Penetration Test - .22lr vs Thick Wood - TheFireArmGuy

Published on November 30, 2014
Duration: 4:11

This video tests the penetration capabilities of .22LR ammunition through multiple layers of wood, simulating a school desk. The Walther P22 with a suppressor was used with CCI and Federal Automatch .22LR rounds. Results indicate that .22LR has limited penetration through thicker wood, with some rounds mushrooming significantly.

Quick Summary

In a penetration test, a Walther P22 with a Hunter Talent Guardian suppressor fired .22LR ammunition at wood simulating a school desk. CCI and Federal Automatch rounds were used. Results showed .22LR has limited penetration, typically passing through one to two layers of wood, with some bullets mushrooming significantly.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction: Walther P22 & Suppressor
  2. 00:09Ammunition: CCI & Federal Automatch .22LR
  3. 00:18Test Setup: Wood Penetration
  4. 00:40Test 1: CCI .22LR vs 1 Piece of Wood
  5. 00:56Test 2: CCI .22LR vs 2 Pieces of Wood
  6. 01:41Test 3: Federal Automatch vs 2 Pieces of Wood
  7. 02:12Test 4: Federal Automatch vs 3 Pieces of Wood
  8. 03:00Test 5: Spraying 10 Rounds into 3 Pieces of Wood
  9. 03:48Conclusion: .22LR Penetration Limits

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm and suppressor were used in the .22LR wood penetration test?

The penetration test utilized a Walther P22 pistol equipped with a Hunter Talent Guardian suppressor. This setup was used to fire .22 Long Rifle ammunition into various thicknesses of wood.

Which .22LR ammunition types were tested for wood penetration?

The test featured two types of .22 Long Rifle ammunition: CCI brand and Federal Automatch. Both were fired at different wood thicknesses to observe their penetration capabilities and terminal performance.

How did .22LR ammunition perform against multiple layers of wood?

.22LR ammunition demonstrated limited penetration through thicker wood. While it could pass through one or two layers of desk-like wood, it struggled to consistently penetrate three layers, with some rounds showing significant mushrooming.

Was there a noticeable difference between CCI and Federal Automatch .22LR in the wood test?

Yes, the speaker expressed surprise at a noticeable difference in performance between the CCI and Federal Automatch .22LR ammunition during the wood penetration tests, though the exact nature of the difference was not detailed beyond penetration results.

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