Testing The 22 LR Pinball Theory

Published on November 22, 2024
Duration: 18:11

This video debunks the '.22 LR pinball theory' by testing various .22 LR ammunition types through ballistic gel simulating a human chest. Results show bullets either stop, pass through, or tumble, but do not exhibit chaotic internal bouncing. A water jug test captured a deflection, highlighting how fluid dynamics can influence bullet paths, though not in the manner of the myth.

Quick Summary

The '.22 LR pinball theory' is a myth suggesting bullets bounce erratically inside the body. Testing with ballistic gel, ribs, and various .22 LR ammo types showed bullets either stop, penetrate, or tumble, but not bounce chaotically.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: The .22 LR Pinball Theory
  2. 00:48Test Setup: Ballistic Gel & Ribs
  3. 01:15Testing CCI Mini-Mag
  4. 02:47Testing CCI Uppercut
  5. 04:07Testing CCI Quiet
  6. 05:11Testing Aguila Super Sniper
  7. 07:30Water Jug Simulation
  8. 12:15Headshot Simulation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the '.22 LR pinball theory'?

The '.22 LR pinball theory' is a myth suggesting that .22 Long Rifle bullets, upon entering the body, bounce around chaotically inside, causing unpredictable damage. This video tests that theory using ballistic gel and simulated human tissue.

How did Banana Ballistics test the .22 LR pinball theory?

The test involved shooting various .22 LR rounds into a 10-inch block of ballistic gel, sandwiched between pork ribs and wrapped in t-shirt material to simulate a human chest cavity. High-speed cameras were used to analyze bullet paths.

Did the .22 LR bullets bounce around inside the ballistic gel?

No, the tests consistently showed that .22 LR bullets either stopped within the gel, passed through, or tumbled. No chaotic 'pinball' effect was observed in the ballistic gel simulations, debunking the myth.

What happened when testing CCI Quiet .22 LR rounds?

The low-velocity CCI Quiet rounds (710 FPS) demonstrated insufficient energy to penetrate the simulated chest cavity. These rounds often stopped within the ballistic gel, sometimes lodging in the rear ribs.

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