Can 1000 lbs Of Jello Stop A Bullet ??? πŸ’

Published on November 11, 2021
Duration: 18:42

This experiment tests the bullet-stopping power of approximately 1300 lbs of Jello across three 55-gallon barrels. Smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm were stopped easily, while larger handgun rounds like .44 Magnum and .50 AE penetrated into the second barrel. Rifle rounds such as 5.56 and 7.62x39 were also stopped by the Jello, with .308 penetrating into the second barrel. The most powerful rounds, .500 Nitro Express and .700 Nitro Express, were the only ones to fully penetrate all three barrels.

Quick Summary

Approximately 1300 lbs of Jello in three 55-gallon barrels were used to test bullet stopping power. Smaller calibers like 9mm were stopped in the first barrel, while .44 Magnum penetrated into the second. Only the .500 Nitro Express and .700 Nitro Express penetrated all three barrels.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Experiment Setup
  2. 01:461300 lbs Jello Ballistics Test Setup
  3. 04:52Small Caliber Handgun Testing (.22 LR, 9mm)
  4. 06:00Large Caliber Handgun Testing (.45 ACP, .44 Magnum)
  5. 07:08Magnum Handgun Testing (.50 AE, .500 Magnum)
  6. 08:58Rifle Testing (5.56, 7.62x39, .308)
  7. 11:53Shotgun Testing (10 Gauge Slug)
  8. 13:06Elephant Rifle Testing (.500 & .700 Nitro Express)

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested in the 1300 lbs Jello experiment?

The experiment tested .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, .500 Magnum, 5.56 FMJ, 7.62x39 FMJ, .308 Winchester FMJ, 10 Gauge slug, .500 Nitro Express, and .700 Nitro Express.

Which calibers penetrated all three barrels of Jello?

Only the most powerful rifle rounds, the .500 Nitro Express (570 grain Brass Solid) and the .700 Nitro Express (1000 grain FMJ), were able to penetrate all three 55-gallon barrels filled with Jello.

How much Jello was used in the bullet stopping test?

Approximately 1300 lbs of Jello, filling three 55-gallon barrels, was used for the bullet stopping power experiment.

Did the 9mm round penetrate the Jello?

Yes, the 9mm (115 grain FMJ) round was stopped within the first barrel of Jello, though it caused a slight bulge at the back.

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