Deadliest Rifle Cartridge of WW2

Video Description

In this video we test the 5 main rifle cartridges of WW2 (using ammo loaded from 1939-1945) to find out which was the most superior ballistically. 7.7 Jap vs 8mm Mauser vs 7.62x54R vs 303 British vs 30-06. All testing was setup at 50 yards. Steel is A529 grade 55. Thanks for watching! Request more information from SDI Today: https://sdi.edu/banana-ballistics/ New Banana Ballistics Headstamp merch available here: https://www.bunkerbranding.com/pages/banana-ballistics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BananaBallistics EMACS “Banana8” = 8% **NOTE: After pulling the 7.7 Jap bullet, it weighed 205 grains instead of the 162 grains mentioned in the video. Velocities of Ball Rounds (3 shot average) 7.7 Jap (205 gr FMJ): 2,337 fps 8mm Mauser (198 gr FMJ): 2,394 fps 7.62x54R (148 gr FMJ): 2,661 fps 303 Brit (174 gr FMJ): 2,382 fps 30-06 (150 gr FMJ): 2,772 fps *These tests are meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. Do not try any of these tests at home! Always verify your firearm is rated for and can safely fire any ammunition that you intend to use. Always follow standard safety procedures when handling Any firearm.