CAN YOU SPLIT LOGS WITH BULLETS? heavy sniper rifle

Published on January 4, 2018
Duration: 12:05

This video explores the effectiveness of various firearm calibers in splitting logs, a task typically done with an axe. Expert Edwin Sarkissian demonstrates that even powerful handgun and rifle rounds like .50 BMG struggle with large logs, though .50 BMG can split smaller ones. The experiment highlights the limitations of kinetic energy transfer from bullets for such tasks, ultimately resorting to binary explosives for the final log split.

Quick Summary

This video tests if heavy sniper rifles and other firearms can split logs. Expert Edwin Sarkissian demonstrates that even powerful .50 BMG rounds struggle with large logs, though they can split smaller ones. Ultimately, binary explosives were required to split the main log, showcasing the limitations of kinetic energy transfer for this task.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Log Splitting Challenge
  2. 00:349mm Glock 17 Test
  3. 01:54.44 Magnum Desert Eagle Test
  4. 03:02.500 S&W Magnum Test
  5. 04:43.223 Rifle Test
  6. 05:34.50 BMG Rifle Test
  7. 08:16Successful Split on Smaller Logs
  8. 10:30Plan B: Binary Explosives

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy sniper rifles split logs?

While powerful, heavy sniper rifles like the .50 BMG can split smaller logs, they often lack the necessary force to split very large, dense logs. This video shows a .50 BMG rifle failing to split a 12-inch pine log, highlighting the limitations of kinetic energy transfer for such tasks.

What is the most effective firearm caliber for splitting logs?

Based on this experiment, no single firearm caliber tested proved consistently effective at splitting large logs. While .50 BMG could split smaller logs, even powerful handgun rounds like .44 Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum only penetrated. Ultimately, binary explosives were required for the large log.

Why don't bullets split large logs?

Bullets transfer kinetic energy primarily through penetration and fragmentation. Splitting a large log requires immense force to overcome the wood's structural integrity and create a fracture. The energy delivered by most bullets is dissipated through the wood rather than concentrating enough force to cause a clean split.

What alternatives exist if firearms can't split logs?

If firearms are ineffective for splitting logs, alternative methods include using traditional axes or mauls, hydraulic log splitters, or, as demonstrated in this video, binary explosive targets like ThunderShot, which are designed for rapid energy release and destruction.

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