Guns Vs Thanksgiving Turkeys

Published on November 25, 2024
Duration: 17:53

This video conducts a Thanksgiving-themed ballistic test using frozen turkeys as targets, showcasing the terminal performance of various calibers from 9mm to 5.56 NATO. It highlights how different rounds, from hollow points to buckshot and high-velocity rifle rounds, interact with dense frozen meat, offering insights into projectile energy and penetration.

Quick Summary

Nikko Ortiz tested various calibers against frozen turkeys, finding that 9mm hollow points were stopped by the dense meat. Higher calibers like 7.62x39, .308 Win, and 5.56 NATO showed significant penetration and fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Thanksgiving Turkey Test
  2. 00:509mm Ballistics vs. Frozen Turkey
  3. 04:227.62x39 AKG Rifle Test
  4. 07:08.308 Win HK MR762 Ballistics
  5. 09:20.45 ACP Sig P320 Test
  6. 11:0912 Gauge Buckshot Mossberg 590
  7. 12:53.300 Blackout Sig Spear LT Test
  8. 15:225.56 NATO 'Bin Laden Sleeping Pill' Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against frozen turkeys in Nikko Ortiz's video?

The video tested 9mm, 7.62x39, .308 Win, .45 ACP, 12 Gauge buckshot, .300 Blackout, and 5.56 NATO rounds against frozen turkey targets.

How did 9mm hollow points perform against a frozen turkey?

The 9mm 115 grain hollow points from a B&T APC9K were surprisingly stopped by the frozen turkey, indicating the density of the frozen meat.

Which rifle caliber easily penetrated the frozen turkey and range table?

The 7.62x39 caliber rounds fired from an AKG rifle easily penetrated both the frozen turkey and the plastic range table.

What was the effect of 5.56 NATO rounds on the frozen turkey target?

The high-velocity 5.56 NATO rounds caused explosive fragmentation upon impact with the frozen turkey, demonstrating significant energy transfer.

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