How LETHAL is 22LR at Point Blank Range?! (The Assassins Bullet)

Published on July 6, 2025
Duration: 14:51

This video investigates the terminal ballistics of .22LR at point-blank range, specifically its effectiveness as an 'assassin's bullet'. Experiments using a ballistic dummy head reveal that hollow-point .22LR rounds, like the CCI Stinger, create a contained, muffled shot with no exit wound, trapping evidence. Ball rounds, such as the CCI Mini-Mag, produce a louder report and an exit wound, allowing pressure to escape.

Quick Summary

At point-blank range, .22LR hollow-point ammunition like the CCI Stinger can be remarkably quiet and produce no exit wound, trapping gases and bullet fragments within the target. Ball rounds, conversely, create an exit wound and a louder report as pressure escapes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: .22LR Contact Shot Experiment
  2. 01:21The Mechanics of a Contact Blast
  3. 02:15Equipment and Preliminary Testing
  4. 04:09Coconut Simulation Test
  5. 06:18Main Experiment: Ballistic Dummy Head
  6. 07:33CCI Stinger Contact Shot Results
  7. 10:08CCI Mini-Mag Ball Round Comparison
  8. 12:38Final Assessment: The Ultimate Assassin's Bullet

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes .22LR known as the 'assassin's bullet'?

The .22LR is sometimes called the 'assassin's bullet' due to its historical use in point-blank executions. At contact range, its small size combined with gas pressure can create unique wound characteristics, often resulting in a contained shot with no exit.

How does .22LR hollow-point ammunition perform at point-blank range?

At point-blank range, .22LR hollow-point rounds like the CCI Stinger can be surprisingly quiet and create a contained wound with no exit. The muzzle blast and bullet are often trapped within the target, minimizing external evidence.

What is the difference between .22LR hollow-point and ball rounds at contact distance?

Hollow-point .22LR rounds at contact distance tend to expand and fragment internally, creating a contained wound with no exit. Ball rounds, however, are more likely to create a clean exit wound, allowing gas pressure to escape and resulting in a louder report.

What equipment was used to test .22LR lethality at point-blank range?

The test utilized a Ruger Mark IV Lite pistol chambered in .22LR. For ballistic simulation, a coconut was used initially, followed by a ballistic dummy head filled with simulated skull and fluid to accurately assess terminal ballistics.

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