THE CARTEL BUILT A .50 CAL SUBMACHINE GUN (Kind of)

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
  • A photo of a seized homemade Cartel .50 Cal has been going viral, exploding all over the internet in the last few months. So let’s take a look at what’s really happening down south.
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  • @BrandonHerrera
    @BrandonHerrera  Год назад +3296

    Thanks for watching guys! So what do you think? Do you think the gun works, or is it just a bad translation/photo taken out of context? Let me know down in the comments!

  • @vitorrocha1496
    @vitorrocha1496 Год назад +9393

    So giving a little bit of context, this happened here in Brazil some years ago, these weapons and ammo were confiscated in the state of Rio de Janeiro, during a operation against drug dealers and to clarify it's surprisingly common to see these monstrosities being seized after police operations.

    • @fivecube4616
      @fivecube4616 Год назад +247

      Aqui e o Brasil kkkkk

    • @OnlyKaerius
      @OnlyKaerius Год назад +446

      I wonder what's next, nitro express carbines? :p
      Seriously though, at those barrel lengths they'd get almost as much performance out of .50 Beowulf as .50 BMG. :p

    • @SqueakyKnees
      @SqueakyKnees Год назад +581

      @@OnlyKaerius it's not about power, it's about sending a message.

    • @danialyousaf6456
      @danialyousaf6456 Год назад +558

      @@SqueakyKnees sending a message by breaking your wrists and going deaf lol.

    • @vitorrocha1496
      @vitorrocha1496 Год назад +356

      @@OnlyKaerius being honest with you, I really doubt that thing really works, there's cases when they use mock-up guns to threaten civilians to obey by they rules, that thing could be it

  • @kylejahnke9095
    @kylejahnke9095 Год назад +2798

    “your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.”

    • @Solamain
      @Solamain Год назад +40

      Scientists work on if it could be done, philosophers (and CO's) work on if it should be done.

    • @garygrant91
      @garygrant91 Год назад +24

      I think you got that backwards. "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they should, they didn't stop to think if they could." is probably how it should read. 😜

    • @The_Willis
      @The_Willis Год назад +32

      @@garygrant91 That's not the quote though.

    • @leechowning2712
      @leechowning2712 Год назад +1

      Now in this case someone says make it and the gun maker goes no... But then gets paid enough to make this entirely decorative boat anchor. Because even if it is a bolt action it's only got a 15 to 18 inch barrel, still negating over half of the power of the 50 caliber round.

    • @The_Hunta62
      @The_Hunta62 Год назад +13

      That monstrosity is probably more dangerous than 90% of the dinosaurs in Jurassic park

  • @BC-bx9kg
    @BC-bx9kg 11 месяцев назад +373

    That improvised .50 “machine gun” just looks like a $50 pipe bomb to me

  • @chrisbingley
    @chrisbingley 10 месяцев назад +41

    So you're telling me that my Sten50 needs a 30lb bolt? Thanks. That saves me some maths.

    • @crowneddeath5161
      @crowneddeath5161 15 дней назад +2

      Dude why tf is this not higher up? I’m on board. Let’s do it.

    • @ernestbidon5027
      @ernestbidon5027 13 дней назад +1

      first step: find a carriage from a light gun including recoil system. (It will move more than a M2!)
      Then all you need is a bit of steel , a big spring and a magazine.

    • @brendanshelton6149
      @brendanshelton6149 6 дней назад +1

      Make the bolt out of depleted uranium and it will work great.

  • @Seeker-wm7lj
    @Seeker-wm7lj Год назад +3444

    Hearing how impractical this gun is just makes me want to see Brandon build it even more

    • @crustybomb115
      @crustybomb115 Год назад +234

      thats like asking him to pay approximately 1k to punch himself minimum... well i guess he already did basicly pay 40k by making the shinzo blaster...

    • @kaosspire6309
      @kaosspire6309 Год назад +64

      I agree, but only to prove a point on how impractical it is, oh and to see the damage it could do to someone (via ballistic dummy) firing if and when it explodes, and the "Adult shaken baby" syndrome

    • @jacobzachary5631
      @jacobzachary5631 Год назад +33

      @@crustybomb115 no we would have to crowd fund it for him...

    • @BrandonHerrera
      @BrandonHerrera  Год назад +920

      Ain’t gonna happen chief, I just spent the whole video explaining why this doesn’t work 😂

    • @forkstealinggoblindumbass2106
      @forkstealinggoblindumbass2106 Год назад +1

      Bro do you want him to fucking die 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

  • @NoMoneyHubby
    @NoMoneyHubby Год назад +1732

    The huge magazine and magazine well with all the rust makes me think of something from Warhammer 40K

    • @Hainser
      @Hainser Год назад +1

      Look like something an ork would use

    • @salamilid3737
      @salamilid3737 Год назад +98

      Dis ma shoota

    • @Squishysforbreakfast
      @Squishysforbreakfast Год назад +125

      Definitely screams Ork. Only in their hands it'd actually work.

    • @JimBrodie
      @JimBrodie Год назад +82

      @@Squishysforbreakfast
      *Space Marine opens it up*
      *finds only a spring and a couple of cogs*

    • @E_X_H_U_M_E_D_06
      @E_X_H_U_M_E_D_06 Год назад +8

      Is that a nerd thing???

  • @edwardelric5789
    @edwardelric5789 11 месяцев назад +26

    The fact that Brandon has a VSS Vintorez just chilling on the wall in the back ground is inspiring me great trust in his gun skills

  • @davidgerholdt5416
    @davidgerholdt5416 8 месяцев назад +93

    Thank you for your insight on this. A failed cartel prototype at worst and a government photo op at best for this monstrosity. Learned so much today about 50 BMG. When I shot the M2 for the first time, I never felt more happy and free to have such power be expelled at my will

  • @CertMediocre
    @CertMediocre Год назад +891

    Brandon may be a silly man, but he knows his shit.

