Bullets vs Bowling Balls

Published on December 4, 2015
Duration: 8:07

This video tests the destructive power of various bullet calibers against bowling balls. Smaller rounds like the .22 LR cause superficial damage, while larger calibers such as 5.56 NATO and .30-30 begin to crack and penetrate. The .500 Magnum shatters the ball, and the .50 BMG, especially with an incendiary round, causes catastrophic destruction.

Quick Summary

Larger caliber bullets like 5.56 NATO and .30-30 can penetrate bowling balls, causing cracks and significant damage. The .500 Magnum shatters the ball, while the .50 BMG, especially an incendiary round, causes catastrophic destruction and vaporization.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bullets vs Bowling Balls
  2. 00:40.22 LR Test Against Bowling Ball
  3. 01:035.56 NATO & AR-15 Upgrades
  4. 03:15.30-30 Henry Rifle Destruction
  5. 03:58.500 Magnum Bowling Ball Shatter
  6. 04:42.50 BMG & Incendiary Round Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a .22 LR bullet hits a bowling ball?

A .22 LR bullet will typically chip a small piece off the surface of a bowling ball. However, it lacks the power to penetrate the dense core of the ball.

Which bullet calibers can penetrate a bowling ball?

Calibers like 5.56 NATO, .30-30 Winchester, .500 S&W Magnum, and .50 BMG have demonstrated the ability to penetrate or even shatter bowling balls, with larger calibers causing more significant destruction.

What was the most destructive bullet tested against the bowling ball?

The .50 BMG incendiary round proved to be the most destructive, causing a massive explosion that vaporized a significant portion of the bowling ball upon impact.

What firearm was used for the .30-30 test?

The .30-30 test was conducted using a Henry .30-30 Color Case Hardened Steel Receiver rifle, firing 160-grain bullets at approximately 2400 feet per second.

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