The Devastating Power of the Four Bore Rifle on Body Armor

💥The four bore rifle, with its one-inch diameter barrel, produces over 200 pounds of felt recoil and delivers immense power.

🔫Soft armor, rated up to 44 magnum, is unable to stop the four bore rounds, resulting in significant damage to the ballistic dummy.

💀Hard ceramic plates, rated for 5.56 and 7.62 rounds, are also unable to withstand the power of the four bore rifle, causing extensive damage to the dummy.

🩸The energy transfer experienced by the wearer of the body armor differs significantly from the impact on the dummy, highlighting the importance of proper armor fit and placement.

⚠️The devastating power and destruction demonstrated in this video emphasize the need for robust and effective body armor for personal protection.

Can body armor stop the four bore rifle rounds?

—No, both soft armor and hard ceramic plates rated for smaller rounds are unable to stop the power of the four bore rifle rounds.

What is the impact of the four bore rifle on the ballistic dummy?

—The four bore rifle inflicts significant damage on the ballistic dummy, including shattered ceramic plates and severe trauma to the body.

How does the energy transfer differ between wearing body armor and the impact on the dummy?

—The energy transfer experienced by the wearer of the body armor differs significantly from the impact on the dummy, due to factors such as fit and placement of the armor.

What is the importance of proper body armor fit and placement?

—Proper body armor fit and placement are crucial for effective protection, as demonstrated in the video. Improper fit or placement can result in decreased effectiveness and increased risk of injury.

Why is robust and effective body armor important?

—The power and destruction demonstrated by the four bore rifle highlight the need for robust and effective body armor for personal protection, especially in high-risk situations.

00:00Introduction to the test of body armor against the power of a four bore rifle.

02:22Testing soft armor rated up to 44 magnum against the four bore rifle rounds, resulting in significant damage to the ballistic dummy.

09:23Testing hard ceramic plates rated for smaller rounds against the four bore rifle rounds, causing extensive damage to the ballistic dummy.

14:59Demonstration of the impact of the four bore rifle on the ballistic dummy's body.

16:56Testing the effectiveness of body armor, specifically ceramic plates, against the four bore rifle rounds. Comparing the results on the ballistic dummy to the energy transfer experienced by the wearer of the body armor.