.38 caliber bullet shatters on hitting Prince Rupert's drop - GIF

[PJs]

Gauge registered some considerable pressure only when the hammer touched the lead base...!

Not sure I would consider that "Considerable" and can't read the gauge from Iowa....or California. Perhaps you have a better view from Europe?

[astroracer]

Not sure I would consider that "Considerable" and can't read the gauge from Iowa....or California. Perhaps you have a better view from Europe?

The gauge is embedded in the upper RH corner of the video. it is easily viewable from anywhere in the world...