    • @Kingsquad2011
      @Kingsquad2011 Год назад +73

      Fucking around and finding out is the abridged version of the scientific method, change my mind

    • @CertMediocre
      @CertMediocre Год назад +78

      @@Kingsquad2011 to fuck around is human, to find out is divine.

    • @death_walker21
      @death_walker21 Год назад +11

      This channel need more science
      lik, demo ranch has texas science
      garand thumb has new jersey science
      Kentucky has watermelon science
      and d.operator has police science
      we need some actual science science, and thats where brandon does not come in, thats forgotten weapon's job
      but we do need more bat shit off the rails science

    • @Bushlore1
      @Bushlore1 Год назад

      ish

    • @chkn-
      @chkn- Год назад +2

      He got to silly

  • @DyingBreed1776
    @DyingBreed1776 Год назад +446

    I am a novice gun enthusiast and didn't think I would be able to fully understand this but the way you broke it down was perfect. I was able to follow along perfectly and love these types of informative videos.

    • @theethiopianlion9213
      @theethiopianlion9213 Год назад +2

      I agree

    • @MrDoggoCraft
      @MrDoggoCraft Год назад +2

      he is the 4th
      he owns gun theory

    • @TheGayestPersononYouTube
      @TheGayestPersononYouTube Год назад +3

      Welcome to the community! Have fun and stay safe

    • @valskiplayz3848
      @valskiplayz3848 Год назад +3

      the damn cartel played tooo much fallout to make this and i love its design scrap all scrap

    • @icemanimports
      @icemanimports Год назад +1

      welcome to brandon, he make scary math in to dumb dumb math and make stuff boom boom

  • @rmcclure21
    @rmcclure21 11 месяцев назад +19

    Great video! You asked what we like; personally, I like both the technical stuff, the simpler videos, and those moments when you go serious, so my vote is keep up the variety and enjoying what you do!

  • @jio4529
    @jio4529 5 месяцев назад +6

    Yo B,
    I really enjoy your videos, especially when you go into the technical aspects of firearms in detail. You also appear to have a pretty nice going on your back wall. I also think I just realized that you design and fabricate items that you are interested in, which I like to do as well. I’m by no means a gunsmith but more like a tinker that likes to figure out how damn near everything works and functions. I have also designed, fabricated and tweaked some designs to my liking that operate beautifully. I see that you put together a pretty nice 50cal on a pod which looks pretty sweet. I’m currently working on converting a rifle caliber pistol into a bullpup rifle and a grenade/flare launcher for pyrotechnics. Both are coming along nicely and look like they have come out of a factory even though they are 1 of a kind mock ups.
    Bottom line is that I’m self taught and have learned through reading, trial, error and just plain old challenging myself to make something that I want to happen, then follow through.
    Do you have any advice for me as far as taking what I like to do to the next level or in a certain direction. I’m wondering if I should find others to collaborate with, or possibly working with someone (a gunsmith or an armorer) in an apprentice capacity so that I’m not learning bad habits that might inhibit me in the future, while picking up the solid or best way of doing things. Sorry for the long, long rant but I needed to put it out there. Thanks, Jason

  • @NoNo_IStay
    @NoNo_IStay Год назад +1387

    ATF: "Hand-held 50 cal SMG? No we can't have that."
    Cartel - " it's just us, Holmes."
    ATF: "Don't forget our 10%"

  • @Annonistrator
    @Annonistrator Год назад +324

    Everyone: So when does this go into production at akguy inc?
    Brandon: Here's why that's a stupid question

    • @louiscypher4186
      @louiscypher4186 Год назад +29

      I didn't ask if it was Practical, i asked when it goes into production.

    • @Y2KNW
      @Y2KNW Год назад +8

      He doesn't have enough Orkz on staff to build them.

    • @levigrimlund9967
      @levigrimlund9967 Год назад +4

      But when tho

    • @TheActionBastard
      @TheActionBastard Год назад +4

      @@Y2KNW That is double funny because their technology literally works based on belief that it does. They believe "painting flames on things makes them faster" and it is therefore literally the case. What a mind-melter that universe is eh?

    • @charlestonjew7587
      @charlestonjew7587 Год назад +1

      @@TheActionBastard That's a great summation but when does it go into production?

  • @bfeemster2109
    @bfeemster2109 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love the tech specs brother! Keep em coming!

  • @cd9343
    @cd9343 Год назад

    Love the technical descriptions in the vids! Keep them up!

  • @bennymartin5589
    @bennymartin5589 Год назад +682

    My only complaint is I would've loved to know how much of a Space Marine you'd actually have to be to keep this thing on target, and what it's rate of fire would be like.

    • @bnetolldnataman
      @bnetolldnataman Год назад +18

      HOO-AHHH. For sure. 🤣

    • @Rekhan4242
      @Rekhan4242 Год назад +27

      Could it be built, and what would happen is a fun question! But yeah, could anyone... even a crazy weight lifter fire a single round?

    • @bluewaterboof82
      @bluewaterboof82 Год назад +4

      @@Rekhan4242 There is a 50bmg pistol and there are videos on here of people firing it.

    • @pizzaparker__0072
      @pizzaparker__0072 Год назад +23

      the orks would just paint it blue or something and it would work perfectly :)

    • @catherineharris4746
      @catherineharris4746 Год назад +4

      There's kid's that can shoot 50 cals without crying😂😂😂

  • @natekaufman1982
    @natekaufman1982 Год назад +697

    As an engineering nerd, I love the more scientific-focused videos like this.

