how many RedBulls does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on August 8, 2016
Duration: 3:40

This experiment tests how many Red Bull cans are needed to stop different calibers. A .40 S&W 180gr FMJ round required 14 cans, while a 9mm 115gr FMJ round was stopped by 8 cans. The video highlights the significant difference in penetration power between the two common handgun calibers.

Quick Summary

A .40 S&W 180gr FMJ bullet required 14 Red Bull cans to stop, while a 9mm 115gr FMJ bullet was stopped by 8 cans. This unique test highlights the difference in penetration power between the two calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Buying Red Bull for Ballistics Test
  2. 01:25.40 Caliber Test Setup with Glock 23
  3. 01:47.40 Caliber Bullet Stopped by 14 Red Bull Cans
  4. 02:399mm Test Setup with Glock 19
  5. 02:539mm Bullet Stopped by 8 Cans: Final Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Red Bull cans did it take to stop a .40 S&W bullet?

In the experiment conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, it took 14 cans of 8oz Red Bull to completely stop a 180 grain Full Metal Jacket .40 S&W projectile fired from a Glock 23.

What about a 9mm bullet? How many Red Bulls stopped that?

The 9mm test, using a 115 grain Full Metal Jacket round from a Glock 19, required fewer Red Bull cans. A total of 8 cans were destroyed before the 9mm bullet came to a complete stop.

Which handgun caliber penetrated more Red Bull cans?

The .40 S&W caliber demonstrated greater penetration power in this test, requiring 14 Red Bull cans to stop its projectile, compared to the 8 cans needed for the 9mm caliber.

What type of ammunition was used in the Red Bull ballistics test?

The test utilized Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition. Specifically, a 180 grain FMJ for the .40 S&W test and a 115 grain FMJ for the 9mm test.

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