How Powerful is IT? .22 Pistol

Published on September 12, 2017
Duration: 7:19

This video tests the penetration power of a .22 LR pistol, specifically the Volquartsen Scorpion, against automotive materials. The .22 LR round successfully penetrated the outer door panel of a van but was stopped by the vehicle's firewall. The test highlights the limitations of .22 LR for penetrating reinforced structures, despite its ability to pierce thin sheet metal.

Quick Summary

The .22 LR round fired from a Volquartsen Scorpion achieved a muzzle velocity of 1043 fps. It penetrated the outer door panel of a van but was stopped by the vehicle's reinforced firewall, demonstrating limitations against structural components.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: .22 Pistol Power Test
  2. 01:56Test 1: Van Door Penetration Setup
  3. 02:44Results: Van Door Shot Analysis
  4. 05:04Test 2: Firewall Penetration Attempt
  5. 06:24Conclusion: .22 LR vs. Vehicle Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the muzzle velocity of the .22 LR round fired from the Volquartsen Scorpion?

During the test, the .22 LR ammunition fired from the Volquartsen Scorpion registered a muzzle velocity of 1043 feet per second, as measured by a ProChrono Digital chronograph.

Could the .22 LR pistol penetrate the van's door?

Yes, the .22 LR round successfully penetrated the outer sheet metal of the van's door. However, it deflected significantly downward and did not exit the interior panel.

Did the .22 LR round penetrate the vehicle's firewall?

No, the reinforced firewall of the vehicle stopped the .22 LR round. The bullet flattened upon impact with the firewall, demonstrating its inability to penetrate this structural component.

What is the practical penetration power of a .22 LR pistol against vehicles?

The .22 LR pistol can penetrate thin vehicle body panels like doors. However, it is generally insufficient to penetrate more robust, reinforced structures such as a vehicle's firewall.

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