  • @parkervaughan3997
    @parkervaughan3997 Месяц назад

    Love the more technical breakdown! Keep ‘em coming

  • @dedkeny
    @dedkeny 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love the technical elaborations!

  • @High_Desert_Tanner
    @High_Desert_Tanner Год назад +404

    As a fellow engineering nerd I would LOVE deeper dives into this stuff

    • @Garganzuul
      @Garganzuul Год назад +6

      The cartel probably found the ammo and tried to build a gun for it.

    • @mikeg3283
      @mikeg3283 Год назад +1

      ya someone should post the stl file on thingiverse

    • @googleitretard
      @googleitretard Год назад

      Its fake....

    • @erushi5503
      @erushi5503 Год назад +4

      @@googleitretard a lot of people hacksmith down in the slums and up in the mountains, seeing this reminds me of the confiscated stuff in Tondo Manila and Sulu Mindanao
      so its more of a halfassed engineering project rather than a fake in my opinion

    • @ace_of_crows8041
      @ace_of_crows8041 Год назад

      Yes pleqse

  • @masterxk
    @masterxk Год назад +875

    Just to consider something. I live in Mexico, those people are clinical insane sometimes, they have built a armored truck with concrete, mini submarines and so on. Basically they have no rules and no care, that's the reason civilians are afraid of them. Even if that gun explodes they will built another one until it works. But nice video

    • @anthonyiocca5683
      @anthonyiocca5683 Год назад +33

      Very considerable indeed…

    • @SerEthan
      @SerEthan Год назад +29

      It'll do more than explode, it'll concuss everyone around it

    • @godslayer1415
      @godslayer1415 Год назад +9

      no like making a gun is some esoteric art ... simple machine tools and the right materials.

    • @_DeadBeat_
      @_DeadBeat_ Год назад +47

      irl orkz

    • @pennertoadinc.3150
      @pennertoadinc.3150 Год назад

      Also potentially this might be a publicity stunt too by the governmental bodies involved too. Decent amount of corruption down there looking for praise ...not that the US is any better.

  • @OstballAnim
    @OstballAnim 8 месяцев назад +4

    nah, its an ar-15 assault rifle and it weighs 3 moving boxes and fires the 50 caliber cartridge

  • @samuelmcmurtrie1002
    @samuelmcmurtrie1002 8 месяцев назад

    this is one of the best channels i’ve seen in ages, not that i’m new to the channel but well done for the good work

  • @Grimmers
    @Grimmers Год назад +627

    For feedback: Personally I find your gun designer ghetto-forgetton-weapons talks like this infinitely more fascinating than meme review stuff. I think it's where you have your own unique talent and niche versus other guntubers.

    • @loovecraft
      @loovecraft Год назад +14

      I agree, it's fun to see brandon grind his knowledge against rusty metal pipes

    • @Jeremy_M_
      @Jeremy_M_ Год назад +11

      Same, I prefer this over the meme reviews any day. As soon as i saw the video i clicked, versus if it was a meme review i would get around to watching it eventually.

    • @user-py4ek3vg3u
      @user-py4ek3vg3u Год назад +7

      @@loovecraft Yup. That could be a very cool series on its own - looking at modern mad welders' attempts to create from scrap and rust something like 12 gauge revolving handcannon or reworks of old makarov into .45 banger. And explaining what exactly is wrong with them and how exactly it will spectacularly blast off the hand or arm of the shooter.

    • @Krieger2214
      @Krieger2214 Год назад +9

      Both? Both? Both. Both is good.

    • @diegoferreiro9478
      @diegoferreiro9478 Год назад +9

      Totally agree, but keep on with the Darwin Awards also!

  • @thisguyyyyyyy2723
    @thisguyyyyyyy2723 Год назад +335

    Nothing scares me more than Brandon saying “I really appreciate you guys” out of no where 😂

    • @rus0004
      @rus0004 Год назад +24

      "I appreciate you guys. Don't come to school tomorrow."

    • @enalb5085
      @enalb5085 Год назад +2

      lets go brandon!

    • @benjaminshropshire2900
      @benjaminshropshire2900 Год назад

      If that monstrosity is what the internets wants it to be, it would scare me even more. And that's without even having to know which side of the hypothetical gunfight it's on.
      Realistically, it might be an effective "shock and awe (and not much else)" device. If you can make enough noise to get the other guy to drop his guns, empty his bowels and run away, who the heck cares how much muzzle energy it has?

    • @daveb9370
      @daveb9370 Год назад

      I got pretty scared when he said he’s going in dry. Love Brandon’s humor. This channel is not for pussies.

    • @carryeveryday910
      @carryeveryday910 Год назад +3

      @@rus0004 “wear red”

  • @user-mo4kg4qe9t
    @user-mo4kg4qe9t 6 месяцев назад +12

    I like all the "nerdy" gun talk. Im not great with math all that much but for some reason mechanics and physics in the hands on form seem to interest me and make sense. Keep it up Brandon, love your sh*t!

  • @dracodoitbest7890
    @dracodoitbest7890 11 месяцев назад

    I did enjoy this technical video, you got a good vibe, you kept it interesting with a few jokes. Thanks for the inspiration too. everybody needs it every now n again. Much love to everybody.

  • @Mad-Dog-Of-Shimano1
    @Mad-Dog-Of-Shimano1 Год назад +257

    that was a fantastic explanation, Having served 8.5 years in the army as a 13B, i can confirm that having an out of Battery on an Howitzer is one of the most terrifying things ive experienced.

