Can Plastic Tables stop Arrows?

Published on December 22, 2019
Duration: 13:57

This video provides an experimental analysis of projectile penetration through plastic tables, featuring various archery equipment. Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrating high authority in recreational ballistics testing, showcases the performance of recurve bows, compound bows, slingshots, and high-performance crossbows against layered plastic tables. The insights highlight how arrow types (broadheads vs. practice tips) and projectile velocity significantly impact penetration depth.

Quick Summary

This experimental video tests the penetration capabilities of various archery equipment, including recurve bows, compound bows, slingshots, and high-performance crossbows, against stacked plastic tables. Insights reveal that broadheads drastically improve penetration over practice tips, and projectile velocity is a key factor. The TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow achieved the deepest penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:05Recurve Bow Testing
  3. 03:27Pocket Shot Slingshot Test
  4. 05:00Compound Bow Testing
  5. 07:05Mini Vertical Crossbow Test
  6. 10:27TenPoint Nitro XRT Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What archery equipment was tested for arrow penetration through plastic tables?

The video tested a PSE Heritage recurve bow, a Pocket Shot slingshot, a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow, a Hickory Creek Mini Vertical Crossbow, and a TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow against seven stacked Lifetime plastic tables.

How did arrow tip types affect penetration through plastic tables?

Broadheads significantly increased penetration compared to practice tips. For instance, with the PSE Evoke 31, broadheads went through three tables, while practice tips only penetrated two.

Which piece of archery equipment achieved the deepest penetration?

The high-performance TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow, shooting at 470 fps, achieved the deepest penetration, clearing three plastic tables and stopping at the fourth.

What were the key performance metrics for the tested crossbows?

The TenPoint Nitro XRT recorded 470 fps and 192 ft-lbs of kinetic energy. The Hickory Creek Mini Vertical Crossbow had a draw weight of 150 lbs, demonstrating significant cutting power.

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