How Much ENERGY Does a .22 CAL Slug have at 130 YARDS?

Published on November 9, 2025
Duration: 3:16

This video tests the downrange energy of a .22 caliber BRK Sarro rifle using H&N slugs at 130 yards. The test utilizes Firebird targets, which explode upon impact, to visually demonstrate the slug's energy transfer. The rifle demonstrated impressive accuracy and sufficient power to knock over the target stand at the tested distance.

Quick Summary

At 130 yards, a .22 caliber slug fired from a BRK Sarro rifle demonstrated sufficient energy to cause a Firebird target to explode and knock over its entire stand, indicating significant downrange power. The rifle also achieved impressive accuracy with H&N slugs at this distance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: BRK Sarro .22 Cal Slug Testing
  2. 00:40Testing Methodology: Firebird Targets
  3. 01:10Grouping Test at 130 Yards
  4. 02:45Energy Test Results: Target Knockdown
  5. 03:02Conclusion: Accuracy and Power Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

How much energy does a .22 caliber slug have at 130 yards?

At 130 yards, a .22 caliber slug fired from a BRK Sarro rifle demonstrated sufficient energy to cause a Firebird target to explode and knock over its entire stand, indicating significant downrange power.

What rifle was used to test the .22 caliber slug energy?

The testing was conducted using a BRK Sarro rifle chambered in .22 caliber. The rifle was paired with H&N slugs for the downrange energy assessment.

How was the downrange power of the .22 caliber slug measured?

Downrange power was assessed using Firebird targets. These targets explode upon impact, and the ability of the slug to cause the target and its stand to fall over at 130 yards indicated its energy transfer.

What kind of accuracy can be expected from a .22 caliber BRK Sarro with slugs?

The BRK Sarro in .22 caliber showed impressive accuracy with H&N slugs, achieving small enough groups at 130 yards to reliably hit the Firebird targets used in the test.

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