How deep would a bullet go into the ground?

Published on December 31, 2024
Duration: 1:11

This experiment tested the ground penetration depth of five different calibers: 9mm (9.5 inches), 10mm (17.5 inches), .44 Magnum (19 inches), 5.56 Green Tip (6 inches), and a 12 Gauge Slug (6.5 inches). The .44 Magnum achieved the deepest penetration. The 5.56 Green Tip's shallow depth was attributed to potential fragmentation or instability.

Quick Summary

The .44 Magnum cartridge achieved the deepest penetration into the ground, reaching a total depth of 19 inches during the Yee Yee Life experiment. A 5.56 Green Tip round penetrated only 6 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction: Bullet Ground Penetration
  2. 00:099mm Bullet Ground Penetration Test
  3. 00:1910mm Bullet Ground Penetration Test
  4. 00:30.44 Magnum Bullet Ground Penetration Test
  5. 00:425.56 Green Tip Bullet Ground Penetration Test
  6. 00:53Shotgun Slug Bullet Ground Penetration Test
  7. 01:08Bullet Penetration Test Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Which bullet penetrated the deepest into the ground in the Yee Yee Life test?

The .44 Magnum cartridge achieved the deepest penetration into the ground, reaching a total depth of 19 inches during the Yee Yee Life experiment.

How deep did a 5.56 Green Tip round go into the ground?

Surprisingly, the 5.56 Green Tip (M855) rifle round only penetrated 6 inches into the ground, less than several handgun calibers tested.

What was the penetration depth for a 9mm bullet fired vertically into the ground?

In the Yee Yee Life ground penetration test, a 9mm round penetrated 9.5 inches into the soil.

How did a 10mm round perform in the ground penetration test?

The 10mm round demonstrated significant penetration, reaching a depth of 17.5 inches into the ground during the vertical firing test.

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