Shooting a ballistic cup with different caliber bullets to see what it can stop

Published on November 21, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This video from Yee Yee Life demonstrates a practical test of a ballistic cup's protective capabilities against various common bullet calibers. The host, a firearms enthusiast, uses a mannequin at an outdoor range to simulate real-world impact. The results show the cup successfully stopped .22, 9mm, and .44 Magnum rounds, but was penetrated by a .45 ACP. The experiment provides valuable insight into the material's performance under stress.

Quick Summary

A carbon fiber composite ballistic cup, designed for law enforcement and military use, was tested against .22, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum rounds. It successfully stopped the .22, 9mm, and .44 Magnum, but was penetrated by the .45 ACP, highlighting its performance limitations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:11.22 Caliber Test
  3. 00:189mm Test
  4. 00:25.45 ACP Test
  5. 00:37.44 Magnum Test
  6. 00:52Conclusion & Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers of bullets did the ballistic cup successfully stop?

The ballistic cup successfully stopped .22 caliber, 9mm, and .44 Magnum rounds. It demonstrated significant deformation against the .44 Magnum but prevented penetration.

Did the ballistic cup stop the .45 ACP round?

No, the .45 ACP round, fired from a 1911 pistol, successfully penetrated both the front and back of the ballistic cup during the test.

What material is the ballistic cup made of and what is its intended use?

The ballistic cup is made of a carbon fiber composite material and is intended for law enforcement and military protection against specific bullet calibers.

What were the key takeaways from the ballistic cup test?

The primary takeaway is that while the ballistic cup offers protection against several common calibers, it has limitations, notably failing against the .45 ACP round in this specific test scenario.

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