How Lethal Are WOOD Bullets ??? (50 BMG, 12 Gauge, 9mm & More)

Published on September 15, 2023
Duration: 21:09

This video tests the lethality of wooden bullets across multiple calibers, including 9mm, .45 Colt, 12 Gauge, .300 Blackout, and .50 BMG, using a ballistic dummy. The tests reveal significant damage, including skull shattering and deep penetration, especially with larger calibers like the 12 Gauge and .50 BMG. The .300 Blackout rounds showed instability, tumbling upon impact.

Quick Summary

Wooden bullets, particularly those made from dense Ipe wood, demonstrated significant lethality across various calibers including 9mm, .45 Colt, 12 Gauge, .300 Blackout, and .50 BMG. Tests showed they could cause skull shattering, deep penetration, and even full torso penetration with larger rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Wooden Bullet Concept
  2. 01:29Sponsor Segment: 5.11 Tactical
  3. 03:039mm Wooden Bullet Test
  4. 06:58.45 Colt Wooden Bullet Test
  5. 08:4612 Gauge Wooden Slug Test
  6. 11:35.300 Blackout Wooden Bullet Test
  7. 13:39.50 BMG Wooden Bullet Test
  8. 18:24Log Drop Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were used to test wooden bullets in the Kentucky Ballistics video?

The video tested wooden bullets in several calibers: 9mm, .45 Colt, 12 Gauge, .300 Blackout, and the powerful .50 BMG. Each caliber was fired into a ballistic dummy to assess terminal ballistics.

How effective were wooden bullets in terms of lethality?

Wooden bullets proved surprisingly lethal, causing significant trauma. They caused skull shattering with 9mm and 12 Gauge rounds, deep penetration with .45 Colt, and full torso penetration with the .50 BMG round.

Did wooden bullets show any stability issues during testing?

Yes, the .300 Blackout wooden bullets exhibited signs of instability, appearing to tumble during flight. Despite this, they still delivered substantial impact and fragmentation upon hitting the ballistic dummy.

What safety precautions were taken during the .50 BMG wooden bullet test?

Due to the experimental nature and extreme power of the .50 BMG wooden ammunition, Scott used a remote trigger for the test. This was a crucial safety measure to maintain distance during the high-pressure firing sequence.

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