Burning 5.56mm Shells with a Torch, Ballistic Gel

What will a 5.56 mm Shell do when you torch it?

  • Blow out the sides of the case.

    Votes: 2 18.2%

  • Blow the bullet into the gel.

    Votes: 1 9.1%

  • Blow the primer into the gel.

    Votes: 2 18.2%

  • Fizzle.

    Votes: 1 9.1%

  • Blow primer out the back, bullet out the front.

    Votes: 3 27.3%

  • Do a back-flip!

    Votes: 2 18.2%
  • Total voters
    11
  • Poll closed .
B

Badger Arms

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It's Ammo Torcher (Torture) Wednesday again. This time we're lighting off two 5.56x45mm cartridges, one NATO style with an FMJ bullet and Boxer primer and the other a steel cased with a Berdan primer. Enjoy the show!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JoGwa7mU6s

FAQ:
Q) What's the point?
A) Just interesting to watch

Q) That's dangerous; are you stupid?
A) Research was done. Spoiler alert: It's safer than driving to the range.

Q) Can you try [caliber A] or [load B]?
A) We tried 15 different caliber/gauges. Posting them weekly.
 
CowTowner said:
Well, I got that one wrong.
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I would have voted different myself before we did the test. The case head basically acted like a mortar for the primer. If you watch the .22 lr and pistol ones, they both reacted differently. The one I'm posting next Wednesday gave spectacular and hilarious results.
 
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