How Far Will a 22 Kill? Part II

Published on July 23, 2021
Duration: 27:18

This video tests the long-range lethality of the .22 LR cartridge using a highly accurate Vudoo 360 rifle and specialized elevation equipment. The test employed a U.S. Army standard of piercing a 1/2-inch pine board, which the Eley Tenex ammunition successfully achieved at distances up to 677 yards. The experiment highlights that even a small caliber round retains significant energy and potential lethality at extreme ranges, emphasizing the importance of target awareness.

Quick Summary

The .22 LR cartridge retains surprising lethality at extreme ranges. In this test, a Vudoo 360 rifle successfully penetrated a 1/2-inch pine board at 677 yards with Eley Tenex ammunition, retaining approximately 22 ft/lbs of energy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Revisiting .22 LR Long Range
  2. 01:14Extreme Range Gear: Vudoo 360 & Charlie Macro
  3. 02:33Rifle & Optics: Precision Rimfire Setup
  4. 03:33Testing Method: Pine Board Lethality Standard
  5. 08:53500 Yard Test Results: Penetration Confirmed
  6. 12:10600 & 677 Yard Results: Extreme Range Success
  7. 14:57Conclusion: .22 LR Energy & Safety

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .22 LR round still be lethal at long range?

Yes, this test demonstrated that a .22 LR round, specifically Eley Tenex, could penetrate a 1/2-inch pine board at 677 yards, indicating potential lethality even at extreme distances.

What equipment was used to shoot .22 LR at 677 yards?

A highly accurate Vudoo 360 rifle in a KRG Whiskey 3 chassis, equipped with an Element Nexus 5-20x50 FFP scope and a TAC-COM HQ Charlie Macro periscopic elevation device was used.

What is the pine board test for projectile lethality?

The rudimentary U.S. Army standard used involves testing if a projectile can pierce a 1/2-inch thick pine board. Successful penetration is considered an indicator of potential lethality.

How much energy does a .22 LR retain at 677 yards?

At 677 yards, the Eley Tenex 40gr .22 LR round was measured at approximately 493 feet per second with about 22 foot-pounds of energy, still enough to penetrate the test board.

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