    • @Davinator2662
      @Davinator2662 Год назад +44

      How the hell do you manage that, and how are you alive

    • @MrMartinSchou
      @MrMartinSchou Год назад

      @@Davinator2662 "how are you alive"
      I'm guessing that shitting oneself is a lifesaver!

    • @alexisXcore93
      @alexisXcore93 Год назад +34

      @@Davinator2662 the army has 2+ world wars and many more conflicts worth of experience. The shells have special fuses and redundant safety measures. But i really want to know too the exact SOP haha

    • @BrandonHerrera
      @BrandonHerrera  Год назад +80

      Jesus Christ man

    • @biggusgayus7149
      @biggusgayus7149 Год назад +10

      Sounds like an experience to make any grown man shit himself

  • @CrippledCowboy
    @CrippledCowboy Год назад +46

    "7 and a half inches" "Is that a lot?" "depeds on the context" brandon has the best soundbites

    • @inmoraa7613
      @inmoraa7613 Год назад

      I hear a meme with that. lol

  • @josephkernycznyj3144
    @josephkernycznyj3144 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love the technical info.

  • @HeWhoKnows777
    @HeWhoKnows777 Месяц назад

    Brandon your content is unlike other channels. You tell the details of any pertinent topic matter. It's always educational.

  • @kennycooper1587
    @kennycooper1587 Год назад +140

    I like how you go into detail about the physics of what is happening inside of the gun as it functions. You've taught me alot

  • @BarackOsama69420
    @BarackOsama69420 Год назад +411

    we need a channel where brandon explains deeper into the physics and engineering of things like this. I would personally watch the shit out of that.

    • @AgentZ2
      @AgentZ2 Год назад +2

      the channel it is already on lol

    • @OGxSPARKY
      @OGxSPARKY Год назад

      Bro he's sexy and smart I'd watch that

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy Год назад +4

      YT overlords do not like this...

    • @zkanner1957
      @zkanner1957 Год назад +4

      Yeah, I'm all for more design nerd Brandon.

    • @aidengiardino9863
      @aidengiardino9863 Год назад +2

      we used to have white board of knowledge but it stopped for what ever reason, i fully agree these videos rock

  • @aarontaylor7057
    @aarontaylor7057 6 месяцев назад +2

    Please keep sharing your nerdy content. Love the insights and fact of the crap online! And of course the humor you use is great. Love the content all around 😂

  • @D_Dral8
    @D_Dral8 Год назад +609

    You'd have to be a space marine to qualify this as a submachine gun

    • @blockwithaglock96
      @blockwithaglock96 Год назад +40

      This is merely a space marine pocket gun

    • @Thiccness_Is_Delicious
      @Thiccness_Is_Delicious Год назад +13

      Storm Boltor lol

    • @horuslupercalaurelian1569
      @horuslupercalaurelian1569 Год назад +15

      Wow wow, tone it down a notch with the 40k mentions, most commoners aren't ready to hear the awesomeness or handle the "calibre" of true military sci fi.
      On another note: numerous Mexican physicists in the 40's designed the blue prints for the first 3 sizes of bombs during the Manhattan project, one was tested in new Mexicos desert. And the other two created Anime and Hentai. Mexicans were not credited for the ingenuity because you know, Ammerkuh! But a German American scientist was the face of the project because you know, America vs Germany, we had to rub it in their face.
      Something like this is no surprise, even tech savvy members from these cartel groups are known to hack government systems and find info on Government agents like CIA or FBI deployed in Mexico and kidnap them once they locate the agents, you just won't see it on your everyday news because of the shame it is to National pride

    • @blockwithaglock96
      @blockwithaglock96 Год назад +1

      @@horuslupercalaurelian1569 the true problem with america is that it spends too much time trying to look like the land of the free and too little time trying to be the land of the free

    • @NameIsDoc
      @NameIsDoc Год назад +3

      It cannot be sub as sub means below rifle caliber

  • @Rook101
    @Rook101 Год назад +455

    You're better at delivering the "nerdy" specs in an entertaining fashion than other channels (most are drier than a popcorn fart). Keep this kind of content going.

  • @j0k3rxviii35
    @j0k3rxviii35 Год назад

    I know this was a few months ago, but I really like the technical stuff. I’d definitely watch more of your content for that lol

  • @tylerray499
    @tylerray499 Год назад +396

    I don't normally comment on RUclips videos, but he asked. I, for one, absolutely LOVE the in depth, rabbit hole type technical talk. I would love to see more of it, because you have a rare gift to take the technical and difficult (which I understand) and translate it to a form most people can understand. I kinda miss the White Board of Knowledge videos. I'll keep watching every video you post anyway, like the real mark that I am. Love your videos, Brandon, please don't stop making them.

  • @vvvppp6021
    @vvvppp6021 Год назад +308

    Brandon: "its hard to create a .50 BMG rifle"
    Cartel: "hold my tequila..."

    •  Год назад +41

      its actually from brazil, so... "hold my caipirinha"

    • @ayomrwhiteigotdrip6235
      @ayomrwhiteigotdrip6235 Год назад

      hold my black tar heroin

    • @Didoff_5.45x39
      @Didoff_5.45x39 Год назад +17

      *hold my cachaça*

    • @Charlie.G506
      @Charlie.G506 Год назад

      How my pinga

    • @frizzz209227
      @frizzz209227 Год назад +2

      tequila comes from a specific region in mexico. this is about a south american cartel

  • @anshsharma4131
    @anshsharma4131 11 месяцев назад +2

    I love to hear an expert ramble about their topic, funny and informative 🤣

  • @505Hoolligan
    @505Hoolligan Год назад

    this nerding out is exactly why I watch your videos.

