Ice Penetration Test - 22LR to Suppressed 5.56 NATO

Published on February 1, 2026
Duration: 4:20

This video features Mr. Madness conducting an ice penetration test comparing seven different calibers from .22LR to suppressed 5.56 NATO. The test visually demonstrates the significant increase in penetration power and ice displacement as caliber increases, with the 5.56 NATO round creating the largest crater. The host provides a clear, comparative analysis of each caliber's impact.

Quick Summary

In an ice penetration test, a suppressed 5.56 NATO round created the largest crater, demonstrating superior power over handgun calibers like .22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm, and .357 Magnum. The test visually confirmed a progressive increase in impact size with larger calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Rapid Fire
  2. 00:26Host Intro & Caliber Overview
  3. 01:46.22LR Ice Penetration Test
  4. 02:029mm Ice Penetration Test
  5. 02:16.40 S&W Ice Penetration Test
  6. 02:27.45 ACP Ice Penetration Test
  7. 02:4110mm Ice Penetration Test
  8. 02:57.357 Magnum Ice Penetration Test
  9. 03:09Suppressed 5.56 NATO Test
  10. 03:37Results & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested in the ice penetration test?

The ice penetration test featured seven calibers: .22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm, .357 Magnum, and suppressed 5.56 NATO. FMJ rounds were used for consistency, except for JSP in the .357 Magnum.

Which caliber penetrated the ice the most?

The suppressed 5.56 NATO round demonstrated the most significant ice penetration, creating the largest crater compared to all the handgun calibers tested. This visually highlights its superior power and impact.

How did the handgun calibers compare in ice penetration?

As caliber increased from .22LR up to .357 Magnum, the ice penetration and resulting crater size progressively increased. The .357 Magnum and 10mm showed the most substantial impacts among the handgun rounds.

What firearms were used in the ice penetration test?

The test used a Volquartsen .22LR pistol, Sig Sauer P365 AXG (9mm), Taurus Millennium (.40 S&W), Sig Sauer P227 (.45 ACP), Glock 20 Gen 5 (10mm), Smith & Wesson Model 66 (.357 Magnum), and a POF 415 Edge (5.56 NATO).

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