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

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]

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!

[@Joe-877]

boy what

[@ezekielball5920]

Second

[@churchhimself4405]

Urbw

[@thegillieguy9537]

#akgnotificationsquad love the vids man

[@ocularpressure4558]

@@ezekielball5920 🥉

[@vitorrocha1496]

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]

Aqui e o Brasil kkkkk

[@OnlyKaerius]

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]

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

[@danialyousaf6456]

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

[@vitorrocha1496]

@@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]

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

[@Solamain]

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

[@garygrant91]

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]

@@garygrant91 That's not the quote though.

[@leechowning2712]

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]

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

[@BC-bx9kg]

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

[@jan_tm7004]

same

[@noomfy-mopkebab3632]

Even the ammo looks like they literally fished it out of a river

[@danielcurtis1434]

Is it really $50?

[@brockautry8680]

Man I gotta go magnat fishing.

[@chrisbingley]

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

[@crowneddeath5161]

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

[@ernestbidon5027]

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]

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

[@Seeker-wm7lj]

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

[@crustybomb115]

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]

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]

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

[@BrandonHerrera]

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

[@forkstealinggoblindumbass2106]

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

[@CertMediocre]

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

[@Kingsquad2011]

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

[@CertMediocre]

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

[@death_walker21]

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]

ish

[@chkn-]

He got to silly

[@edwardelric5789]

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

[@rmcclure21]

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!

[@NoMoneyHubby]

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

[@Hainser]

Look like something an ork would use

[@salamilid3737]

Dis ma shoota

[@Squishysforbreakfast]

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

[@JimBrodie]

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

[@E_X_H_U_M_E_D_06]

Is that a nerd thing???

[@NoNo_IStay]

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

[@jesuschristislord7754]

81 million

[@jesuschristislord7754]

mule-in

[@jesuschristislord7754]

ballots

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot3267]

@@jesuschristislord7754 Get that fucking Russian flag out of your name and replace it with the American one, since you are so fucking concerned with mail in ballots.

[@samuraidriver4x4]

It's a pistol, obviously 😆

[@davidgerholdt5416]

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

[@jio4529]

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

[@DyingBreed1776]

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]

I agree

[@MrDoggoCraft]

he is the 4th he owns gun theory

[@TheGayestPersononYouTube]

Welcome to the community! Have fun and stay safe

[@valskiplayz3848]

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

[@icemanimports]

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

[@Annonistrator]

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

[@louiscypher4186]

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

[@Y2KNW]

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

[@levigrimlund9967]

But when tho

[@TheActionBastard]

@@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]

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

[@cd9343]

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

[@parkervaughan3997]

Love the more technical breakdown! Keep ‘em coming

[@bennymartin5589]

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]

HOO-AHHH. For sure. 🤣

[@Rekhan4242]

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]

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

[@pizzaparker__0072]

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

[@catherineharris4746]

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

[@High_Desert_Tanner]

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

[@Garganzuul]

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

[@mikeg3283]

ya someone should post the stl file on thingiverse

[@googleitretard]

Its fake....

[@erushi5503]

@@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]

Yes pleqse

[@bfeemster2109]

Love the tech specs brother! Keep em coming!

[@OstballAnim]

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

[@natekaufman1982]

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

[@brandonb417]

Ha, my thoughts exactly, I was nerding out this whole video.

[@someperson9895]

exactly!

[@justsam0511]

As an engineer that's more like 12" not 7.5"

[@patriot7260]

PFP fren.

[@northgaming5841]

100% more nerd stuff pls

[@Mad-Dog-Of-Shimano1]

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]

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

[@MrMartinSchou]

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

[@alexisXcore93]

@@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]

Jesus Christ man

[@biggusgayus7149]

Sounds like an experience to make any grown man shit himself

[@samuelmcmurtrie1002]

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

[@aarontaylor7057]

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 😂

[@masterxk]

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]

Very considerable indeed…

[@SerEthan]

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

[@godslayer1415]

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

[@_DeadBeat_]

irl orkz

[@pennertoadinc.3150]

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.

[@Grimmers]

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]

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

[@Jeremy_M_]

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]

@@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]

Both? Both? Both. Both is good.

[@diegoferreiro9478]

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

[@j0k3rxviii35]

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

[@dracodoitbest7890]

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.

[@thisguyyyyyyy2723]

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

[@rus0004]

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

[@enalb5085]

lets go brandon!

[@benjaminshropshire2900]

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]

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

[@carryeveryday910]

@@rus0004 “wear red”

[@BarackOsama69420]

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]

the channel it is already on lol

[@OGxSPARKY]

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

[@dunxy]

YT overlords do not like this...