  • @rowanweaver3241
    @rowanweaver3241 Год назад +76

    I am SO glad you said this, the first time i saw it i thought “no fucking way its semi auto let alone full auto” christ how do people think that works any bit lmao

    • @Randyluck1
      @Randyluck1 Год назад

      The sheep lap up any bullshit fed to them.
      This way they can easier forget the Barrett's sold to the cartels during F&F. Now they have visions of homemade ones in their ignorant heads.

    • @rowanweaver3241
      @rowanweaver3241 Год назад +1

      @@Randyluck1 damn bro ;-;
      tho i know what you’re talking about, quite a tone shift lmao

    • @Nkb3283
      @Nkb3283 Год назад +1

      Ew a furry

    • @Randyluck1
      @Randyluck1 Год назад +1

      @@rowanweaver3241 It goes better with my original comment up above that this was just a photo op. The Cartels saying hey look what we got and the cops saying the same.
      Smoke and mirrors that Brandon blew away and stepped on.

    • @rowanweaver3241
      @rowanweaver3241 Год назад

      @@Randyluck1 Trust me I know what u mean, its just sad the state of corruption globally

  • @MySilenceIsDeAfining
    @MySilenceIsDeAfining Год назад +100

    I would definitely like to throw a vote into the "dig deeper into the nerdy stuff" hat. Gun design is interesting as hell.
    You could always put the more in depth technical breakdowns into another channel as long as it stays original.
    "Hi, I'm Brandon with Foresaken Firearms." 👌

  • @alexisrivera200xable
    @alexisrivera200xable Год назад +19

    It sure looks bolt action. Its interesting that they managed to combine it with a magazine feeding mechanism. (Assuming it even feeds at all.) That said it's impractical. One thing to consider those bullets are very much oxidized/dirty to hell and the gun itself is rusted to the point of making its manufacturing date hard to pinpoint... If it was a functional weapon we'd expect it would have been taken care off at least to the point its not rusting into oblivion.

    • @awesomeblader45
      @awesomeblader45 9 месяцев назад +2

      It was manufactured chop shop style, I wouldn't imagine they had access to high quality steels or finishing techniques, they probably built it, fired it once, and put it into deep storage after the resulting immediate headache.

    • @karateman1988
      @karateman1988 9 месяцев назад

      Along with the idiot they got to fire it

  • @wdussery5513
    @wdussery5513 6 месяцев назад

    I had absolutely no clue about those design requirements. Thanks for the education

  • @thewinterprince1731
    @thewinterprince1731 Год назад +377

    Since you are literally doing the math on this gun, I find myself REALLY wanting to see you do some sort of collab with Zach Hazard, an ex-military gun nerd and gun repair man who current plays video games for RUclips, usually with his buddy Mikeburnfire. Zach frequently nerds out about any gun he comes across in his games, and even guns he HASN'T come across, to the point that it's like an entire half of his claim to fame.

  • @corbinellens3890
    @corbinellens3890 Год назад +191

    As an engineer, I LOVE this kind of video. Please make more

    • @twilightzone39
      @twilightzone39 Год назад

      As an engineering dropout I too LOVE these videos lol

    • @tyler5739
      @tyler5739 Год назад

      As a second engineering dropout I also love this kind of video!

    • @corbinellens3890
      @corbinellens3890 Год назад

      @Thawne not yet 😂

  • @jamesburtoo8370
    @jamesburtoo8370 9 месяцев назад

    Love the chanel and love the technical stuff thanks

  • @rumpleforeskin5064
    @rumpleforeskin5064 5 месяцев назад

    Great info , really enjoyed this really learned quite a bit. Better understanding anyway.

  • @dakduen7943
    @dakduen7943 Год назад +43

    I love the gun designer break down video idea, especially with your brand of humour. Not a second would be wasted watching this kind of thing

    • @crustybomb115
      @crustybomb115 Год назад

      id bet about half of us would watch it multiple times to take as many notes as possible(because the jokes are gonna be a slight distraction)

  • @chaselabahn2237
    @chaselabahn2237 Год назад +138

    I would love to see more in depth videos! Coming from an engineering background, it would be neat to learn more about what engineering goes into choosing gas block placement, barrel minimum thickness, etc!

    • @user-jm8sy5ox2j
      @user-jm8sy5ox2j Год назад +1

      RUclips would nuke that video as soon as they found it. They'd nuke it under the "no inciting violence" rule since you'd essentially be giving a guide on how to build a gun and that's a pretty big no no on social media sites nowadays

  • @stevechewning7741
    @stevechewning7741 2 месяца назад

    Good stuff as always. Some physics,some engineering and a great dose of humor

  • @waldemargerhardt77
    @waldemargerhardt77 5 месяцев назад

    This technical deep dive was great !

  • @yurielcundangan9090
    @yurielcundangan9090 Год назад +228

    Gotta love Brandon, he's got guts.

    • @paul-Goodman
      @paul-Goodman Год назад +5

      And bolts

    • @ayomrwhiteigotdrip6235
      @ayomrwhiteigotdrip6235 Год назад +3

      lets hope the cartel doesn't check

    • @shadowmostwanted3592
      @shadowmostwanted3592 Год назад

      brandon gotta try and test that shoulder deleter

    • @zach420
      @zach420 Год назад +1

      And a bolt action pp

    • @AiluridaeAureus
      @AiluridaeAureus Год назад

      It's the _South American_ cartels. They've got better things to do than fuck with a Kalashnikov fetishist in the USA

  • @Uncle_Funk
    @Uncle_Funk Год назад +84

    I'd love to see more of the technical breakdowns. It's nice to listen to someone who's passionate about their field of expertise, plus I get to learn more about crazy weaponry!

  • @michaelmuzika6871
    @michaelmuzika6871 6 месяцев назад

    The deeper gun smithing stuff was awesome! More of that please.

