How many TV's it takes to stop Arrows?

Published on April 23, 2021
Duration: 11:04

This video demonstrates a destructive testing experiment by Edwin Sarkissian, an established influencer in the shooting and destructive testing niche. He tests the penetration power of various archery equipment, including a PSE recurve bow, a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow, and a TenPoint Siege RS410 crossbow, against LG flat-screen TVs. A Glock 19X handgun is also tested for comparison. The results highlight the varying penetration capabilities based on the projectile's velocity and design.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian conducted a penetration test using four LG flat-screen TVs as targets. A TenPoint Siege RS410 crossbow with a broadhead penetrated three TVs, while a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow and a Glock 19X with 9mm rounds each penetrated two TVs. A traditional PSE recurve bow penetrated one TV.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Setup and Introduction
  2. 00:34Recurve Bow Test
  3. 04:32Compound Bow Test
  4. 05:27Crossbow Test
  5. 09:149mm Handgun Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What archery equipment was tested for penetration power against TVs?

The video tested a traditional PSE recurve bow, a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow, and a TenPoint Siege RS410 crossbow using various arrow tips and broadheads against LG flat-screen TVs.

How did the Glock 19X perform in the TV penetration test?

The Glock 19X, chambered in 9mm with 115-grain ammunition, penetrated two LG flat-screen TVs. This performance was comparable to that of the PSE Evoke 31 compound bow's arrows.

Which projectile demonstrated the most penetration power in the test?

The TenPoint Siege RS410 crossbow, when fitted with a stainless steel broadhead, showed the greatest penetration, successfully piercing through three LG flat-screen TVs.

What was the setup for the TV penetration test?

Four LG flat-screen TVs were set up on sawhorses in an outdoor shooting range environment. Different archery projectiles and handgun rounds were then fired at them to test penetration.

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