How Dangerous is a Bullet RICOCHET?! (vs Human Torso)

Published on December 15, 2022
Duration: 13:21

This video experimentally tests the danger of bullet ricochets against a realistic human torso dummy. While point-blank tests with 9mm and 5.56mm showed minimal damage, glancing ricochets proved highly dangerous, causing fragmentation and significant trauma. The .375 H&H Magnum demonstrated extreme lethality in a glancing ricochet scenario, emphasizing the unpredictable and severe risks associated with deflected rounds.

Quick Summary

Glancing bullet ricochets are extremely dangerous and potentially lethal. While point-blank shots may fragment, deflected rounds can cause significant trauma. A .375 H&H Magnum ricochet created a large hole in a ballistic dummy, highlighting the unpredictable lethality of deflected projectiles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bullet Ricochet vs Human Torso
  2. 00:16Understanding Ricochet Types
  3. 01:08Ballistic Dummy Lab Overview
  4. 01:49Point-Blank Ricochet Setup
  5. 02:389mm & 5.56mm Point-Blank Tests
  6. 04:35.375 H&H Magnum Point-Blank Test
  7. 05:51Glancing Ricochet Experiment Begins
  8. 09:20AR-15 Glancing Ricochet Test
  9. 10:46.375 H&H Magnum Glancing Ricochet
  10. 12:45Conclusion & Safety Warning

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main types of bullet ricochets discussed in the video?

The video discusses two main types of ricochets: straight-back ricochets, which are rare on hard steel targets, and glancing ricochets, which occur when a bullet hits a target at an angle and are more common and dangerous.

How dangerous are glancing ricochets compared to point-blank shots?

Glancing ricochets are shown to be extremely dangerous. While point-blank shots on steel targets resulted in minimal damage to the dummy, deflected rounds, especially from high-velocity calibers like 5.56mm and .375 H&H Magnum, caused significant fragmentation and lethal-looking trauma.

What happened when a .375 H&H Magnum ricocheted?

In a glancing ricochet test, the .375 H&H Magnum round remained intact and was highly lethal, creating a massive, golf-ball-sized hole through the ballistic dummy's torso, demonstrating its destructive power even after deflection.

What safety precautions should be taken regarding bullet ricochets?

The video emphasizes the extreme danger of ricochets and stresses the importance of range safety. Shooters should always be aware of potential ricochet hazards, especially when firing at angles or hard surfaces, and never assume deflected rounds are not a threat.

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