Can you SPLIT an ARROW with a BULLET? #archery #mythbusters #gun

Published on June 15, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This video tests if a bullet can split an arrow. Using a Standard Manufacturing G4S .22 LR rifle, the host fires approximately 50 rounds at an arrow secured to a bucket. Slow-motion footage reveals a .22 LR bullet impacting the arrow's nock, traveling through the hollow shaft, and detaching the metal tip, successfully splitting the arrow from end to end.

Quick Summary

Yes, a bullet can split an arrow. In this experiment, a .22 LR bullet fired from a Standard Manufacturing G4S rifle successfully entered the nock of a carbon fiber arrow, traveled through its hollow shaft, and blew the metal tip off, effectively splitting it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Splitting an Arrow with a Bullet?
  2. 00:10Setup & Firearm: Standard Mfg G4S .22 LR
  3. 00:23The Shoot: Firing at the Arrow
  4. 00:38Results: Arrow Split Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a bullet actually split an arrow?

Yes, a bullet can split an arrow. In this experiment, a .22 LR bullet fired from a Standard Manufacturing G4S rifle successfully entered the nock of a carbon fiber arrow, traveled through its hollow shaft, and blew the metal tip off, effectively splitting it.

What firearm was used to test splitting an arrow?

The test used a Standard Manufacturing G4S rifle chambered in .22 LR. This firearm is styled like a modern Tommy Gun and was equipped with a drum magazine for the experiment.

How did the bullet split the arrow?

The .22 LR bullet impacted the rear of the arrow (the nock), traveled through the hollow carbon fiber shaft, and exited by blowing off the metal tip. This demonstrated a complete split from end to end.

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