how strong are these Paintball Co2 tanks?

Published on July 6, 2022
Duration: 15:54

This video tests the durability of empty paintball CO2 tanks by shooting them with various firearms, ranging from .22LR to .50 BMG. The tanks demonstrate significant resistance to penetration from pistol calibers and even some rifle rounds, with only the largest calibers like .50 BMG consistently penetrating. The experiment highlights the robust construction of these tanks under ballistic stress.

Quick Summary

Paintball CO2 tanks are made of steel and exhibit considerable durability. They can resist penetration from pistol calibers like .22LR, 9mm, and .38 Super, though they may dent. Rifle calibers such as 5.56x45mm and .308 Winchester can penetrate, while the powerful .50 BMG round easily pierces them.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Paintball CO2 Tanks
  2. 00:25Testing Setup and Initial Thoughts
  3. 00:49.22LR Test
  4. 01:319mm Uzi Test
  5. 02:21Glock Test
  6. 03:37.38 Super 1911 Test
  7. 05:045.7x28mm FN 57 Test
  8. 06:01.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  9. 09:455.56x45mm Rifle Test
  10. 11:21.308 Winchester M14 Test
  11. 13:46.50 BMG BFG 50A Test
  12. 14:30Post-Test Examination
  13. 15:23Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong are paintball CO2 tanks when shot?

Paintball CO2 tanks are surprisingly strong. They are made of steel and can withstand multiple impacts from pistol caliber rounds like .22LR, 9mm, and .38 Super without penetration, though they may dent. Rifle calibers like 5.56x45mm and .308 Winchester can penetrate, and larger calibers like .50 BMG easily go through.

What firearms were used to test the paintball CO2 tanks?

A variety of firearms were used, including a Diamondback Sidekick (.22LR), an Uzi (9mm), a Glock (caliber unspecified), a 1911 (.38 Super), an FN 57 (5.7x28mm), a Desert Eagle (.50 AE), an AR-15 style rifle (5.56x45mm), an M14 rifle (.308 Winchester), and a BFG 50A (.50 BMG).

Can a 9mm bullet penetrate a paintball CO2 tank?

Based on the tests, a 9mm round fired from an Uzi did not penetrate a paintball CO2 tank. It appeared to only chip off some of the paint or coating on the tank's surface.

Which caliber was most effective at penetrating paintball CO2 tanks?

The .50 BMG round, fired from a BFG 50A, was the most effective at penetrating the paintball CO2 tanks. It easily went through multiple tanks, demonstrating its significant power compared to the other calibers tested.

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