Blowing Away a Bullet with leaf blowers?

Published on April 2, 2018
Duration: 10:07

This guide details an experimental technique to test bullet deflection using 10 leaf blowers to simulate a crosswind. The experiment, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, compares the effect on a high-velocity rifle round versus a lower-velocity pistol round. It demonstrates that lower velocity projectiles are more susceptible to deflection from wind.

Quick Summary

An experiment using 10 leaf blowers demonstrated that artificial crosswind can deflect slower-moving .22LR pistol rounds by 1-2 inches, while high-velocity rifle rounds showed minimal impact. This highlights how bullet velocity significantly affects susceptibility to wind drift.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction
  2. 00:45Ammunition Details
  3. 01:50Rifle Baseline Test
  4. 03:04Rifle Wind Test
  5. 04:46Pistol Baseline and Wind Test
  6. 06:10Results and Analysis
  7. 09:00Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can leaf blowers deflect a bullet?

Yes, leaf blowers can create enough artificial wind to deflect slower-moving projectiles. In this experiment, 10 leaf blowers caused a noticeable 1-2 inch shift in the grouping of a lower-velocity .22LR pistol round, while high-velocity rifle rounds were largely unaffected.

What factors influence bullet deflection from wind?

Bullet deflection is primarily influenced by the bullet's velocity, ballistic coefficient, and the wind's speed and duration. Lower velocity rounds are more susceptible to deflection because they spend more time in the air, allowing the wind to act upon them for longer.

What is the difference in effect between rifle and pistol rounds in wind?

Higher velocity rifle rounds generally resist wind deflection better than lower velocity pistol rounds. This experiment showed that while a .22LR rifle round was minimally affected, a .22LR pistol round experienced a measurable shift in its point of impact due to simulated wind.

What equipment was used in the leaf blower bullet deflection test?

The test utilized 10 Black & Decker electric leaf blowers, a Savage .22 caliber bolt-action rifle, a Walther P22 semi-automatic pistol, Prime .22 Long Rifle 40 grain ammunition, and a white metal target for measuring shot groups.

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