Desert Eagle vs Thick Wood - TheFireArmGuy

Published on August 20, 2016
Duration: 3:36

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of a Desert Eagle chambered in .44 Magnum against a commercial refrigerator door and thick wood. The .44 Magnum successfully penetrated the refrigerator door, with some rounds penetrating and others not, indicating variable resistance. However, it failed to penetrate two stacked pieces of thick wood, contrasting with the performance of a .300 Win Mag in a previous test.

Quick Summary

A Desert Eagle .44 Magnum, firing 230-grain American Eagle ammunition, successfully penetrated a commercial refrigerator door but failed to penetrate two stacked pieces of thick wood at 10 yards. This performance was less than a .300 Win Mag, which previously penetrated the same wood.

Chapters

  1. 00:15Introduction: Desert Eagle .44 Magnum
  2. 00:26Testing the Refrigerator Door
  3. 01:17Refrigeration Door Entry Holes
  4. 01:46Comparison to .300 Win Mag Impact
  5. 01:58Testing Thick Wood at 10 Yards
  6. 02:11Wood Penetration Results
  7. 02:35Second Wood Test Setup
  8. 02:50Second Wood Test Results
  9. 03:09Comparison: .44 Mag vs .300 Win Mag on Wood
  10. 03:15Ammunition Details: American Eagle 230gr
  11. 03:22Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Desert Eagle .44 Magnum penetrate thick wood?

In this test, a Desert Eagle chambered in .44 Magnum, firing 230-grain American Eagle ammunition, failed to penetrate two stacked pieces of thick wood at 10 yards. This indicates that while powerful, the .44 Magnum may not be sufficient for all dense material barriers.

How did the Desert Eagle .44 Magnum perform against a refrigerator door?

The Desert Eagle .44 Magnum successfully penetrated a commercial refrigerator door in this test. Some rounds passed through entirely, while others may have been stopped or deflected, showing variable results against this type of barrier.

What is the difference in penetration between a .44 Magnum and a .300 Win Mag in thick wood?

A .44 Magnum Desert Eagle failed to penetrate thick wood in this test. In contrast, a .300 Win Mag was previously shown to penetrate the same wood barrier, suggesting the .300 Win Mag has significantly more power for this specific application.

What type of ammunition was used in the Desert Eagle .44 Magnum test?

The Desert Eagle .44 Magnum used in this penetration test was loaded with 230-grain American Eagle ammunition. This specific load was tested against both a refrigerator door and thick wood barriers.

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