Shooting a Telephone Pole in Half

Published on October 30, 2015
Duration: 7:20

This video demonstrates the destructive power of 7.62x39mm rounds fired from a POF AR-15 against a telephone pole. Despite initial penetration, the pole remained structurally sound, highlighting the durability of treated wood. Multiple hundred rounds of surplus ammunition were eventually required to completely destroy the pole.

Quick Summary

A POF AR-15 chambered in 7.62x39mm was used to test the ballistic penetration of a telephone pole. Despite initial penetration, the pole remained structurally sound, requiring several hundred rounds of surplus ammunition to finally break.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shooting a Telephone Pole
  2. 01:43First Shots and Penetration
  3. 03:18Structural Integrity Check
  4. 04:01Final Destruction with Surplus Ammo

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber rifle was used to shoot the telephone pole?

A POF AR-15 chambered in 7.62x39mm was used. This caliber is noted as being larger than the typical 5.56mm often found in AR platforms, suggesting greater potential for penetration.

How durable is a treated telephone pole against gunfire?

Treated telephone poles are surprisingly durable. Even after numerous 7.62x39mm impacts, the pole remained structurally sound enough to be walked across, indicating significant resilience.

How many rounds did it take to destroy the telephone pole?

It took several hundred rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, primarily vintage surplus, to completely pulverize the wood fibers and cause the telephone pole to snap in half.

What type of ammunition was used in the telephone pole destruction test?

Initially, cheap steel-cased 7.62x39mm ammunition was used. The pole was ultimately destroyed using 1979 vintage surplus ammunition, which proved more effective over sustained fire.

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