Can a Rifle stop a Bullet and save your life? Bullets vs Gun

Published on April 3, 2022
Duration: 17:19

This video tests whether a rifle can act as improvised body armor against bullets. Dense steel components like the bolt carrier group and barrel proved effective at stopping rounds, while aluminum receivers offered less protection. The experiment highlights that while a rifle can stop bullets, it's highly dependent on the specific impact point and component material.

Quick Summary

Dense steel components within a rifle, such as the bolt carrier group (BCG) and barrel, are most effective at stopping bullets. Aluminum receivers offer limited protection, and the effectiveness depends heavily on the specific impact point and projectile.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Rifle as Body Armor?
  2. 01:23Test Setup: Ballistic Dummy & AR-15
  3. 03:069mm Ballistic Test (Glock 17)
  4. 04:217.62x39mm Ballistic Test (AKM)
  5. 05:545.56mm M855 Ballistic Test
  6. 10:08Quad Rail and Barrel Durability Test
  7. 12:4612 Gauge Buckshot Test
  8. 15:34Conclusion: Rifle vs Bullet Reality

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a rifle's aluminum receiver stop a bullet?

While an aluminum lower receiver of an AR-15 did stop a 9mm round in testing, it offered less reliability than dense steel components. Shots through other parts of the receiver, like the magazine well, did not stop the projectile.

Which parts of a rifle are most effective at stopping bullets?

Dense steel components like the bolt carrier group (BCG) and the barrel proved most effective at stopping bullets during the test. These parts have the necessary mass and hardness to significantly slow or halt projectiles.

Does a rifle barrel stop bullets?

Yes, a rifle barrel can stop bullets. In the test, the steel barrel successfully stopped an M855 round, though this impact caused significant damage to the gas tube, rendering the rifle inoperable as a semi-automatic.

Is a rifle a reliable form of body armor?

A rifle is not a reliable form of body armor. While specific dense steel components can stop bullets, the effectiveness is highly dependent on the exact impact location and the projectile type. Training is more crucial for self-defense.

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