  • @adamgriffith768
    @adamgriffith768 11 месяцев назад

    No sponsor vid for the people, earned my sub thats for sure.

  • @X23Natalie
    @X23Natalie Год назад +86

    Anyone with a middle school education who's watched more than a handful of your videos has enough context to keep up with what you're saying. Love your work. Keep it up.

  • @blackegret666
    @blackegret666 Год назад +25

    That 50 cal Ork SMG has some serious *"WAAAGH"* energy.

  • @MMFFCEO555-uu2gt
    @MMFFCEO555-uu2gt Год назад

    😂 cool shit bro luv the presentation & hosting humor . Very thought provoking .

  • @gregumiamaka5523
    @gregumiamaka5523 5 месяцев назад +1

    Brandon, you are correct, you can’t deny physics. My engineering judgment is that these .50 cal “machine” guns are decorative (?) wall hangers.

  • @duodot
    @duodot Год назад +492

    Hey Brandon. As a fellow gunsmith I find your conclusion spot on, and your presentation interesting. I think people would love more detailed explanations of how and why firearms work like they do, and the mechanics behind it. Keep up the good work, guns will always be interesting and in demand.

  • @LaughingDead
    @LaughingDead 8 месяцев назад

    Very cool mate. I don't own guns, but love they way you break down the works of it all.

  • @shadowthedragon7151
    @shadowthedragon7151 Год назад +151

    Being an engineer myself i found this video interesting and also useful in explaining to my friend why i cannot infact create a full auto open bolt out of plastic. Would love to see more in the future!

    • @julianwatts9024
      @julianwatts9024 Год назад +10

      You could it would just have to fire marshmallows at tickle velocity

    • @SuperRandomNinja1
      @SuperRandomNinja1 Год назад +6

      @@julianwatts9024 Hey I would take a fully automatic food launcher

    • @jamesdevore3022
      @jamesdevore3022 Год назад +1

      You could... You just may come out the other side with an unfortunate nickname like stubby or lefty.

    • @jimbothegymbro7086
      @jimbothegymbro7086 Год назад +1

      woah woah hold on buddy you can make a full auto plastic air gun, they're plenty effective if you have a high enough pressure tank

    • @debbiestimac5175
      @debbiestimac5175 Год назад +1

      @@julianwatts9024 Now that is a brand new sentence! "...marshmallows at tickle velocity." Though it might be fun instead of pillow fights, on sleepovers!

  • @colemanmorris5762
    @colemanmorris5762 Год назад +70

    The gun designer stuff is really freaking neat please please do more technical breakdowns it’s just awesome

  • @woozledog
    @woozledog 8 месяцев назад

    This video is ridiculously packed with information. I know about a lot of mechanical shit, but nothing about guns. Man is very good at explaining everything. And in perfect order.

  • @TheAPZOR
    @TheAPZOR 4 месяца назад

    I know shit about guns , but when I see someone who know what is he talking about I’m happy to listen and learn . Great vid and amazing knowledge

  • @mcinteer19
    @mcinteer19 Год назад

    Technical stuff is awesome, more please!

  • @hanzgrueber145
    @hanzgrueber145 Год назад +335

    “7 and a half inches has treated me quite well”💀💀💀
    Well said Brandon well said

    • @TheRausing1
      @TheRausing1 Год назад +10

      Cringe

    • @dyent
      @dyent Год назад +12

      It's a fishermans measure. The real number is only 2/3 of that.
      That's a joke, but in all seriousness, maybe 5% of men are beyond 7 inches, so there's no need for exaggeration. Or really any need to mention it at all.

    • @TheRausing1
      @TheRausing1 Год назад +12

      @@dyent that’s my point, it’s like something a 15 year old would say

    • @austin4700
      @austin4700 Год назад +6

      @@TheRausing1 I got a laugh out of it

    • @schimmel465
      @schimmel465 Год назад +15

      The real question is, was he the receiver or the loader? 💀

  • @morbrts9936
    @morbrts9936 Год назад +158

    I'm really into the mathematical breakdowns and reviewing the mechanisms. I am a big fan of how you review it and make sure you know what you're talking about. I appreciate y'all.

    • @shotgunner3780
      @shotgunner3780 Год назад

      Me too, but i can't find a single book where i can learn this kind of things. Do you have something to reccommend me please?

    • @mt4798
      @mt4798 Год назад

      For me you can go full on nerd and show the formulae and everything. So the level of in depth you are going with is absolutely fine when you mix it in with the other gun safety educational stuff...... cough (Darwin Awards) and history and specs of famous/cool gun models.

    • @greynoise1409
      @greynoise1409 Год назад

      Yes, it was very educational.

  • @WoodLox
    @WoodLox 3 месяца назад

    Dude I’m not even a gun guy just have love for tinkering, your vast knowledge is respectable. Sub’d!

  • @aliennite9179
    @aliennite9179 6 месяцев назад

    Please, more of this

  • @EmmettF.W.
    @EmmettF.W. Год назад +86

    I’d love to see more breakdowns of odd and off-brand guns from pop-culture.
    (Starship troopers, Aliens, Blade 3) as examples.
    It would be hilarious and fun to hear your thoughts.

    • @alex59248
      @alex59248 Год назад +2

      Hes got some star wars ones. And a weird gun from some other films

  • @MrDarklord11733
    @MrDarklord11733 Год назад +143

    "It's like a real life bolter." Hearing Brandon say this reminds me that even the least nerdy seeming people have heard of Warhammer 40k. It's glorious.

