700 NITRO vs BOWLING BALLS 🎳 (World’s Biggest Elephant Gun)

Published on June 2, 2022
Duration: 20:03

This guide details a ballistics test using bowling balls as targets, demonstrating the terminal effects of various large-caliber firearms, from .416 Rigby to the .700 Nitro Express. The experiment, presented by Scott of Kentucky Ballistics, highlights differences in projectile energy transfer and destructive power. Scott, an authority in extreme caliber testing, emphasizes safe handling of high-recoil firearms and provides insights into the performance of different elephant gun rounds.

Quick Summary

The .700 Nitro Express, firing a 1000-grain bullet at roughly $100 per round, completely obliterates bowling balls, demonstrating immense energy transfer. While larger calibers offer more 'thump,' smaller, faster rounds like the .416 Rigby provide deeper penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 01:54Experiment Introduction
  3. 02:37Baseline Test: 5.56mm
  4. 04:25CZ 550 in .416 Rigby
  5. 06:03.460 Weatherby Magnum
  6. 07:15
  7. 09:14
  8. 11:33
  9. 13:15
  10. 15:04Clear Bowling Ball Test
  11. 18:10Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a .700 Nitro Express is fired at a bowling ball?

Firing a .700 Nitro Express at a bowling ball results in complete obliteration due to the immense energy transfer from its 1000-grain projectile, shattering the ball into fragments.

How does the .416 Rigby compare to larger elephant gun calibers?

The .416 Rigby, firing a 400-grain solid, can shatter a bowling ball and offers deep penetration, but larger calibers like the .700 Nitro Express deliver significantly more energy dump and destructive force.

What is the cost of firing a .700 Nitro Express round?

Each shot with a .700 Nitro Express round, firing a 1000-grain bullet, costs approximately $100, highlighting the expense associated with these extreme calibers.

What is the primary difference in performance between large Nitro Express rounds and smaller, faster rounds?

Larger Nitro Express rounds like the .700 and .600 provide more 'thump' and energy dump, while smaller, faster elephant gun rounds such as the .416 Rigby are designed for deeper penetration.

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