20MM vs DRY ICE (Can Dry Ice Stop A Bullet ???)

Published on September 8, 2025
Duration: 12:58

This experiment tests the ability of dry ice to stop various bullet calibers, from .22 LR to a 20mm Vulcan round. While smaller calibers shatter the dry ice, larger rounds like the .460 Magnum and 12-gauge slug obliterate it. The 20mm round, despite immense energy, penetrates most of the dry ice blocks but is ultimately stopped. The video highlights dry ice's surprising resilience against projectile impacts.

Quick Summary

Dry ice can significantly disrupt bullets, shattering smaller calibers and creating massive vapor clouds with larger ones. While a 20mm round penetrated multiple blocks, dry ice demonstrated surprising resilience, ultimately stopping the projectile.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit: Dry Ice Mishap
  2. 00:58Experiment Introduction: Dry Ice Ballistics Test
  3. 01:35Sponsor: PDS Debt Solutions
  4. 03:19Dry Ice Wood Chipper Effect
  5. 04:46.22 LR vs Dry Ice Test
  6. 05:199mm vs Dry Ice Test
  7. 06:13.460 Magnum vs Dry Ice Test
  8. 06:5512-Gauge Slug vs Dry Ice Test
  9. 07:4120mm Vulcan vs 140lbs Dry Ice Main Event
  10. 09:11Post-Shot Inspection & Conclusion
  11. 10:33Trans Am Giveaway Announcement

Frequently Asked Questions

Can dry ice stop a bullet?

Dry ice can slow down and fragment bullets, especially smaller calibers. While it shattered blocks when hit by .22 LR and 9mm, larger rounds like the .460 Magnum and 12-gauge slug completely obliterated it. The 20mm round penetrated multiple blocks but was eventually stopped.

What happens when a bullet hits dry ice?

When a bullet hits dry ice, the impact causes the frozen carbon dioxide to violently sublimate, creating a large cloud of vapor and ice shards. Smaller calibers shatter the block, while larger calibers obliterate it, demonstrating dry ice's surprising resistance.

What is the energy of a 20mm Vulcan round?

A 20mm Vulcan round possesses significant energy, estimated at over 30,000 ft-lbs in this test. This immense power allowed it to penetrate multiple large blocks of dry ice and the supporting table before coming to rest.

How cold is dry ice?

Dry ice is extremely cold, with a surface temperature of -109 degrees Fahrenheit (-78.5 degrees Celsius). This extreme cold is due to it being frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) in its solid state.

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