Watch: High-Def Rifle Video So Clear You May Pick Up on Something You've Never Seen Before

You can't simulate the rush of firing a rifle through video, but these guys captured some of the shock value in slow motion.

Using an amazing camera that captured 18,000 frames per second, Gavin and Dan, "The Slow Mo Guys," uploaded an ultra-sharp video of a fully automatic M4 rifle.

The high-definition camera produces film that can be viewed 720 times slower than real life. (Image source: YouTube)

The high-definition camera produces images that can be viewed 720 times slower than real life. The slow-motion duo chose to focus in on the firing mechanism rather than the bullets to ensure more of the frame maintained clear definition, but you can still see embers glowing on the casings.

The video is so clear you can see tiny embers flying off the casings. (Image source: YouTube)

You'll definitely get a chuckle watching Gavin handle the rifle; he's taken aback by the power of the M4. And of course, the British humor adds some fun flavor.  Check out The Slow Mo Guys' full M4 video here:

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