winchester in a Magnum Research BFR showed that while it's a rifle caliber, the Hornady FTX bullet expanded rapidly, dumping its energy early and penetrating only 6 pumpkins, creating large exit wounds but less depth than some magnum handgun rounds.

What is the significance of the .50 BMG rifle in the test?

The Serbu BFG-50A firing a .50 BMG round represents the extreme end of power, completely obliterating the initial pumpkins in the stack. This highlights the immense destructive capability of this anti-materiel rifle caliber.

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