This video compares the lethality and noise of a TenPoint Titan 400 crossbow against a suppressed 8.6 Blackout rifle. Both were found to be equally quiet at approximately 73-75 decibels. However, the 8.6 BLK rounds, particularly expanding and fracturing types, demonstrated significantly greater energy transfer and wound cavity creation in ballistic gel tests compared to crossbow broadheads.
This video tests the penetration power of a 70 lb bow against a massive ball of Saran Wrap using three different arrow tips. A standard field tip only penetrated a few inches, while a carbon steel broadhead went significantly deeper. The stainless steel fixed blade broadhead proved most effective, passing completely through the Saran Wrap ball.
A 70 lb compound bow was tested against a solid wood door and a steel exterior door. A field tip arrow failed to penetrate the wood door completely but fully penetrated the steel door. A broadhead arrow also failed to penetrate the wood door, bouncing off, but passed cleanly through the steel door.
This video tests the penetration capabilities of a 70lb compound bow using three different arrow tips against a tire. A blunt field point achieved significant penetration, while a 4-blade fixed broadhead showed less, and a 2-blade fixed broadhead penetrated deepest. The host demonstrates practical archery knowledge and equipment testing.
This video tests the penetration power of a 70 lb compound bow against a 5-gallon water jug. A field tip arrow penetrated but did not cause significant leakage, with the entry hole appearing to self-seal. In contrast, a broadhead arrow passed completely through the jug, causing substantial leakage, demonstrating its greater effectiveness for hunting applications.
This video tests the penetration capabilities of different arrows on a boat hull. A budget bow with a field point only chipped paint, while a broadhead from the same bow caused a small puncture. A high-end bow with both field tips and broadheads achieved full penetration, going through both sides of the hull. A flaming arrow also successfully embedded itself in the boat.
This video by the Smith brothers tests the ballistic resistance of riot shields against various projectiles, culminating with a .50 caliber round. The description emphasizes that all testing is conducted on a private range in Texas under controlled, safe conditions and is for entertainment purposes only. It also directs viewers to the Yee Yee Apparel shop and the Smith Family Channel for more content. The disclaimer strongly advises against attempting any of the actions seen in the video.
This video showcases a modified Ruger 10/22 functioning as an arrow gun, propelled by .22 blanks. Testing demonstrates significant arrow velocity (402 FPS) and penetration capabilities, including through a car door and soft body armor. The arrow gun proves to be a powerful and unique projectile launcher, exceeding expectations for blank-fired projectiles.
This video tests the Barnett XP 400 crossbow against a realistic zombie head target, inspired by 'The Walking Dead'. It evaluates the effectiveness of different broadheads and field tips, noting significant damage with broadheads but better penetration and bolt recovery with field tips. The host concludes the crossbow is a viable survival tool, balancing its silent operation and ammo recovery against slower reload times compared to firearms.
This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Tesla Model X windshield against various projectiles. Non-lethal PepperBalls and archery arrows ricocheted due to the windshield's steep angle. A .22 LR bullet from a Glock 44 penetrated the glass but lost significant energy, failing to cause substantial damage beyond the entry point.
This experiment tests the penetration power of arrows against hard hats. A PSE Evoke 31 compound bow, drawing 75 lbs and shooting at 330 fps, was used. A standard practice tip arrow penetrated two hard hats, stopping at the third. A stainless steel broadhead arrow, however, completely pierced three hard hats, demonstrating significantly higher penetration capability.
This video compares the stopping power of different archery equipment against Stretch Armstrong toys. A recurve bow with field tips barely penetrates the first toy, while a 60lb PSE compound bow with broadheads passes through two. The TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow, shooting at 470 fps, demonstrates significant power, with broadheads penetrating multiple toys.
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