Catching Bullets with Rice Krispies!

Published on August 31, 2022
Duration: 14:51

This video from Autumn's Armory features a fun and informative test of Rice Krispies treats as a bullet-stopping medium. The hosts, including a guest appearance by 'Daddy', engage in a dueling tree competition before moving on to the main event: shooting various calibers into Rice Krispies. They systematically test different ammunition types, from .22 Short to .380 ACP and buckshot, observing penetration and bullet recovery. The experiment highlights the surprising effectiveness of the marshmallow-based treats in stopping smaller projectiles, while larger calibers and buckshot easily penetrate.

Quick Summary

Rice Krispies treats can stop smaller caliber bullets like .22 Short and .25 ACP, with approximately 9 inches of treats needed for a .22 Short. However, larger calibers such as 9mm and buckshot easily penetrate the marshmallow-based material, demonstrating its limitations for higher-powered ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction & Dueling Tree
  2. 00:41Dueling Tree Competition
  3. 02:44Rice Krispies Bullet Test Begins
  4. 03:12Testing .22 Short
  5. 04:30Testing .25 ACP
  6. 05:50Testing .25 ACP FMJ
  7. 06:52Testing CCI Mini Mag .22 LR
  8. 07:52Testing CCI Stinger .22 LR
  9. 08:48Testing .380 ACP
  10. 10:39Testing 9mm
  11. 11:26Testing Buckshot
  12. 13:49Recovered Bullets & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Rice Krispies treats stop bullets?

In this test, Rice Krispies treats demonstrated a surprising ability to stop smaller caliber rounds like the .22 Short and .25 ACP. However, larger calibers such as 9mm and buckshot easily penetrated the treats, indicating their effectiveness is limited to lower-powered ammunition.

What calibers were tested against Rice Krispies?

The test included .22 Short, .25 ACP (both hollow point and FMJ), CCI Mini Mag .22 LR, CCI Stinger .22 LR, .380 ACP hollow point, 9mm hollow point, and Black Aces Tactical buckshot. The results varied significantly based on caliber and bullet type.

How much Rice Krispies was needed to stop a .22 Short?

Approximately 9 inches of Rice Krispies treats were required to successfully stop a .22 Short round in this experiment. The bullet was recovered lodged within the treat material.

Did any of the tested ammunition expand in the Rice Krispies?

Most of the hollow point ammunition tested, including the .25 ACP Gold Dot and .380 ACP Sierra Sports Master, showed minimal to no expansion within the Rice Krispies. The CCI Stinger .22 LR appeared to expand, but its final location was uncertain.

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