Arrows vs Stretch Armstrongs

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of different archery platforms against fresh coconuts. Expert shooter Edwin Sarkissian tests a PSE Heritage traditional bow (170 fps), a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow (340 fps) with Muzzy broadheads and practice tips, and a TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow (430 fps) with various broadheads. The tests highlight the varying power and penetration of each bow type.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian, an established tactical gear influencer, tests the ballistic resistance of an RTS Tactical Level 3A SWAT shield against various projectiles. The shield demonstrates effectiveness against traditional arrows and a 'Pocket Shot' launcher but is penetrated by a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow and a TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow. The testing highlights the varying capabilities of different projectile launch systems against ballistic armor.

This guide details a real-world ballistic gel test comparing different archery equipment. Expert Edwin Sarkissian demonstrates the penetration capabilities of a recurve bow, a compound bow, and a high-powered crossbow. The tests highlight the effectiveness of broadheads versus practice tips and provide performance data for various archery platforms using FBI-standard ballistic gel.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced ballistics content creator, tests the penetration capabilities of different archery equipment through watermelons. It details the performance of a PSE recurve bow, a PSE compound bow (with both practice tips and broadheads), and a TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow (also with practice tips and broadheads), providing valuable insights into projectile energy and terminal ballistics.

This guide details an experiment to measure the vertical flight time of arrows shot from different bow types, as demonstrated by Edwin Sarkissian. It covers the setup, equipment, and recording process, highlighting how arrow velocity impacts flight duration. The experiment emphasizes safety and the use of specialized whistling arrow tips for better tracking.

This video provides an experimental analysis of projectile penetration through plastic tables, featuring various archery equipment. Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrating high authority in recreational ballistics testing, showcases the performance of recurve bows, compound bows, slingshots, and high-performance crossbows against layered plastic tables. The insights highlight how arrow types (broadheads vs. practice tips) and projectile velocity significantly impact penetration depth.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.