How Many Pumpkins Does it Take to Stop a Bullet?

Published on October 25, 2025
Duration: 15:05

This experiment tests how many pumpkins various firearms can penetrate. Handguns like the .45 ACP and .44 Magnum showed surprising stopping power, while high-velocity rifle rounds like the .223 and .308 fragmented or veered off course. The Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE achieved the deepest penetration, stopping in the 13th pumpkin.

Quick Summary

The Desert Eagle in .50 AE achieved the deepest penetration, stopping in the 13th pumpkin after passing through 12. High-velocity rifle rounds like .223 and .308 fragmented or veered off course, while a 9mm hollow point stopped early due to expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Pumpkins vs Bullets Experiment
  2. 01:19.22 LR and 9mm Pumpkin Penetration Test
  3. 02:56.45 ACP and .44 Magnum vs Pumpkins
  4. 04:43Crossbow, .50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  5. 08:05Rifle Calibers (.223, .308) vs Pumpkins
  6. 12:04.50 BMG and Final Results

Frequently Asked Questions

Which handgun caliber penetrated the most pumpkins?

The Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE achieved the most penetration among handguns, stopping in the 13th pumpkin after passing through 12. This was significantly more than the .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum tested.

Why did high-velocity rifle rounds not penetrate as deeply as expected?

High-velocity rifle rounds like the .223 and .308 tend to fragment or veer off course after hitting the first few pumpkins due to their speed and the pumpkin's inconsistent density, preventing deep, stable penetration.

What was the surprising result with the 9mm hollow point?

The 9mm hollow point from a Glock 19 surprisingly stopped in the third pumpkin. This was attributed to the bullet expanding significantly upon impact, which increased its surface area and slowed its penetration.

Did the .50 BMG rifle penetrate more pumpkins than the Desert Eagle?

No, despite being a powerful sniper round, the .50 BMG rifle's projectile veered off course after the fifth pumpkin. The Desert Eagle's .50 AE round maintained a straighter trajectory and penetrated much deeper.

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