Bowling ball cannon vs cinderblocks

This video showcases a homemade bowling ball cannon successfully obliterating seven cinderblocks. The experiment highlights the destructive power of a bowling ball projectile launched by a black powder cannon, demonstrating significant recoil and the projectile's resilience. It details the cannon's preparation, loading, firing, and the resulting aftermath.

This experiment tests the bullet-stopping power of Lego baseplates against various calibers. A .22 LR was stopped by 27 sheets, a 9mm by 46, and a .44 Magnum by 77. A .223 round from an AR-15 penetrated 88 sheets, while a .50 BMG round went through all 100 sheets, destroying the target dummy.

This experiment tests if a pickaxe can stop a 9mm bullet. Various calibers, including 12 gauge birdshot, .22, .380, and 9mm, were fired at a pickaxe, with none penetrating. However, a 7.62x39 round from an AK-47 successfully pierced the pickaxe's steel blade, demonstrating the difference in penetration power between pistol and rifle cartridges.

This video explores a curious question: can ketchup be used as a means to stop or impede a 9mm projectile. While the title is attention-grabbing, the description is minimal, leaving the viewer to anticipate a demonstration or theoretical analysis of this unconventional scenario. It's likely a novel and potentially entertaining test of materials against firearm rounds.

This video explores the kinetic energy transfer capabilities of ham by testing how much of it is required to stop an arrow. While the title and description don't explicitly mention firearms, the concept of stopping projectiles often intersects with firearm-related discussions. The experiment, though unconventional, delves into the physics of impact and penetration, which can be relevant to understanding bullet stopping power or defensive measures. The focus is on the material properties of ham and its effectiveness against an arrow's force.

This video details an experiment involving a custom bowling ball cannon firing a standard bowling ball at 5-ply bullet-resistant glass. Initial attempts failed due to insufficient gunpowder compression, highlighting the importance of packing. A successful third shot, achieved with proper compression, shattered the glass and caused significant cannon recoil, with debris scattering up to 50 yards.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.