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A 70 lb compound bow was tested against a solid wood door and a steel exterior door. A field tip arrow failed to penetrate the wood door completely but fully penetrated the steel door. A broadhead arrow also failed to penetrate the wood door, bouncing off, but passed cleanly through the steel door.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of different arrows on a boat hull. A budget bow with a field point only chipped paint, while a broadhead from the same bow caused a small puncture. A high-end bow with both field tips and broadheads achieved full penetration, going through both sides of the hull. A flaming arrow also successfully embedded itself in the boat.

This video tests the penetration power of various archery equipment against a Level 3A army helmet. A traditional bow and a compound bow failed to penetrate, while the TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow, boasting 470 FPS and 191 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, successfully penetrated the helmet with both field tips and broadheads. The ACUdraw PRO cocking system was also demonstrated for its silent operation.

This video tests the penetration power of a 70 lb bow against a massive ball of Saran Wrap using three different arrow tips. A standard field tip only penetrated a few inches, while a carbon steel broadhead went significantly deeper. The stainless steel fixed blade broadhead proved most effective, passing completely through the Saran Wrap ball.

This experiment tests the penetration capabilities of a 70-pound bow against bulletproof drywall using three different arrow tips. None of the tested tips, including a field tip, stainless steel broadhead, and a 350-grain big game broadhead, could fully penetrate the drywall. The tests highlight the limitations of arrow penetration against specialized materials, even with significant draw weight.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic resistance of steel toe boots against various firearm calibers, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. The expert instructor demonstrates that while steel toe boots can stop smaller caliber rounds like .22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and .45 ACP, they fail to stop higher-powered rounds such as the .44 Magnum, .50 AE, and .50 BMG, which penetrate the boots and the mannequin used for testing. The demonstration highlights the limitations of standard footwear against significant ballistic threats.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.