[@zkanner1957]

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

[@aidengiardino9863]

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

[@josephkernycznyj3144]

Love the technical info.

[@dedkeny]

Love the technical elaborations!

[@D_Dral8]

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

[@blockwithaglock96]

This is merely a space marine pocket gun

[@Thiccness_Is_Delicious]

Storm Boltor lol

[@horuslupercalaurelian1569]

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]

@@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]

It cannot be sub as sub means below rifle caliber

[@CrippledCowboy]

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

[@inmoraa7613]

I hear a meme with that. lol

[@user-mo4kg4qe9t]

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!

[@kennycooper1587]

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

[@vvvppp6021]

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

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

[@ayomrwhiteigotdrip6235]

hold my black tar heroin

[@Didoff_5.45x39]

*hold my cachaça*

[@Charlie.G506]

How my pinga

[@frizzz209227]

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

[@alexisrivera200xable]

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]

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]

Along with the idiot they got to fire it

[@Rook101]

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.

[@therogers4432]

Yup... ^THIS^ 😉👆

[@zayjayspray7559]

^^🤓

[@JuanPablo-pg3vx]

Popcorn fart? 😂

[@CoolAdam247]

Military Arms channel is what I put on when I want to go to sleep. 😎

[@BumRuler]

i see he read this, but yes

[@thewinterprince1731]

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 KZbin, 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.

[@dariolinder4508]

The other half of his claim to fame being the incompetence of fort polk.

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

I was literally just watching the new mikeburnfire fo4 video

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

@@dariolinder4508 based

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

that dude is cringe

[@serronserron1320]

This is just a smear job to discredit the Glorious Cartels and all their greatness and Superior engineering.

[@HeWhoKnows777]

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

[@rumpleforeskin5064]

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

[@rowanweaver3241]

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]

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]

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

[@Nkb3283]

Ew a furry

[@Randyluck1]

@@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]

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

[@tylerray499]

I don't normally comment on KZbin 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.

[@johnfoley3633]

In other words, "Go DEEP Brandon !!!" 😂

[@Huotari128]

This

[@thunderbreaker2045]

definitely

[@2ssharpcamaro620]

Yep

[@michaelosman8881]

Yes! Rabbit hold depth!

[@stevechewning7741]

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

[@MMFFCEO555-uu2gt]

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

[@dakduen7943]

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]

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)

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Gotta love Brandon, he's got guts.

[@paul-Goodman]

And bolts

[@ayomrwhiteigotdrip6235]

lets hope the cartel doesn't check

[@shadowmostwanted3592]

brandon gotta try and test that shoulder deleter

[@zach420]

And a bolt action pp

[@AiluridaeAureus]

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

[@jamesburtoo8370]

Love the chanel and love the technical stuff thanks

[@corbinellens3890]

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

[@twilightzone39]

As an engineering dropout I too LOVE these videos lol

[@tyler5739]

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

[@corbinellens3890]

@Thawne not yet 😂

[@anshsharma4131]

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

[@wdussery5513]

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

[@MySilenceIsDeAfining]

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." 👌

[@blackegret666]

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

[@sassythesasquatch1571]

Sum proppa dakka

[@NoobsontheImperialFist]

I MAKE DA SHOOTA, SHOOTA MAKE DAKKA. DAKKA MAKE WAAAAAGH

[@michaelmuzika6871]

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

[@waldemargerhardt77]

This technical deep dive was great !

[@shadowthedragon7151]

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]

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

[@SuperRandomNinja1]

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

[@jamesdevore3022]

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

[@jimbothegymbro7086]

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]

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

[@Uncle_Funk]

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!

[@LaughingDead]

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

[@ChrisSprenger.]

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

[@chaselabahn2237]

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]

KZbin 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

[@colemanmorris5762]

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

[@masonparker4473]

Just double checked if I was still subscribed, and what do you know... had to subscribe again. Love your content man, keep it coming!

[@mcinteer19]

Technical stuff is awesome, more please!

[@hanzgrueber145]

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

[@TheRausing1]

Cringe

[@dyent]

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]

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

[@austin4700]

@@TheRausing1 I got a laugh out of it

[@schimmel465]

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

[@duodot]

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.

[@slavplaysgames]

you new around here ?

[@craftyukraine]

*Guns are cool. Period.*

[@lol-ws3se]

Let me guess youre old ?

[@aluchidechiokinawa1111]

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

[@MrDarklord11733]

"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]

I was actually giddy hearing that

[@AZIONG651]

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]

@@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]

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

[@Debbiebabe69]

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.

[@morbrts9936]

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]

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]

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]

Yes, it was very educational.

