Can Plastic Tables stop Arrows?

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various archery equipment against fresh coconuts. A traditional bow at 170 fps penetrated one coconut, a compound bow at 340 fps penetrated two to three, and a crossbow exceeding 400 fps also penetrated multiple coconuts, demonstrating significant power differences.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of budget riot shields against various archery projectiles. While a single shield can stop a basic recurve bow arrow, higher-velocity compound bows and crossbows easily penetrate. The experiment concludes that at least three layers of these $50 shields are needed to stop high-powered crossbow bolts.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of different arrows on a boat hull. A budget bow with a field point only chipped paint, while a broadhead from the same bow caused a small puncture. A high-end bow with both field tips and broadheads achieved full penetration, going through both sides of the hull. A flaming arrow also successfully embedded itself in the boat.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an RTS Tactical Level 3A SWAT shield against various archery projectiles. While traditional and pocket shot arrows failed to penetrate, a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow at 330 fps caused significant penetration. The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow, firing a broadhead at 400 fps, completely penetrated the shield, highlighting the limitations of Level 3A protection against high-powered crossbows.

This video tests the maximum flight distance of arrows from various modern bows and crossbows in a desert environment. It compares a traditional PSE Heritage bow, a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow, a Hickory Creek Mini Vertical Crossbow, and the high-speed TenPoint Nitro XRT. The results show significant differences in range based on bow type and speed, with the TenPoint Nitro XRT achieving the longest distance.

A 70 lb compound bow was tested against a solid wood door and a steel exterior door. A field tip arrow failed to penetrate the wood door completely but fully penetrated the steel door. A broadhead arrow also failed to penetrate the wood door, bouncing off, but passed cleanly through the steel door.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.