Ice Penetration Test - 22LR to Suppressed 5.56 NATO

Published on February 1, 2026
Duration: 4:20

This video features an ice penetration test conducted by Mr. Madness, an experienced shooter, comparing seven different calibers from .22LR to suppressed 5.56 NATO. The test demonstrates how projectile size and velocity affect penetration depth in ice, with the 5.56 NATO producing the largest crater. The host provides an enthusiastic and informative overview of each firearm and its performance.

Quick Summary

An ice penetration test compared .22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm, .357 Magnum, and suppressed 5.56 NATO rounds. The 5.56 NATO round created the largest crater, indicating the deepest penetration, while the .22LR showed the least. The test used firearms like the Glock 20 Gen 5 and POF 415 Edge, with FMJ and JSP ammunition types noted.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Rapid Fire
  2. 00:26Host Intro and Gear Overview
  3. 01:46.22LR Test
  4. 02:029mm Test
  5. 02:16
  6. 02:27
  7. 02:4110mm Test
  8. 02:57
  9. 03:09Suppressed 5.56 NATO Test
  10. 03:37Results and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested in the ice penetration test?

The video tested seven calibers: .22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm, .357 Magnum, and 5.56 NATO. The host aimed for consistency by primarily using FMJ rounds for most handgun calibers.

Which caliber penetrated the ice the most?

The suppressed 5.56 NATO round, fired from a POF 415 Edge rifle, created the largest crater in the ice, demonstrating the most significant penetration among all tested calibers. The .357 Magnum also showed substantial penetration.

What firearms were used in the ice penetration test?

The test featured a Volquartsen .22LR pistol, Sig Sauer P365 AXG (9mm), Taurus Millennium (.40 S&W), Sig Sauer P227 (.45 ACP), Glock 20 Gen 5 (10mm), Smith & Wesson Model 66 (.357 Magnum), and a POF 415 Edge (5.56 NATO) with an AAC suppressor.

What is the difference between FMJ and JSP ammunition?

FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) bullets have a metal jacket encasing the core, designed for penetration. JSP (Jacketed Soft Point) bullets have an exposed soft lead tip intended to expand upon impact, increasing the wound channel and energy transfer.

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