    • @fantasyfire4482
      @fantasyfire4482 Год назад +5

      I was actually giddy hearing that

    • @AZIONG651
      @AZIONG651 Год назад +14

      Same thing I thought. This is probably more like an Ork bolter too. Would NOT work normally, but in the hands of an Ork, it's dakka dakka dakka.

    • @creed8712
      @creed8712 Год назад +9

      @@AZIONG651 I want President Biden to come onto the stand and say
      “Our enemies have constructed a weapon more powerful than any before. They call it a Boom Dakka snazz wagon”

    • @twat9192
      @twat9192 Год назад +3

      @@creed8712 but we the american people, and the american army. we have unmatched resolve and we have MORE DAKKKKKAAAAAAAA

    • @Debbiebabe69
      @Debbiebabe69 Год назад +1

      Just remember during the 1990s Warhammer 40k was not seen as 'nerdy' at all, it was a common tabletop game loads of kids learned to play. It cost little more than a regular monopoly, cluedo, or game of life box set (probably 1.5 times the cost of Monopoly, as opposed to today when the newest 'Horus Heresy' game costs 8 times the typical cost of a monopoly set), and was perfectly playable and balanced out of the box - one player got twenty marines including two with missile launchers, the other got twenty orks, forty gretchin, and a cardboard dreadnought.
      There was also 'Space Crusade' (which included 16 space marines with many interchangable weapons including bolters) that was even cheaper than 40k, even more popular than 40k amongst kids, playable by even younger kids, and (completely unlike Warhammer and 40k) had a completely faithful computer conversion made meaning even more people playing it. Space Crusade also was commonly sold in sweet shops, garages, toy stores, bike shops, and places like that, unlike Warhammer games which were only really sold in specialist games shops and GW stores themselves.
      That is why so many people in their 30s/40s know what a bolter is. Space marines (and their bolters) were just a normal childhood character in the regular games people played back then, the 'nerd' culture and the need to remortgage your house to buy a competitive army did not exist back then.

  • @Mike-tn6bv
    @Mike-tn6bv Год назад

    loved the video and adds to your question of going more in depth, or making it easier to understand you should go more in-depth when describing these things

  • @kmoney8176
    @kmoney8176 Год назад +1

    This was almost like the first video that got me into guns, I came back to see if I understand anything he says

  • @samuelsurber5149
    @samuelsurber5149 Год назад +152

    So interesting to finally hear some of the gun math and design details. It was nice as a gun novice to hear some comparisons for context. I’d love to see more like this but hope you keep up the good work either way

  • @greengringolr
    @greengringolr Год назад +85

    This is definitely my favourite gun channel. Garand thumb is a close second, but the humour and knowledge you give us is just untouchable. Keep up the great content. Can’t wait to see the ak-50 when it’s finished

  • @ChrisSprenger.
    @ChrisSprenger. 9 месяцев назад

    Saw you are running for congress! That is amazing news. Good luck my guy !!

  • @dashdartfun
    @dashdartfun 3 месяца назад

    I feel like a pressurized gas tube and a spring could maybe work for 50 bmg, because its a lot of recoil, so letting it compress air that is already at maybe 10 psi should hopefully be fine as long as its a thick piston. It should absorb recoil and cycle rounds just like a regular open bolt smg, but that would be very hard to build easily.

  • @andriyzinchenko3405
    @andriyzinchenko3405 11 месяцев назад

    I think your vid format is perfect, youre the vid artist and loved the info package with the funna transitions 👍

  • @german2507
    @german2507 Год назад +512

    10:55 this is why I love Brandon. Brutally honest and sarcastic about everything. I love it

    • @NoMoneyHubby
      @NoMoneyHubby Год назад +10

      Propose bro... yall sound pretty serious and if u love him then y not?

    • @catdaddy2643
      @catdaddy2643 Год назад +4

      Let’s go Brandon

    • @Bravo-Too-Much
      @Bravo-Too-Much 8 месяцев назад

      What kind of beta cucklord cringe comment did I just read?

    • @FactsTruth-bv6dk
      @FactsTruth-bv6dk 6 месяцев назад

      Nah you liked his sarcasm at 1:56

  • @efro4812
    @efro4812 3 месяца назад

    Liked this one, the technical dig down makes it fun and understandable even for the non gunsmith types, and for those of us with the relevant knowledge just makes it funnier.

  • @doncarleone973
    @doncarleone973 Год назад +1

    I'm new here, But I understand the math you are putting together and in no way is that cartel 50 caliber seem even remotely possible... You have earned yourself another subscriber my friend! This was a great episode and I'll be back for more 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @drrocketman7794
    @drrocketman7794 Год назад +84

    I'm betting the guy that has ACTUALLY BUILT a working .50 BMG machine gun, more or less from scratch, is going to be able to understand the difficulties in beating together a working machine gun in this caliber from scrap metal and stuff from the hardware store with hand tools.

    • @ResidentWeevil2077
      @ResidentWeevil2077 Год назад +5

      *cue Obidiah Stane rant about Tony Stark*

    • @drrocketman7794
      @drrocketman7794 Год назад +1

      @@ResidentWeevil2077 😆 🤣

    • @krampusklaws2238
      @krampusklaws2238 Год назад +6

      @@ResidentWeevil2077 The Cartel guys built a .50 cal sub machine gun in a CAVE with a BOX OF SCRAPS!

    • @darthhauler9947
      @darthhauler9947 Год назад +1

      @@krampusklaws2238 there it is!

    • @joeb6750
      @joeb6750 Год назад +1

      @@krampusklaws2238 I'm not a Cartel guy, sir.

