Can a Rifle Scope stop a Bullet? #civtac #gun #demoranch #optic

Published on January 31, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video from Civilian Tactical tests whether a rifle scope can stop bullets. The host fires .22 LR, .380 Auto, and 9mm rounds at a scope to observe the effects. While the .22 LR and .380 Auto rounds did not penetrate the scope's eyepiece, the 9mm round caused significant damage to the scope tube and glass. The experiment highlights the surprising resilience of optics against certain handgun calibers.

Quick Summary

Civilian Tactical tested if a rifle scope can stop bullets. While .22 LR and .380 Auto rounds did not penetrate the eyepiece, a 9mm round caused significant damage to the scope tube and glass, demonstrating the limitations of optics as protective barriers against common handgun calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Can a Scope Stop a Bullet?
  2. 00:07Caliber Selection & Test Setup
  3. 00:21.22 LR Test Results
  4. 00:29.380 Auto Test Results
  5. 00:389mm Test Results
  6. 00:46Conclusion & Future Experiments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a rifle scope stop a bullet?

In a test by Civilian Tactical, a rifle scope could not stop a 9mm bullet, which damaged the scope tube and glass. However, .22 LR and .380 Auto rounds did not penetrate the eyepiece, suggesting some limited protective capability against smaller calibers.

What calibers were tested against the rifle scope?

The test included .22 LR ammunition, .380 Auto fired from a Bersa Thunder, and 9mm fired from a Glock 19. The results showed varying degrees of damage to the scope depending on the caliber used.

Did the 9mm bullet penetrate the rifle scope's eyepiece?

No, the 9mm bullet did not penetrate the eyepiece of the rifle scope. It did, however, shatter the middle of the scope tube and cause glass to fall out, indicating significant damage.

What was the outcome of the .22 LR test on the scope?

The .22 LR round completely destroyed the front glass of the rifle scope. Despite this, the eyepiece remained intact, suggesting that the shooter's eye might have been protected from this specific caliber.

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