Arrow vs Skittles - TASTE THE RAINBOW

This experiment tests the penetration capabilities of bows and a crossbow against an airplane door. A 20 lb bow failed to penetrate, while a 70 lb bow succeeded, though the arrow broke. The 210 lb crossbow, using a broadhead, gashed through the door and embedded in a table, missing the dummy. The results highlight significant differences in projectile power and material resistance.

This video tests the destructive power of two TenPoint crossbows against flammable targets, including a propane tank. The Nitro 505, at 505 fps, initially penetrates multiple aerosol cans causing a fireball that damages the crossbow. The Viper S400 then successfully punctures a propane tank, leading to a significant explosion and flame effect.

This video tests the ground penetration depth of various archery devices, from recurve bows to high-performance crossbows. The TenPoint Nitro XRT achieved the deepest penetration at nearly 11 inches, while a PSE recurve and the Pocket Shot had the shallowest at 5.5 inches. The experiment highlights how factors like arrow velocity and bow power significantly influence penetration.

This video tests a custom .50 BMG arrow designed to fire its round upon impact. Initial tests with a recurve bow failed due to the round falling out, but a successful ignition was achieved after securing it with tape, causing a significant explosion on a car door. Further tests showed dangerous ricochets and poor accuracy due to the arrow's extreme weight distribution, making it unsuitable for precise targeting.

This YouTube video explores the effectiveness of giant gummy bears as a stopping material for bows and arrows. The description links to a TenPoint Crossbows product page, suggesting the video might also involve a demonstration or review of crossbows and their projectile capabilities, using gummy bears as a unique testing medium. The title directly poses a question about the stopping power of gummy bears against arrows, indicating an experimental approach.

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.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.