How Many Hockey Pucks Does it Take to Stop a Bullet?

Published on June 6, 2026
Duration: 13:46

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a stack of hockey pucks. It demonstrates how different calibers and firearm types, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, interact with the pucks, showing varying degrees of penetration and puck destruction. The experiment highlights the significant differences in stopping power and projectile energy across a wide range of common and powerful ammunition types.

Quick Summary

In a test of firearm penetration against hockey pucks, the .50 BMG round from a .50 caliber rifle proved most effective, penetrating 13 pucks. The 5.56x45mm NATO from an AR-15 and 7.62x39mm from an AK-47 both penetrated six pucks. Smaller calibers like .22 LR stopped in the first puck.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Hockey Pucks vs Bullets
  2. 00:50.22 LR vs Hockey Pucks
  3. 01:499mm Luger vs Hockey Pucks
  4. 03:11.45 ACP vs Hockey Pucks
  5. 03:48.44 Magnum vs Hockey Pucks
  6. 05:28.50 AE Desert Eagle vs Hockey Pucks
  7. 06:24AR-15 (5.56) vs Hockey Pucks
  8. 07:19AK-47 (7.62x39) vs Hockey Pucks
  9. 08:0012 Gauge Slug vs Hockey Pucks
  10. 08:51.308 Winchester SCAR vs Hockey Pucks
  11. 09:44.30-06 Springfield vs Hockey Pucks
  12. 10:48.50 BMG vs 20 Hockey Pucks
  13. 12:22Final Results & Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber firearm stopped in the fewest hockey pucks?

The .22 LR caliber firearm was stopped by the very first hockey puck. The bullet embedded itself in the middle of the first puck, demonstrating the lowest penetration power among all tested calibers in this experiment.

How many hockey pucks did the 9mm Luger penetrate?

The 9mm Luger round successfully penetrated three hockey pucks cleanly. It then lodged itself in the fourth puck, indicating that four hockey pucks were sufficient to stop the 9mm projectile in this test.

Which rifle caliber penetrated the most hockey pucks?

The .50 BMG round from a .50 caliber rifle achieved the highest penetration, going through 13 hockey pucks. This significantly surpassed other rifle calibers like the .308 Winchester (7 pucks) and the 5.56x45mm NATO (6 pucks).

Did the AR-15 and AK-47 have similar penetration against hockey pucks?

Yes, the AR-15 firing a 5.56x45mm NATO round and the AK-47 firing a 7.62x39mm round showed similar penetration capabilities. Both calibers cleanly penetrated six hockey pucks and impacted the seventh without full passage.

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