  • @xs7r3am
    @xs7r3am Год назад +56

    This video was truly a breath of fresh air, after watching all the gun tubers shoot random shit for the sake of it. I would absolutely love to see more videos such as this focused on the technical side of guns and gun making. Keep up the amazing work Brandon and lots of love from Serbia :)

    • @raziel3348
      @raziel3348 Год назад +1

      Same here, also getting tired of all the gun tubers just shooting random stuff for the hell of it instead of actually doing any detailed explanations of anything. Seeing guns are cool, but I would definitely like a bit more tech detail

  • @Plutoo47
    @Plutoo47 3 месяца назад

    “Till ur hearts content, or u run out of ammo” 😁❤️‍🔥

  • @aluchidechiokinawa1111
    @aluchidechiokinawa1111 4 месяца назад

    you got me after you epstijn joke !!! you are great so funny haha 😂

  • @mister_woot
    @mister_woot Год назад +68

    You know what? These are the better videos you do. The ones where your passion for the whole gun design arena shows through.
    Keep at it,

  • @The_Modeling_Underdog
    @The_Modeling_Underdog Год назад +96

    Keep these boomtech videos coming, Brandon. They're extremely interesting.
    Personally, I think it's a bolt action door buster. Specifically, an armoured bank truck door buster. That's why it has the railing on top. One hand on the trigger, one on the rail. You cycle this monster, aim at angle against the lock or the door hinges from three or four meters and let fly. Nevermind the shrapnel and concussion.
    Many a Brazilian band has especialized in bank truck busting, many a time working in neighbouring countries. There was one hit they did in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, a few years ago. Fifty guys. It turned into a battle. Michael Mann's "Heat"? Rookie numbers in every sense.
    It's either that thing or I need urgent counseling.

    • @HomerEscobar1
      @HomerEscobar1 Год назад +3

      Impressive

    • @bracoop2
      @bracoop2 Год назад +2

      Could be. But then again, why not use a shotgun with specialized sabot rounds? Much more energy and the gun already exists.

    • @vladpcgamer
      @vladpcgamer Год назад +1

      @@bracoop2 hard to make sabot rounds at home

    • @HomerEscobar1
      @HomerEscobar1 Год назад +1

      @@vladpcgamer hahaha so hard

    • @SpaceRanger187
      @SpaceRanger187 Год назад +2

      if the government says its full auto its full auto, they would never lie

  • @Imbel.40
    @Imbel.40 11 месяцев назад

    this gun looks like a part of the 106mm recoilless gun where the .50 serves as a crosshair for the gun using trace rounds.

  • @rawdogtavstv
    @rawdogtavstv 10 месяцев назад

    loved the video i love learning new stuff

  • @ChefAtPlay
    @ChefAtPlay Год назад +123

    This. This is the content we want. Absolutely knocked it out the park with this one Brandon. Big ups from South Africa.

    • @serronserron1320
      @serronserron1320 Год назад +4

      Curious what sort of gun collection do you personally have or are allowed to have in South Africa?

    • @thianweideman470
      @thianweideman470 Год назад +2

      Awe my bru, never see any South Africans here

    • @thaneofwarriors4563
      @thaneofwarriors4563 Год назад +2

      @@thianweideman470 not many of us but we are here

    • @thianweideman470
      @thianweideman470 Год назад +1

      @@thaneofwarriors4563 noice

    • @thianweideman470
      @thianweideman470 Год назад

      @@thaneofwarriors4563 im going to play MWll now toodles

  • @brandonberst
    @brandonberst Год назад +187

    I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for everything you do. You have gotten me through so many hard times. Two years ago I felt the lowest I ever have and was in a horrible place. Now I’m on my way to becoming an emt (I’m almost done with school) and have gotten my life back on track and that’s in part thanks to your channel. It gave me a place to go and laugh and spend a few minutes just being in a good place.

    • @zedfragg4134
      @zedfragg4134 Год назад +4

      Well said, sir.
      Glad to hear you're in a better place now.

    • @bracoop2
      @bracoop2 Год назад +4

      Just to clarify, it’s the second one that I truly believe. Haha, we all need shock laughs sometimes.

    • @tamarajoquintanilla9467
      @tamarajoquintanilla9467 Год назад

      He is d best 👽🧔🏻 EVER!!!! Him out of this world❤

    • @xDOOM95
      @xDOOM95 Год назад

      Congrats man always wanted to emt work

    • @hochspannunglebensgefahr5339
      @hochspannunglebensgefahr5339 Год назад

      A sub machine gun is a pistol-caliber automatic rifle. .50 cal is not a pistol caliber

  • @johnb3685
    @johnb3685 10 месяцев назад

    Its a good day when brandon makes a metal gear solid reference

  • @GregoryGrone-vb7qe
    @GregoryGrone-vb7qe 3 дня назад

    I've got a TBI. Thank you for the shout out Brandon lol

  • @Primo_Luca
    @Primo_Luca Год назад +129

    Every once in a while here in Brazil the police comes out of a raid with one of these abominations. There was this one time where they apprehended a giant revolver chambered for 12 gauge, they jokingly called it the "thirty-twelve" because it was basically a comically large .38 style revolver. I mean, the thing was built like a junkyard M32 grenade launcher, but still.

    • @kermitthehermit794
      @kermitthehermit794 Год назад +9

      its like the shotgun from metro

    • @yjre
      @yjre Год назад +3

      theres actually a real gun thats basically what you described, the russian MTs255 shotgun revolver (although it is a full size weapon)

    • @WeatherStone
      @WeatherStone Год назад

      ah, the famous 30-12 =)

    • @Underpantsniper
      @Underpantsniper Год назад

      Isn't a street sweeper a 12 gauge semiautomatic revolver?

  • @plumdowner1941
    @plumdowner1941 Год назад +17

    Ah yes, the 40K Ork's sidearm.