Shooting a Door w .22lr. 00Buck & Birdshot #4 - TheFireArmGuy

Published on August 12, 2012
Duration: 4:40

This video by TheFirearmGuy tests the penetration capabilities of .22 LR, 00 Buckshot, and #4 Birdshot through a standard residential metal-skinned, insulated door. The .22 LR and 00 Buckshot easily penetrated, posing a risk of over-penetration. #4 Birdshot, however, showed limited penetration, making it a potentially safer option for home defense when the backstop is a concern.

Quick Summary

Testing reveals .22 LR and 00 Buckshot easily penetrate standard residential doors, posing over-penetration risks. Conversely, #4 Birdshot demonstrated limited penetration, suggesting it may be a safer choice for home defense when minimizing risk to unintended targets behind exterior doors is crucial.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Door Ballistics Test Setup
  2. 00:32Door Construction Details
  3. 00:48.22 LR Penetration Test
  4. 01:4500 Buckshot Penetration Test
  5. 02:27#4 Birdshot Penetration Test
  6. 03:34Birdshot Re-test Results
  7. 04:14Conclusion: Cover vs. Concealment

Frequently Asked Questions

Can .22 LR penetrate a residential door?

Yes, in a test by TheFirearmGuy, .22 LR rounds easily penetrated a standard metal-skinned, insulated residential door from 10 yards, continuing into a wooden fence behind it.

Does 00 Buckshot go through a house door?

Absolutely. A 12-gauge 00 Buckshot load fired from a Mossberg 500 caused extensive damage and full penetration through a metal-skinned, insulated residential door, blowing insulation out.

Is #4 Birdshot effective for home defense against doors?

Based on testing, #4 Birdshot showed limited penetration against a metal-skinned door, with most pellets failing to pass through the rear metal skin. This suggests it may be safer for home defense to avoid over-penetration.

What is the difference between cover and concealment regarding doors?

Cover provides protection from projectiles (like a thick wall), while concealment merely hides you (like a curtain). This test shows a standard door offers poor cover against most tested firearms but provides concealment.

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