how many FLASKs does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on September 5, 2016
Duration: 4:48

This video demonstrates a ballistic test comparing the stopping power of liquid-filled stainless steel flasks against 9mm and 5.56x45mm rounds. The experiment reveals that it took six 8-ounce flasks to stop a 9mm Full Metal Jacket 115-grain projectile and also six flasks to stop a 5.56x45mm round. The test highlights the significant energy transfer and deformation experienced by the flasks upon impact.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, it took six 8-ounce stainless steel flasks filled with liquid to stop both a 9mm Full Metal Jacket 115-grain projectile and a 5.56x45mm round fired from an AR-15. The impacts caused significant deformation and pressure within the flasks.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Flask Preparation
  2. 00:22Test Setup: 8oz Flasks and Ammunition
  3. 00:389mm Test Firing
  4. 01:039mm Bullet Bounce Observation
  5. 01:449mm Test Results: 6 Flasks to Stop
  6. 01:51Transition to 5.56x45mm Test
  7. 01:565.56x45mm Test Modification
  8. 02:105.56x45mm Test Firing
  9. 02:465.56x45mm Test Analysis
  10. 03:035.56x45mm Bullet Fragments
  11. 04:055.56x45mm Bullet Lodged in Flask
  12. 04:17Final Results Comparison
  13. 04:24Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How many liquid-filled flasks did it take to stop a 9mm bullet?

In the ballistic test conducted, it took six 8-ounce stainless steel flasks filled with liquid to successfully stop a 9mm Full Metal Jacket 115-grain projectile. The impact caused significant deformation and pressure within the flasks.

What was the result of the 5.56x45mm test with flasks?

The 5.56x45mm round also required six 8-ounce stainless steel flasks filled with liquid to be stopped. The bullet fragmented upon impact, and the jacket was recovered, with the projectile lodging inside the sixth flask.

What types of firearms and ammunition were used in the flask ballistic test?

The test utilized a Glock 19 pistol firing 9mm Full Metal Jacket 115-grain ammunition and an AR-15 platform rifle (specifically a Smith & Wesson M&P) firing 5.56x45mm ammunition.

Did the liquid inside the flasks affect the bullet's impact?

Yes, the liquid inside the flasks played a crucial role. The pressure from the liquid upon impact contributed to the deformation and eventual stopping of the projectiles, with one flask's bottom being destroyed and another's top popping open due to the force.

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