Can It Really Break a Chain???

Published on October 22, 2018
Duration: 12:42

This video from DemolitionRanch tests the common movie trope of shooting through chains. The expert instructor, Matt Carriker, demonstrates that common pistol calibers like .22 LR and 9mm, as well as a 12 Gauge slug, are ineffective at breaking even small chains. High-powered rifle rounds like the .308 begin to show effectiveness, eventually breaking a medium chain with multiple shots. A .50 BMG round, however, easily severs a heavy industrial chain in a single shot, with APIT rounds proving similarly effective against an even larger chain.

Quick Summary

Testing reveals that common pistol calibers (.22 LR, 9mm) and 12 Gauge slugs cannot break chains, only causing minor damage. Rifle rounds like .308 can break medium chains with multiple shots, while a .50 BMG round easily severs heavy industrial chains, debunking movie myths.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit: Rappers & Chains
  2. 01:54Testing Movie Tropes: Shooting Chains
  3. 02:46.22 LR vs Small Chain Test
  4. 03:029mm vs Small Chain Test
  5. 03:4612 Gauge Slug vs Small Chain Test
  6. 04:59.308 vs Small Chain Test
  7. 05:41.308 vs Medium Chain Test
  8. 08:39Large Chain Introduction
  9. 09:32.50 BMG vs Large Chain Test
  10. 10:14.50 BMG APIT vs Extra Large Chain Test
  11. 11:32Conclusion & Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pistol caliber like 9mm break a chain?

No, testing shows that pistol calibers like 9mm and even .22 LR are insufficient to break chain links. They may cause minor dents or bending, but the chain remains intact, debunking common movie scenes.

What kind of firearm is needed to break a heavy chain?

Breaking heavy chains requires high-powered rifle calibers. While a .308 can eventually break a medium chain with multiple shots, a .50 BMG round is shown to easily sever a large industrial chain link in a single shot.

Do .22 LR bullets break chains?

Based on testing, .22 LR bullets do not break chains. They can slightly dent or deform the metal of a small chain, but the link remains intact, demonstrating the limitations of smaller calibers against hardened steel.

Is the movie trope of shooting through chains realistic?

The movie trope of easily shooting through chains is largely unrealistic for most firearms. While high-powered rifle rounds like .50 BMG can achieve this against heavy chains, common pistol calibers and even shotgun slugs are ineffective.

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