Bones!

Published on January 26, 2022
Duration: 10:21

This video demonstrates the destructive power of various firearms against cow bones, serving as an unconventional target practice. The presenter, from Autumn's Armory, showcases how different calibers and firearms, ranging from a Can Cannon to .22LR and 9mm, impact and fragment these bone targets. The experiment highlights the effectiveness of even smaller rounds like .22LR in significantly damaging bone structures, with larger calibers causing complete disintegration.

Quick Summary

Cow bones are not effective bullet stoppers, as demonstrated by Autumn's Armory. Firearms ranging from a .32 caliber revolver to 5.56x45mm rounds were tested, with even .22LR rounds like CCI Quiet-22 capable of breaking bones in half. Larger calibers completely disintegrated the bone targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Puppy on the Range
  2. 00:32Introducing Cow Bone Targets
  3. 00:52Texas Flag Bags Showcase
  4. 02:02Can Cannon vs. Shoulder Bone
  5. 03:28Colt 1849 .32 Caliber vs. Bone
  6. 04:23.22LR vs. Bone (CCI CB Short)
  7. 05:38.22LR vs. Bone (CCI Quiet-22)
  8. 07:27Ruger Blackhawk 9mm vs. Bone
  9. 08:145.56x45mm vs. Large Bone (Grand Finale)
  10. 09:34Conclusion: Bones vs. Bullets

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to test against cow bones?

The video features a Custom X Products Can Cannon, a Colt 1849 Black Powder Revolver in .32 caliber, a CMMG .22 conversion kit firing CCI .22 CB Shorts and CCI Quiet-22, a Ruger Blackhawk with a 9mm conversion cylinder, and an unspecified rifle firing Wolf 5.56x45mm (.223 Remington) rounds.

How effective were .22LR rounds against cow bones?

.22LR rounds, specifically CCI Quiet-22, were surprisingly effective, managing to break a cow bone in half. CCI .22 CB Shorts, however, only chipped off small pieces, indicating varying performance within the .22LR family.

Did larger caliber firearms cause more damage to the cow bones?

Yes, larger calibers demonstrated significantly more destructive power. The Can Cannon shattered a bone, the 9mm created a through-and-through hole, and the 5.56x45mm rounds completely disintegrated the largest bone target.

Are cow bones effective as bullet stoppers?

No, cow bones are not effective at stopping bullets. The experiment clearly shows that even smaller calibers like .22LR can damage them, while larger calibers pass through or completely destroy them, indicating they offer minimal resistance.

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