Shooting the filament out of a light bulb with an M&P .22 compact pistol in SUPER slow mo!

Published on August 12, 2014
Duration: 1:49

This video demonstrates a precision shooting challenge: severing the filament of a 150-watt light bulb using a Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact pistol and standard velocity .22 Long Rifle ammunition. The demonstration highlights the fine accuracy required for such a task, with the bullet successfully pulling the filament out the back of the bulb. The expert analysis explains the physics behind the bulb's failure and the filament's deformation.

Quick Summary

A Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact pistol was used with standard velocity .22 Long Rifle ammunition to shoot the filament out of a 150-watt light bulb. The filament, as thin as a human hair, was successfully severed when the bullet dragged it out the back of the bulb.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & M&P 22 Compact
  2. 00:07Ammunition & Target Setup
  3. 00:18The Precision Shot
  4. 00:48Impact and Initial Result
  5. 01:05Post-Shot Analysis
  6. 01:11Bullet Interaction Explained
  7. 01:31Filament Deformation Close-up
  8. 01:40Conclusion & Firearm Recap

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used to shoot the light bulb filament?

The firearm used in this precision challenge was a Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact pistol. This rimfire handgun was chosen for its accuracy capabilities in demonstrating the feat.

What type of ammunition was used for the light bulb filament challenge?

Standard velocity .22 Long Rifle ammunition was used for this challenge. This indicates that high-powered rounds are not necessarily required for such precise shooting tasks.

How thin is the filament of a 150-watt light bulb?

The filament of a 150-watt incandescent light bulb is described as extremely thin, comparable in thickness to a human hair, making it a very difficult target to hit.

What happened to the light bulb filament after being shot?

The bullet entered the light bulb and successfully pulled the filament out the back, effectively severing it. The subsequent smoldering was due to atmospheric changes within the bulb.

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