How Powerful is IT? .22 Rifle

Published on October 20, 2017
Duration: 4:18

This video tests the penetration power of a .22 Long Rifle round fired from a Henry Silver Boy rifle into a 1981 Dodge minivan. The test involves shooting through the quarter panel and the firewall to assess the round's effectiveness. The results indicate that while the .22 LR can penetrate the quarter panel, it fails to pass through the other side of the vehicle, suggesting a degree of safety behind such a barrier. The firewall test shows similar penetration, with the bullet material remaining visible within the hole.

Quick Summary

A .22 Long Rifle round fired from a Henry Silver Boy rifle can penetrate the quarter panel and firewall of a 1981 Dodge minivan. However, it did not exit the vehicle after passing through the quarter panel, suggesting a degree of safety behind such a barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .22 Rifle Power Test
  2. 00:03Firearm: Henry Silver Boy .22 LR
  3. 00:12Test Setup: Chronograph and Target
  4. 00:19First Shot: Through Quarter Panel
  5. 01:07Results: Quarter Panel Penetration
  6. 02:00Checking the Other Side: Did it Exit?
  7. 02:41Moving to the Firewall Test
  8. 02:55Shooting into the Firewall
  9. 03:08Firewall Test Results
  10. 03:31Opening Up the Vehicle
  11. 03:43Conclusion: .22 Rifle Power
  12. 03:52Viewer Suggestions for Future Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penetration capability of a .22 Long Rifle from a rifle into a vehicle?

In tests with a Henry Silver Boy rifle and a 1981 Dodge minivan, a .22 Long Rifle round penetrated the quarter panel but did not exit the other side. It also penetrated the firewall, with visible bullet material remaining in the hole.

Can a .22 Long Rifle round from a rifle penetrate a vehicle's firewall?

Yes, a .22 Long Rifle round fired from a Henry Silver Boy rifle at point-blank range was able to penetrate the firewall of a 1981 Dodge minivan. The bullet material was still visible within the resulting hole.

Is a 1981 Dodge minivan a safe barrier against .22 Long Rifle fire?

Based on this test, a 1981 Dodge minivan appears to offer a degree of protection against .22 Long Rifle rounds fired from a rifle. The round did not pass through the vehicle after hitting the quarter panel.

What firearm was used in the .22 rifle penetration test?

The firearm used in the .22 rifle penetration test was a Henry Silver Boy rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The test aimed to assess its power and penetration capabilities.

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