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Erronius · 07-31-2007, 05:55 PM

^^^^

Is it just me, or didn't Mythbusters debunk the whole "gun-barrel will split like a banana-peel" myth? I know they tried sticking ballistic-gelatin in the barrel, but I'm a bit vague on trying to remember what else they tried; I could have sworn they put a boresight in one. IIRC, the best they got with an old weak barrel and something welded in the bore, was it to split a little at the end.

But then again my memory is a bit rusty...I'll have to look online.

Cool pic regardless.

Edit: Guess they came up with 'plausible'. MythBusters (season 5) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

EmpireF4i · 07-31-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfen

Sighting in your expensive new deer rifle

1. Shiny new, high-powered deer rifle.............. $1200.00

2. Quality, high-powered scope...........................$ 550.00

3. Bore sighting device........................................ $140.00

4. Hospital Visit............................................. ...... $4,893.00

5. Forgetting to remove the bore sighting device prior to shooting?

Priceless !

I call bullshit shop. Thers no way they could get a round that would do that much damage into that barrel. It might crack a little but not blow and banana like that.

Ionsniper · 07-31-2007, 06:34 PM

I wouldnt say the picture is shopped but they definately did that thru their own means. Mythbusters did thus myth with that EXACT same photo. Wasnt possible.

Edit: Spelling

fanaskin · 07-31-2007, 06:48 PM

you know what I wouldn't be suprised if it's true

a.) mythbusters is shitty, it's better than nothing but they aren't scientists they are former stuntmen and alot of times they don't prove anything conclusivly at all. infact i've seen them backtrack a couple times and reverse old decisions.

b.) explosive gasses, tensile stength of steel alloy, kinetic energy dissapation. i'm no ballistics/explosives expert and i'm damn sure neither are you. how do you know that a barrel couldn't do that under the right conditions. even if you couldn't reproduce it after 10 variant try's the 11th time you might be able to.

Mario Speedwagon · 07-31-2007, 07:09 PM

I just like to take this moment to say fuck photoshop for forever casting in doubt any picture I will ever see on the internet for the rest of my life. All the funny it has provided might not have been worth it.

James · 07-31-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfen

We are walking down Memory Lane with those pics.

Why is Marky Mark chilling in the backseat of the van like that.

RiskyChris · 07-31-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanaskin

a.) mythbusters is shitty, it's better than nothing but they aren't scientists they are former stuntmen and alot of times they don't prove anything conclusivly at all. infact i've seen them backtrack a couple times and reverse old decisions.

Newsflash, scientists don't have unlimited budgets to do testing. Mythbusters is about as close to real-world experimentations as you can get. Wonderful show.

Did you know scientific theory is sometimes modified or scrapped entirely? Wow!

Edit: I have the Wiimote shot in 1280x1024 if anyone wants it as a wallpaper.

Mario Speedwagon · 07-31-2007, 08:02 PM

Ok after seeing that gif multiple times, I've gotta ask. Why is Hermione on Conan's lap?

Twobit Whore · 07-31-2007, 08:05 PM

It's a shop.. and what's with the guy playing games? Is he supposed to be PS Threemo?

RiskyChris · 07-31-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twobit Whore

It's a shop.. and what's with the guy playing games? Is he supposed to be PS Threemo?

It's from a set of ads Sony did to normal people having fun playing PS3. They were heavily mocked.

Here's the original thread where many more pictures reside:

PS3 ads (People having fun!) - NeoGAF

Dildo Faggins · 07-31-2007, 08:13 PM

its entirely possible. Many things can effect the result of that situation. For all you know the guy was using home made explosive rounds. I know a guy who goes deer hunting with his own special high explosive bullets.

Mario Speedwagon · 07-31-2007, 09:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Twobit Whore

It's a shop.. and what's with the guy playing games? Is he supposed to be PS Threemo?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Me

I just like to take this moment to say fuck photoshop for forever casting in doubt any picture I will ever see on the internet for the rest of my life. All the funny it has provided might not have been worth it.

Lejina Bloodbath · 07-31-2007, 09:11 PM

I had the barrel of a 12 gauge crack on its full lenght because I had the tip in a mound of snow and I know a Sgt who had his C7 go all banana on him after a live round (plain 5.56 ball) was shot while he had a BFA on.

Those were both weapons with a lot of wear, but you can bet a 30-06 has enough power to blow up a brand new barrel, those are pretty damn powerful rounds.

