Videos tagged with Crossbow Bolts

This video reviews seven 'arrow rifles' Americans are buying in 2026, focusing on their technical specifications and appeal for various shooting applications. The presenter, Scott from Line45, highlights the versatility and performance of each model, ranging from PCP shotguns and air archery rifles to mechanical repeating crossbows. The review emphasizes practical considerations like shot count, energy output, ergonomics, and suitability for hunting or recreational shooting.

This guide outlines a method for testing the lethality and effectiveness of homemade broadheads, inspired by Kentucky Ballistics' approach. It details the use of ballistic gel for penetration assessment and accuracy testing at distance. The expert-level instruction emphasizes material properties and their impact on broadhead performance in a survival context.

This video from Yee Yee Life features an experiment testing the penetration capabilities of various helmets against a high-powered Ravin Crossbow. Host Tyler Smith demonstrates that standard NFL, DOT-certified motorcycle, and military-style helmets offer minimal resistance to a crossbow bolt, with the projectile passing through all tested headwear. The experiment highlights the significant kinetic energy of modern crossbows.

This video demonstrates a destructive test of high-powered crossbows, specifically the TenPoint Nitro 505 and Viper S400, against various flammable targets including a full-sized propane tank. The experiment, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, showcases the penetration power of crossbow bolts and the dramatic effects when impacting pressurized and flammable materials. The content highlights the importance of safety in experimental testing and provides insights into the performance of these crossbow models under extreme conditions.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between a 600lb Medieval Crossbow and a 165lb English Warbow, drawing on the authority of Administrative Results. It details performance metrics like velocity (150-167 FPS for crossbow, 140-166 FPS for warbow) and effective range, while also exploring historical tactics, ease of use, and armor penetration. The analysis highlights the significant differences in training requirements and logistical considerations for each weapon system.

This video demonstrates a destructive testing experiment by Edwin Sarkissian, an established influencer in the shooting and destructive testing niche. He tests the penetration power of various archery equipment, including a PSE recurve bow, a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow, and a TenPoint Siege RS410 crossbow, against LG flat-screen TVs. A Glock 19X handgun is also tested for comparison. The results highlight the varying penetration capabilities based on the projectile's velocity and design.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an expert in archery equipment, demonstrating the power of the TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow. He showcases its impressive 470 FPS velocity and 191 ft-lbs of kinetic energy by successfully penetrating a cast iron skillet. The demonstration highlights the Nitro XRT's superiority over traditional archery equipment in terms of raw power.