[@gregumiamaka5523]

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

[@rawdogtavstv]

loved the video i love learning new stuff

[@X23Natalie]

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.

[@JusttTuckk]

Yes I do

[@andriyzinchenko3405]

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

[@german2507]

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

[@NoMoneyHubby]

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

[@catdaddy2643]

Let’s go Brandon

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

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

[@FactsTruth-bv6dk]

Nah you liked his sarcasm at 1:56

[@woozledog]

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.

[@aliennite9179]

Please, more of this

[@williambuchanan77]

If it used the same ammo as the desert eagle it might be a but more likely to work, but you'd have to have a fair amount of strength to fire it safely. I'm sure you could build one.

[@samuelsurber5149]

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

[@drrocketman7794]

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]

*cue Obidiah Stane rant about Tony Stark*

[@drrocketman7794]

@@ResidentWeevil2077 😆 🤣

[@krampusklaws2238]

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

[@darthhauler9947]

@@krampusklaws2238 there it is!

[@joeb6750]

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

[@doncarleone973]

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 👍🏼👍🏼

[@2dhistory197]

brandon : talking about how and why the guy can't work the cartel : 😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏

[@mister_woot]

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,

[@ChefAtPlay]

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

[@serronserron1320]

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

[@thianweideman470]

Awe my bru, never see any South Africans here

[@thaneofwarriors4563]

@@thianweideman470 not many of us but we are here

[@thianweideman470]

@@thaneofwarriors4563 noice

[@thianweideman470]

@@thaneofwarriors4563 im going to play MWll now toodles

[@yesseru]

The first time i saw this was in a ravenfield mod, where it just empties when pulling the trigger, and the reload is just the dude giving up, throwing it away, and grabbin a new one.

[@corryburton9834]

I had a TBI from a car wreck.....December 29 2010...First person on medical records to survive brain being completely detached from the skull......Coma for 6 weeks and wasnt supposed to survive according to every doctor...but Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA is amazing

[@xs7r3am]

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]

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

[@greengringolr]

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

[@Imbel.40]

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

[@kmoney8176]

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

[@brandonberst]

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]

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

[@bracoop2]

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

[@tamarajoquintanilla9467]

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

[@xDOOM95]

Congrats man always wanted to emt work

[@hochspannunglebensgefahr5339]

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

[@plumdowner1941]

Ah yes, the 40K Ork's sidearm.

[@user-pt8gk8qg4m]

I remembered using a Ruger 10/22 with wrong ammo and shells getting stuck! Needs the extra powder to kick bolt back and shell out

[@GregoryGrone-vb7qe]

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

[@Hello_Itsme_]

Tbh im sure that someday, somebody is gonna make this gun functional and useable even if it takes years

[@nonono285]

You could make it work today with some physics and engineering knowledge, but that's not what matters, what you want to ask yourself is the end result going to be worth using? Go to your local gym and drop a 30 lb weight in your pants then ask yourself "am I gonna pack this heat running down to taco bell to cap some fellow gangsta?" I think within a few moments you'll realize "no, this is impractical, I don't even want this." That's what you should have taken away from the video.

[@kickedbeast4941]

@@nonono285 😭 bro i cant

[@robonator2945]

I'm guessing that'll be the day they uninvent physics

[@wingracer1614]

@@robonator2945 No need for that. Physics shows us that it is possible so it's an engineering problem, not a laws of physics problem. A blowback 50 bmg at a weight light enough to carry around can be done with something like advanced primer ignition. It's just why bother when a locked breach design is even better?

[@robonator2945]

​@@wingracer1614 mate, brandon literally did the math for you, a blowback 50 would need a reciprocating mass of well over 30 pounds, no, it's not possible. Even if you did away with the blowback SMG part, do you know how much fucking energy is in a .50BMG? Imagine that much energy being discharged into your body (equal and opposite reactions) several times a fucking second. There is a reason AMRs have bipods, they ain't fuckin comfortable to shoulder fire. The few that you CAN shoulderfire somewhat comfortably, still only hold a handful of rounds and are about as tall as a fucking person. In order for a weapon like this to be physically possible it has to be so different from what's being asked it's not the same request.

[@EmmettF.W.]

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]

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

[@bobdickson6290]

I already was a subscriber but after that fucking sponsor part I had to double check and I will seriously support you forever

[@alpeter3787]

Great reporting

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

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]

Impressive

[@bracoop2]

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

[@vladpcgamer]

@@bracoop2 hard to make sabot rounds at home

[@HomerEscobar1]

@@vladpcgamer hahaha so hard

[@SpaceRanger187]

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

[@kirkleefe887]

Long support geeked right out short hilarious content well you know the drill. With all that said keep up the great content your work is much appreciated by many of us