Crossbow vs Giant Gummy Bears

This video demonstrates a series of ballistic tests using various projectiles, including .22LR, 12-gauge birdshot and slug, 9mm hollow point, a crossbow bolt, and a .50 Cal round, to determine how many basketballs each can penetrate. The results offer a visual comparison of the stopping power and penetration capabilities of different ammunition types and projectile platforms. The experiment highlights the significant differences in energy and effectiveness between common handgun rounds, shotgun loads, and high-powered rifle cartridges.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the ballistic resistance of a helicopter against various calibers and projectiles, including 10mm, 300 Win Mag, 37mm flashbang, 50 AE, 277 Fury, 10 Gauge bird and buck shot, 50 BMG, crossbow bolts, 44 Magnum, 45 ACP, and 45-70 Auto. The experiment aims to determine how bulletproof a helicopter truly is, demonstrating significant penetration and destruction with larger calibers and high-energy rounds. The video also includes a segment where the helicopter is dropped from a crane to simulate a crash, showcasing its structural failure.

This video showcases 29 essential survival gear items for men, ranging from robust cutting tools like the AG AWA ADK26 axe and DPX Gear HEFT 12 CHOP knife to essential survival aids like the Surviveware SPLINT and Pro Camp Tek Fire Strip Roll. It also features advanced gadgets such as the Wicked Lasers FlashTorch, Olight Warrior X Turbo flashlight, Steambow AR-6 Stinger 2 crossbow, and the Fontus AIRO self-filling water bottle. The presentation highlights the practical applications and technical specifications of each item, emphasizing preparedness for various outdoor and emergency scenarios.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Barbuda helmet, an Italian 15th-century design, against various projectiles. It demonstrates that while the helmet can withstand medieval weaponry like a crossbow and birdshot, it fails against modern handgun and rifle calibers, with significant penetration and damage observed from 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm rounds. The test concludes that the Barbuda helmet is not suitable for protection against modern firearms.

This video showcases a variety of survival gear and gadgets, including specialized airguns like the FX Ranchero Arrow and Edgun Leshy 2.0, durable knives such as the TOPS Ucon Hawk and Tusk Survival Knife, and essential survival tools like the Lifesaver Jerrycan and Nordic Pocket Saw. The presenter, with high authority in specialized gear curation, provides detailed insights into the functionality and specifications of each item, emphasizing their utility in survival scenarios.

This video details a test of the Barnett XP 400 crossbow against a realistic zombie head target. The host, an intermediate enthusiast new to crossbows, evaluates the performance of different broadheads and field tips, noting penetration capabilities and bolt recovery. The crossbow is assessed as a viable survival tool, considering its pros and cons against firearms.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.