Explosive Tipped Crossbow Bolt

Published on November 7, 2013
Duration: 5:01

This guide details the experimental process of creating and testing custom explosive-tipped crossbow bolts, as demonstrated by Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch. It covers the construction of bolts using firearm components and binary explosives, emphasizing safety protocols like remote firing due to the hazardous nature of the modifications. The tests reveal the limitations of such designs in terms of penetration despite explosive force.

Quick Summary

DemolitionRanch's Matt Carriker demonstrates the construction of explosive-tipped crossbow bolts using 9mm rounds and .44 Magnum casings filled with binary explosives. Safety is paramount, with remote firing from behind cover used during tests on a Horton Legend IQ 175 crossbow. Results showed significant blast effects but limited penetration due to energy dissipation.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to Crossbow Experiment
  2. 00:21Building the 9mm Tipped Bolt
  3. 01:10First Test: 9mm Bolt
  4. 01:429mm Impact Analysis
  5. 02:42Building the Binary Explosive Bolt
  6. 03:24Second Test: Binary Explosive Bolt
  7. 03:58Final Results and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How are explosive-tipped crossbow bolts constructed in the DemolitionRanch video?

The video shows constructing bolts by seating a 9mm round into a cut .40 caliber casing, which is then glued to a crossbow bolt field point. A second design uses a .44 Magnum casing filled with binary explosive.

What safety precautions are taken when testing explosive crossbow bolts?

Matt Carriker utilizes a remote string trigger operated from behind cover. This allows him to fire the crossbow at a safe distance, mitigating risks associated with the experimental and potentially unpredictable nature of the explosive projectiles.

What were the results of testing the explosive crossbow bolts?

The 9mm tipped bolt had minimal kinetic energy and was pushed backward by its explosion. The binary explosive bolt produced a significant blast that shredded the bolt tip but dissipated energy outwards, causing limited damage to the target.

What crossbow model was used for the explosive bolt experiments?

The crossbow used in the video is identified as a Horton Legend IQ 175. Visual evidence shows the 'Legend' model name on the limbs and 'IQ 175' on the stock.

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