Random YouTube Comment of the Week - TheFirearmGuy

Published on July 24, 2020
Duration: 4:23

This video addresses a viewer's comment questioning the safety of shooting a bowling ball with a .350 Legend rifle. The instructor explains that the setup, involving a large dirt berm, mitigated ricochet risks. He emphasizes that the berm's depth and density are crucial for safely stopping projectiles, including those from bowling balls, and that the trajectory of a bullet fired into water is typically downward, not upward.

Quick Summary

Firearms instructor clarifies that shooting a bowling ball with a .350 Legend is safe when using a large, dense dirt berm as a backstop. This berm effectively contains projectiles and mitigates ricochet risks, unlike shooting into water which has different safety considerations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Viewer Comments & Channel Engagement
  2. 00:18The Hateful Commenter: Sky Raider 8
  3. 00:23Critique of Bowling Ball Shooting Safety
  4. 00:52The Commenter's Safety Advice
  5. 01:14Instructor's Experience Shooting Bowling Balls
  6. 01:29Berm Safety and Effectiveness
  7. 01:54Addressing Ricochet Concerns
  8. 02:15The Nature of Hateful Comments
  9. 02:32Future Bowling Ball Shooting Plans
  10. 02:48Call to Action: Subscribe & Share

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to shoot a bowling ball with a rifle?

Yes, it can be safe if proper precautions are taken. The key is a substantial backstop like a large, dense dirt berm that is tall and wide enough to contain any ricochets or missed shots. The instructor emphasizes that the berm's construction is crucial for safety.

What are the safety concerns when shooting into water?

Shooting into water typically involves a downward trajectory, and bullets usually penetrate. However, it's not an activity generally advised due to unpredictable bullet behavior. The instructor contrasts this with shooting into a berm, which is designed for projectile containment.

How deep do bullets typically penetrate a dirt berm?

When shooting into a dirt berm, bullets often penetrate only about a foot to a foot and a half. This depth allows for easy retrieval of projectiles and indicates the berm's effectiveness in stopping them safely.

What makes a berm safe for shooting targets like bowling balls?

A safe berm is large, tall, wide, and dense, typically filled with dirt. This construction ensures that projectiles, even those that might ricochet off a target, are safely stopped and contained, preventing them from posing a hazard.

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