How Many Blu Ray Cases Will Stop a Bullet?

Published on July 3, 2023
Duration: 21:51

This video tests the bullet-stopping capabilities of Blu-ray cases using various calibers from .22 Magnum to 10mm Auto. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates how many cases are penetrated by each round, providing insights into projectile energy and material resistance. The experiment highlights the significant energy required to defeat common consumer materials and offers a unique, albeit unscientific, method for visualizing bullet performance.

Quick Summary

In a ballistics test, a .22LR round was stopped by the 27th Blu-ray case. A .380 ACP round penetrated approximately 51 cases, while a 9mm Luger round stopped at the 67th case. The powerful 10mm Auto FMJ round penetrated 125 cases and continued into the sandbag.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:49Testing .22 Magnum (Broken Gun)
  3. 01:43Testing .22LR
  4. 02:45Testing .380 ACP
  5. 04:22Testing 9mm Luger
  6. 05:35Testing 10mm Auto (FMJ)
  7. 07:30Testing 10mm Auto (Hollow Point)
  8. 08:15Testing 10mm Auto (Hard Cast)
  9. 10:40Final Results & Bullet Collection

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Blu-ray cases did it take to stop a .22LR bullet?

In the test, a .22LR round was stopped by the 27th Blu-ray case. The bullet was found lodged within the plastic casing of the 27th case.

What was the penetration depth of a .380 ACP round through Blu-ray cases?

A .380 ACP round penetrated approximately 51 Blu-ray cases. The bullet was found to have stopped within the 51st case, demonstrating its energy transfer.

How many Blu-ray cases did a 9mm Luger round penetrate?

A 9mm Luger round penetrated 67 Blu-ray cases. The bullet was found to have stopped within the 67th case, indicating its stopping power.

Did the 10mm Auto round penetrate all the Blu-ray cases?

The 10mm Auto FMJ round penetrated 125 Blu-ray cases and continued into the sandbag. Subsequent 10mm rounds also showed significant penetration, with the hollow point stopping at 102 cases and the hard cast at 117 cases.

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