---
title: "Watch what happens when these guys fire this beast of a rifle"
description: "The SSK .950 JDJ fires a round that is over four inches long, weighs over half a pound and costs about $40. The recoil can injure the shooter."
date: "2022-06-12"
modified: "2022-06-12"
authors:
  - name: "Orvelin Valle"
    link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/orvelinvalle.md"
url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/watch-what-happens-when-these-guys-fire-this-beast-of-a-rifle/"
categories:
  - "History"
  - "War History"
  - "World War I"
---

# Watch what happens when these guys fire this beast of a rifle

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17296520/origin.png>)

The SSK .950 JDJ is an absolute beast. Made by [SSK Industries](<https://sskindustries.com/>), each bullet is over four inches long, weighs over half a pound and costs about $40. There are only three rifles ever made that can fire the round. The weapons weigh between 85 and 120 pounds and produce a recoil capable of injuring its shooter.

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**Related: [The Metal Storm gun can fire 1 million rounds per minute](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-tactical/the-metal-storm-gun-can-fire-at-1-million-rounds-per-minute.md>)**

"The JDJ is comparable to a World War I-era tank round or a 20mm cannon in terms of kinetic energy," according to [Weekly World News](<https://weeklyworldnews.com/headlines/43506/worlds-biggest-rifle/>).

The weapon's sheer size and power make it impractical for hunting, so don't expect to see this monster anywhere besides the range.

**Watch this rifle in action:**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xohy9gWz7kk

## Author
OV is a Navy veteran and an expert in social media and entertainment marketing. Previously, with music electronics company Roland, he created social media outreach and growth strategies that became Roland's worldwide corporate standard. OV also managed social media and promotions for Madison Square Garden and Clear Channel Radio.

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