Kar98

Published on October 16, 2022
Duration: 0:58

This video showcases the penetration power of the German Kar98 rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser. Through ballistic tests, it was determined that 3,000 sheets of copy paper were needed to stop a round. The rifle also demonstrated significant power by penetrating an aluminum plate and 16 planks of wood, impacting a cinder block.

Quick Summary

The 8mm Mauser round fired from a Kar98 rifle required 3,000 sheets of copy paper to be stopped. The rifle also penetrated an aluminum plate and 16 planks of 2x4 wood, impacting a cinder block behind them.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Kar98 & 8mm Ammo
  2. 00:07Paper Penetration Test
  3. 00:11Paper Test Results
  4. 00:28Aluminum & Wood Testing
  5. 00:33Damage Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

How much paper did the Kar98 rifle penetrate?

In the penetration test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, the 8mm Mauser round fired from a Kar98 rifle required 3,000 sheets of copy paper to be completely stopped, demonstrating significant ballistic power.

What materials did the Kar98 rifle penetrate besides paper?

Beyond paper, the Kar98 rifle's 8mm Mauser rounds were tested against an aluminum plate, causing visible damage. The rifle also successfully penetrated 16 planks of 2x4 wood.

What is the Kar98 rifle's capacity and caliber?

The Karabiner 98k (Kar98k) is a German bolt-action rifle typically chambered in 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm). It features an internal magazine with a capacity of 5 rounds.

What was the impact of the Kar98's bullet after penetrating wood?

After penetrating 16 planks of wood, the 8mm Mauser bullet from the Kar98 rifle continued with enough energy to impact and cause damage to a cinder block placed behind the wood stack.

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