EmpireF4i · 07-31-2007, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanaskin

you know what I wouldn't be suprised if it's true

a.) mythbusters is shitty, it's better than nothing but they aren't scientists they are former stuntmen and alot of times they don't prove anything conclusivly at all. infact i've seen them backtrack a couple times and reverse old decisions.

b.) explosive gasses, tensile stength of steel alloy, kinetic energy dissapation. i'm no ballistics/explosives expert and i'm damn sure neither are you. how do you know that a barrel couldn't do that under the right conditions. even if you couldn't reproduce it after 10 variant try's the 11th time you might be able to.

They arent scientists? What do you call someone who studies the science of things? They might not have a degree, but they do know what they are talking about when they are doing these experements. They were never stunt men, they did special effects and what not for movies and TV. They back track on shows because of the fans that complain on their website forum and they decided to go back and re-test things.

I wouldnt say Im an expert in explosives or ballistics, but I am pretty weapon savvy. .30-06 is a powerful round, but Im pretty sure that when gun makers produce these rounds and guns, they test them to make sure that stuff like this wont happen.

If I remember correctly. Mythbusters tested the "banana barrel" on a shot gun. They couldnt produce the same effect like this, but the barrel did crack. Shotgun barrels are a lot thinner than rife barrels, especially something as bug as a .30-06. The picture might not be a photoshop, but the gun was definetly altered after the explosion went off.

Presarc · 07-31-2007, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiskyChris

It's from a set of ads Sony did to normal people having fun playing PS3. They were heavily mocked.

Here's the original thread where many more pictures reside:

PS3 ads (People having fun!) - NeoGAF

That thread fucking owns.

07-31-2007, 05:55 PM	#9751 (permalink)
Erronius King of the Internets Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mission, Kansas Posts: 2,390 +227 Internets	^^^^ Is it just me, or didn't Mythbusters debunk the whole "gun-barrel will split like a banana-peel" myth? I know they tried sticking ballistic-gelatin in the barrel, but I'm a bit vague on trying to remember what else they tried; I could have sworn they put a boresight in one. IIRC, the best they got with an old weak barrel and something welded in the bore, was it to split a little at the end. But then again my memory is a bit rusty...I'll have to look online. Cool pic regardless. Edit: Guess they came up with 'plausible'. MythBusters (season 5) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Last edited by Erronius; 07-31-2007 at 05:58 PM..

07-31-2007, 06:34 PM	#9753 (permalink)
Ionsniper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,047 -13 Internets	I wouldnt say the picture is shopped but they definately did that thru their own means. Mythbusters did thus myth with that EXACT same photo. Wasnt possible. Edit: Spelling Last edited by Ionsniper; 07-31-2007 at 06:42 PM..

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Twobit Whore Insert Quarter Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11,159 -14 Internets	It's a shop.. and what's with the guy playing games? Is he supposed to be PS Threemo? __________________ I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hand. I ball my fists and you gonna know where I stand.

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07-31-2007, 06:48 PM	#9754 (permalink)
fanaskin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 174 -8 Internets	you know what I wouldn't be suprised if it's true a.) mythbusters is shitty, it's better than nothing but they aren't scientists they are former stuntmen and alot of times they don't prove anything conclusivly at all. infact i've seen them backtrack a couple times and reverse old decisions. b.) explosive gasses, tensile stength of steel alloy, kinetic energy dissapation. i'm no ballistics/explosives expert and i'm damn sure neither are you. how do you know that a barrel couldn't do that under the right conditions. even if you couldn't reproduce it after 10 variant try's the 11th time you might be able to.

07-31-2007, 07:09 PM	#9755 (permalink)
Mario Speedwagon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: 3rd Place Posts: 2,105 -47 Internets	I just like to take this moment to say fuck photoshop for forever casting in doubt any picture I will ever see on the internet for the rest of my life. All the funny it has provided might not have been worth it.

07-31-2007, 08:02 PM	#9758 (permalink)
Mario Speedwagon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: 3rd Place Posts: 2,105 -47 Internets	Ok after seeing that gif multiple times, I've gotta ask. Why is Hermione on Conan's lap?

07-31-2007, 08:13 PM	#9761 (permalink)
Dildo Faggins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,275 -63 Internets	its entirely possible. Many things can effect the result of that situation. For all you know the guy was using home made explosive rounds. I know a guy who goes deer hunting with his own special high explosive bullets.

07-31-2007, 09:11 PM	#9763 (permalink)
Lejina Bloodbath Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,658	I had the barrel of a 12 gauge crack on its full lenght because I had the tip in a mound of snow and I know a Sgt who had his C7 go all banana on him after a live round (plain 5.56 ball) was shot while he had a BFA on. Those were both weapons with a lot of wear, but you can bet a 30-06 has enough power to blow up a brand new barrel, those are pretty damn powerful rounds.