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On this episode of Ultimate Barrier Testing, we will compare the performance of the 450 Bushmaster to the 458 Socom and the 50 Beowulf on 4 different targets. Each target is worth 25 points (winner takes all), for a grand total of 100 points. Whichever cartridge ends up with the highest score will be the winner. Testing was setup at 50 yards. Steel is A529 grade 55 mild steel. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. Thanks for watching!
*These tests are meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. Do not try any of these tests at home! Always verify your setup is rated for and can safely fire any ammunition that you intend to use.
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You could frame that piece of steel with the 450 bullet stuck in it as a piece of modern art.
Flaps
Teary looked so young and clear back then…
I went with the .450 Bushmaster, because it's the most available, affordable, and easy to reload ammo, due to the straight walls. All of them will take any game on the planet.
Hey, I found your video. I’ve been watching them for a while. Instead of using the sand you should get a ballistic gel block. We could get a lot more information from looking at the terminal ballistics inside of gel over a sand block.
I'm surprised at all the terminal ballistic comparisons when the firearm actions vary. Everyone knows that semi-auto's absorb energy, reduce recoil, and ultimately affect the terminal ballistics enough to notice. I like seeing the comparisons and the very playfully relaxed scenes. I know that testing is done using what sponsors are willing to contribute. Bolt actions beat all because lever actions don't have long enough barrels typically.
50 beo.. I live in Ohio and like to deer hunt. Shotguns with slugs. Pistols over 9mm (including .50 beo with drum rolls) 😂😂😂
Would be interested in seeing the same test with bullets heavier than 500 grains. Bet the penetration would be a lot more. Oh wait, that would only be the .458 SOCOM.
I like the .458 Socom because it's a decent round that's all military from start to finish. It was developed after the Mogadishu incident. They found that the .300 blkout was almost as capable except with the anti material aspect that they added to the trials. The military brass wanted a round that was close to the old .45-70 and just as capable of slinging a heavy 670 grain slug but at what.
I got a BCA 50 Beowulf I love it .
I'd like to see an update with a 45 Raptor.
450 bushmaster is both the worst and best of the 3 for a number of reasons.
Replace those adjustable stocks with a fixed AR stock and install the stock weight Brownells sells that fits inside the stock storage space, your shoulder will appreciate it much. Some blacksmithing required to fit the weight, but a hammer is all you need.
Only reason these didn't go through the steel is cuz they're hollow points. Normal FMJs, wouldn't spread so much. Plus, engine blocks are made of hardened steel. Even if it doesn't penetrate, Hard steel isn't gonna deflect an inch and a half like mild steel. It's gonna crack and shatter
I had to use my equalizer and drop all bass frequencies in order to compensate for the sub-base ring announcer's voice…
.50 Beowulf recoil simply isn't that bad! About like maybe a 20 gauge shotgun! Hype must be from people who only shoot .223/5.56 !
Okay I am so lost I seen Bear Creek and the Kentucky Pony two rifles I can appreciate ironically the question is are them AR-15 lowers or AR-10 lowers
I really REALLY want to insert a 0.250 Tungsten brazing rod into center of a hollow point 50ish and see how it does against steel plate.
11:56 for the steel targets.
my autism doesn't like the way those rounds look
Please try some Buffalo Bore or Underwood hard cast. Great content.
Nice, Production/Flow has gotten tight..🤙🏻
LOL. I do not condone Bison hurting me either!
Kentucky Ballistics has this in his gun porn playlist
Special thanks to your shoulder. My 50 beo leaves a little bruise every time I shoot it. Interesting results. Thanks.
Eh, for big bore ARs like this you’re really only gonna use them for hunting or predator defense so them being BCA made isn’t really a big deal. You’re not using these to shoot thousands upon thousands of rounds at the range.
Bear creek is not far from me
I just watched this again, and I'm wondering how the .400 Legend would do in this competition. The muzzle energy is halfway between the .450 Bushmaster and the .50 Beowulf loads you shot, but with the diameter being ~.05"-.10" smaller, it should penetrate better than the rest. It might even make it through the steel plate, where the other 3 failed.
Speed defeats steel not mass
are those thoese same grain bullit
Dude you can not shoot fo shyt!
45/70 vs 458SoCom next
You should take these guys back out and shoot some gel w/ them…
Bear Creek is always getting crap. I shoot thousands of rounds though my ARs each year. I have several Bear Creek uppers. While they are no frills, they still perform very well and are decently made. If you like to spend a ton of money on your ARs then i wouldn't recommend them. However, if you are on a budget and appreciate a good value…they are great.
It’s hard to tell with the wood block cause the second had a knot
I think a person could really jack up some hand loads for the .458 socom. Those velocities you got at the end were very underwhelming my comparison to the .450 bushmaster….
HUGE PIECES OF SHRAPNEL ALL OVER THE PLACE DAMN
350 legend vs 360 buck hammer vs 400 legend 😮
We need a 5.56 vs 50 Beowulf
Can i make a recommendation,do a video on the steinel brass spike ammo for the 50 beowulf. Its the hands down the best ammo ever made for that caliber and its the ammo the military uses at checkpoints for disabling vehicles. No one else makes the all brass ammo like that for the 50 beowulf and no other ammo has the piercing power that the spike has and its all i will run in mine.
Can we all agree that anyone is winning shooting a big bore cartridge?
Be nice to see a rematch using at least a 400 grain round
Love that I google searched for this type of comparison and you are the first result goated
i load a 230g hornady hap bullet in 450 b. @2300. from a 16 in barrel. with lil'gun powder. its a fun cartridge . lots of power. and cheaper to reload.
When i was looking at big bore ar's, i went with the 558 socom. Am i disjointed ate waving this? Nope. Why not? Because i already have a 45 raptor on the 308 platform for high velocity. The 458 was intended for lobbing stupidly heavy chunks of lead at subsonic velocities through a .46 suppressor. 600 grains at 1000fps is almost comedic when it's that quiet
Imagine any country in the world trying to invade the United states. The combined army is the last thing you would have to worry about lol
Good GOSH!! Can you get a thesaurus? That would ABSOLUTELY help with your ABSOLUTE overuse of the word ABSOLUTE!
I like to see you try this with a 500 automax and the 460 AutoMax. (I know the horrible expensive, but, have TWICE the power of the bauwolf)