Blowing Away a Bullet with leaf blowers?

Published on April 2, 2018
Duration: 10:07

This experiment tests the effect of a strong crosswind generated by 10 leaf blowers on bullet trajectory. While high-velocity .22 Long Rifle rounds from a Savage rifle showed no significant deflection, lower-velocity rounds from a Walther P22 pistol experienced a measurable 1-2 inch shift in grouping. The findings highlight how projectile velocity impacts susceptibility to external forces like wind.

Quick Summary

An experiment using 10 leaf blowers showed that a strong artificial crosswind can deflect bullets. Lower-velocity .22 LR pistol rounds experienced a 1-2 inch shift in grouping, while high-velocity rifle rounds were largely unaffected, highlighting the impact of velocity on projectile stability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction: Leaf Blowers vs. Bullet
  2. 00:45Ammunition Specs: .22 LR Velocity
  3. 01:50Rifle Baseline Test: Savage .22
  4. 03:04Rifle Wind Test: High Velocity Rounds
  5. 04:46Pistol Test: Walther P22 & Lower Velocity
  6. 06:10Results: Measuring Bullet Deflection
  7. 09:00Conclusion: Wind's Effect on Projectiles

Frequently Asked Questions

Can leaf blowers actually deflect a bullet?

Yes, but it depends on the bullet's velocity. In this experiment, 10 leaf blowers created enough crosswind to cause a measurable 1-2 inch shift in lower-velocity .22 LR pistol rounds, while high-velocity rifle rounds were largely unaffected.

What kind of ammunition was used in the leaf blower experiment?

The experiment used Prime .22 Long Rifle ammunition with 40-grain bullets, having a muzzle velocity between 1100-1200 feet per second. Both rifle and pistol variants were tested.

Did the leaf blowers affect the rifle rounds more than the pistol rounds?

No, the opposite occurred. The higher muzzle velocity of the rifle rounds made them less susceptible to deflection. The lower velocity pistol rounds showed a noticeable shift due to the artificial crosswind.

What was the main takeaway from the leaf blower vs. bullet experiment?

The experiment demonstrated that projectile velocity is a key factor in how much external forces like wind can affect its trajectory. Lower velocity rounds are significantly more prone to deflection than faster, high-velocity rounds.

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