How Bullet Proof is a Hatchet? (Stop 308?) #civtac #gun #hatchets #fullautofriday

Published on June 7, 2023
Duration: 1:01

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Pittsburgh 1.25 lb hatchet against various calibers. While it stops birdshot, .22 LR, and 9mm, a .223 Remington penetrates halfway, and a .308 Winchester completely passes through the head. The hatchet is not bulletproof against rifle rounds.

Quick Summary

A 1.25 lb Pittsburgh hatchet was tested against various calibers. It stopped birdshot, .22 LR, and 9mm rounds. However, a .223 Remington penetrated halfway, and a .308 Winchester round completely passed through the hatchet head.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Caliber Lineup
  2. 00:1012 Gauge Birdshot Test
  3. 00:18.22 LR and 9mm Tests
  4. 00:30.223 Remington Test
  5. 00:39.308 Winchester Test & Promotion
  6. 00:53.308 Results & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a hatchet bulletproof against rifle rounds?

No, a standard hatchet is not bulletproof against rifle rounds. While it may stop smaller calibers like birdshot, 9mm, or .22 LR, larger rifle rounds like .223 Remington and especially .308 Winchester can penetrate the hatchet head.

What calibers did the hatchet withstand in the ballistic test?

The 1.25 lb Pittsburgh hatchet successfully stopped 12 gauge birdshot, .22 LR, and 9mm rounds. These smaller calibers did not fully penetrate the steel head, though some embedded in the handle.

Did the .308 Winchester penetrate the hatchet?

Yes, the .308 Winchester round fired from a Diamondback AR-10 completely penetrated the thickest part of the hatchet head near the base, proving it is not bulletproof against this caliber.

What happened when the hatchet was shot with a .223 Remington?

A .223 Remington round fired from an F-1 Firearms AR-15 penetrated almost halfway through the steel head of the hatchet and knocked off paint from the back, but did not pass through completely.

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