How Many GIANT Balloons To Stop a Bullet???

Published on May 31, 2022
Duration: 8:32

This video explores the penetration capabilities of various firearms by shooting through a line of 36-inch balloons. The experiment demonstrates that neither a 5.56x45mm AR-15 nor a .308 Winchester rifle could penetrate all 30 balloons, with both calibers stopping after approximately 10-12 balloons due to bullet deflection or tumbling. A 12-gauge shotgun proved more effective at clearing remaining balloons.

Quick Summary

Testing revealed that neither an AR-15 (5.56mm) nor a .308 Winchester rifle could penetrate more than approximately 10-12 of 36-inch balloons with a single bullet. The balloons' air pressure and material caused bullet deflection and energy loss. A 12-gauge shotgun was more effective at clearing the remaining balloons.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Shooting Giant Balloons
  2. 00:15Setup: 30 Giant Balloons
  3. 00:42Balloon Size and Cost
  4. 00:57The Experiment: Popping Balloons
  5. 01:18Bullet Physics and Expectations
  6. 01:23Caliber Choice: 50 BMG vs AR-15
  7. 01:43AR-15 Test: 5.56mm
  8. 01:59GunSkins Sponsor Segment
  9. 02:26AR-15 Test Results
  10. 02:48Disappointment and Next Steps
  11. 02:51.308 Winchester Test
  12. 03:15.308 Test Results
  13. 03:36Visuals of Balloon Destruction
  14. 03:40Bullet Drop Analysis
  15. 04:20Final Balloon Clearing: 12 Gauge
  16. 04:39Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How many giant balloons can an AR-15 pop with one bullet?

In this test, a 5.56x45mm round fired from an AR-15 penetrated approximately 10 to 12 of the 36-inch balloons before its trajectory dipped, indicating it could not pass through the entire line.

Can a .308 rifle penetrate a large number of giant balloons?

A .308 Winchester rifle also penetrated about 10 to 12 of the 36-inch balloons. Similar to the 5.56mm, the bullet's energy or trajectory was significantly affected after passing through this number of balloons.

What factors affect a bullet's penetration through balloons?

The air pressure within the balloons and the thin material can cause a bullet to tumble or deflect. This interaction significantly reduces the bullet's momentum and penetration capability after it passes through just a few balloons.

Which firearm was most effective at clearing the remaining balloons?

A 12-gauge shotgun, specifically a Mossberg Shockwave, proved effective at clearing the remaining balloons, demonstrating the projectile dispersal capabilities of shotguns in this scenario.

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