Shooting a Door w .22lr. 00Buck & Birdshot #4 - TheFireArmGuy

Published on August 12, 2012
Duration: 4:40

This video provides a practical ballistics test evaluating how .22 LR, 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot, and 12 Gauge #4 Birdshot penetrate a standard residential front door. The host, demonstrating experienced firearm handling, shows that .22 LR and 00 Buckshot easily penetrate, offering little cover. In contrast, #4 Birdshot shows potential for home defense due to its limited penetration, primarily denting the rear of the door. The expert analysis highlights the critical differences in ammunition performance for defensive scenarios.

Quick Summary

Expert ballistic tests show .22 LR and 00 Buckshot easily penetrate residential doors, offering little cover. However, 12 Gauge #4 Birdshot primarily dents the door's rear, making it a safer choice for home defense by minimizing over-penetration risk.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Ballistics Test Objective
  2. 00:32Door Construction Details
  3. 00:48.22 LR Testing with Walther P22
  4. 01:4500 Buckshot Testing with Mossberg 500
  5. 02:27#4 Birdshot Testing and Cover
  6. 03:34Birdshot Re-test Results
  7. 04:14Conclusion: Ammunition for Home Defense

Frequently Asked Questions

How does .22 LR perform against a residential door?

In ballistic tests, .22 LR rounds fired from a Walther P22 easily penetrated a standard metal-skinned, insulated front door, passing through both sides and continuing into a wooden fence behind it, offering minimal cover.

What is the penetration capability of 00 Buckshot through a door?

12 Gauge 00 Buckshot fired from a Mossberg 500 shotgun caused significant damage and full penetration through a residential front door, blowing insulation out of the exit holes, indicating it offers little protection.

Does #4 Birdshot penetrate a residential door?

Testing showed that 12 Gauge #4 Birdshot fired from a Mossberg 500 primarily created dents on the rear of the door, with most pellets failing to penetrate the rear metal skin. This suggests it's a safer option for home defense against over-penetration.

Which ammunition is best for home defense through exterior doors?

Based on this test, #4 Birdshot is recommended for home defense when firing through exterior doors, as it minimizes the risk of over-penetration compared to .22 LR or 00 Buckshot, while still being effective.

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