Would an AR15 bullet BLOW OFF an ear?

Published on July 20, 2024
Duration: 6:11

This video debunks the myth that an AR-15 round would 'blow off' an ear by conducting a practical experiment with pig ears. The results show that even high-velocity rounds like 5.56mm and .223 Remington, as well as heavier calibers like 45-70 and 8.6 Blackout, create small, clean holes through thin tissue, similar to a hole punch. The host explains this is because the tissue is too thin for the bullet to transfer enough energy for catastrophic cavitation, unlike in ballistics gel.

Quick Summary

An AR-15 bullet typically creates a small, clean hole through thin tissue like an ear. Unlike ballistics gel, the ear is too thin for the bullet to transfer enough energy to cause significant explosive damage or cavitation, acting more like a hole punch.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Internet Experts & Myth Debunking
  2. 01:54Test Setup: Pig Ears & Distance
  3. 02:42Ammunition Tested: AR-15 Rounds
  4. 03:48Heavy Caliber Comparison
  5. 04:18Results: Clean Holes, No Explosion
  6. 04:59Conclusion: Why Ears Aren't Ballistics Gel

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an AR-15 bullet blow off an ear?

No, an AR-15 bullet typically creates a small, clean hole through thin tissue like an ear. Unlike ballistics gel, the ear is too thin for the bullet to transfer enough energy to cause significant explosive damage or cavitation.

Why doesn't a bullet cause more damage to a pig ear?

A bullet's destructive potential depends on energy transfer. Thin tissue like an ear doesn't allow for the prolonged interaction needed for a bullet to dump significant energy and create a large wound cavity, unlike denser mediums like ballistics gel.

What kind of damage does a 5.56mm or .223 round cause to thin tissue?

High-velocity rounds like 5.56mm or .223 Remington act like a precise hole puncher on thin tissue. They create a clean entry and exit wound corresponding to the bullet's diameter, without significant tearing or explosive effects.

How does damage to an ear differ from damage to ballistics gel?

Ballistics gel is designed to simulate tissue and shows massive temporary cavitation as the bullet transfers energy over its length. An ear is too thin for this prolonged energy transfer, resulting in a simple perforation rather than widespread tissue damage.

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