338 Lapua AR vs FROZEN Hockey Pucks!!!

Published on December 22, 2022
Duration: 11:48

This video tests the penetration power of various calibers, including the .338 Lapua Magnum, against frozen hockey pucks. The .338 Lapua, fired from a Sword International AR, penetrated approximately five pucks before tumbling, indicating a limit for stopping most rounds due to bullet instability. Smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm were stopped by fewer pucks.

Quick Summary

The .338 Lapua Magnum, fired from a Sword International AR, penetrated approximately five frozen hockey pucks before tumbling out. This suggests bullet instability limits penetration depth for most rounds tested, including 7.62x39mm and .308 Win.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Christmas Challenge & Hockey Pucks
  2. 01:49Sword International .338 Lapua AR Overview
  3. 02:55Testing .22 LR and 9mm Pucks
  4. 04:41Testing 7.62x39 and .308 Win Pucks
  5. 09:09.338 Lapua Magnum vs Pucks: Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used to test the .338 Lapua Magnum against frozen hockey pucks?

The .338 Lapua Magnum rounds were fired from a Sword International AR-style rifle. This rifle was equipped with a Maven 5-30x scope and a Rex Silentium suppressor, provided by Armory Montana.

How many frozen hockey pucks did the .338 Lapua Magnum penetrate?

The .338 Lapua Magnum, using Norma Golden Target Match 250-grain ammunition, penetrated approximately five frozen hockey pucks before tumbling out of the stack.

What determined the penetration limit in the hockey puck test?

The test suggested that bullet instability and tumbling were the main factors limiting penetration depth, rather than just raw power. Most rounds tested seemed to reach their limit around five pucks due to this instability.

Which calibers were tested against the frozen hockey pucks?

The test included .22 LR, 9mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, and the .338 Lapua Magnum. Smaller calibers were stopped by fewer pucks, while the larger rifle rounds showed similar penetration limits.

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