Using BLANKS To Fire SLUGS? (Will it Work?) *test* #gun #pewpew #guns

Published on July 11, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This video tests the viability of using .22 caliber blanks with airgun slugs as improvised ammunition. The experiment resulted in mechanical failure, jamming the bolt and damaging the rifle's extractor due to excessive back pressure from the blank's crimp. The improvised round showed significantly less penetration and accuracy compared to standard .22 LR ammunition, rendering it an impractical and firearm-damaging alternative.

Quick Summary

Using a .22 caliber blank with an airgun slug as improvised ammunition resulted in mechanical failure, jamming the bolt and destroying the rifle's extractor due to excessive back pressure. This method is not viable, showing half the penetration of standard .22 LR and lacking accuracy, while risking firearm damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction: Blanks & Slugs
  2. 00:11Loading and Control Test Setup
  3. 00:17Baseline Test: Standard .22 LR
  4. 00:23Experimental Test: Blank & Slug Fired
  5. 00:31Mechanical Failure: Jammed Bolt & Extractor Damage
  6. 00:43Results: Low Penetration & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you try to fire an airgun slug using a .22 caliber blank?

Attempting to fire an airgun slug using a .22 caliber blank can lead to severe mechanical failure. The excessive back pressure from the blank's crimp can split the casing, jam the firearm's bolt, and destroy critical components like the extractor.

Is using .22 blanks with slugs a viable improvised ammunition option?

No, this method is not viable. The improvised round demonstrated significantly less penetration than standard .22 LR ammunition and lacked accuracy. Furthermore, it poses a high risk of damaging the firearm, making it an impractical and dangerous alternative.

What were the ballistic results of firing a .22 blank with a slug?

In ballistic gelatin tests, the improvised round achieved only half the penetration depth of a standard .22 LR round. This indicates a significant lack of power and efficiency compared to conventional ammunition.

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