How Powerful is a $20 BLOW GUN??

Published on March 6, 2020
Duration: 17:17

This video reviews the Terminator Bunker Buster 40 caliber blowgun, testing its power and accuracy with various darts. The presenter demonstrates its effectiveness on targets like cardboard, grapefruit, soda cans, and ballistics gel, highlighting its surprising penetration capabilities, especially when augmented with an air compressor. The review suggests potential for small game hunting but cautions against its use for self-defense.

Quick Summary

The Terminator Bunker Buster 40 caliber blowgun, when augmented with an air compressor, demonstrates surprising power and accuracy. Darts can achieve speeds up to 200 fps and penetrate targets like grapefruit and soda cans, even sticking into trees from 15-20 yards. While not for self-defense, it shows potential for small game hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Sickness Update
  2. 00:41Introducing the Bunker Buster Blowgun
  3. 01:50Blowgun Features & Specs
  4. 02:52Dart Variety Pack
  5. 03:56Cardboard Target Test
  6. 06:15Grapefruit Test
  7. 07:26Soda Can Test
  8. 08:38Air Compressor Augmentation
  9. 09:22Grapefruit & Soda Can (Air Compressor)
  10. 10:16Long-Range Tree Impact
  11. 11:14Chronograph Failure & Close-Range Test
  12. 11:34Grapefruit & Sporting Clays (Close Range)
  13. 12:32Tree Impact (Slow-Mo)
  14. 13:02Squash Test
  15. 13:33Soda Can Messy Test
  16. 13:54Ballistics Gel Test
  17. 15:21Conclusion & Fun Factor

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful is the Terminator Bunker Buster blowgun?

The 36-inch Terminator Bunker Buster blowgun is rated for up to 200 feet per second. When augmented with an air compressor, its power significantly increases, allowing darts to penetrate targets like grapefruit, soda cans, and even stick into trees from a considerable distance.

What types of darts are available for the Bunker Buster blowgun?

The Bunker Buster blowgun comes with a variety pack of darts, including regular spike darts, broadhead-style darts, and 'stun' darts designed for less penetration. The large spike dart demonstrated the most effectiveness in penetration tests.

Can the Bunker Buster blowgun be used for hunting?

While not recommended for self-defense, the blowgun, especially with its more potent darts and when augmented with an air compressor, could potentially be effective for hunting small rodents or small game. The presenter believes the right dart and blowgun combination could be very effective.

Is the Bunker Buster blowgun accurate?

During testing, darts fired from the blowgun, particularly when augmented with an air compressor, demonstrated good accuracy. Darts fired at a tree from 15-20 yards away landed within a few inches of each other, indicating a consistent flight path.

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