shooting CO2 CARTRIDGE?

Published on October 5, 2016
Duration: 9:04

This video demonstrates the dangerous and unpredictable results of shooting CO2 cartridges with rifle ammunition. The experiment highlights the potential for projectiles to travel significant distances and cause damage, emphasizing the inherent risks involved. The instructor stresses that this is not a recommended activity due to safety concerns and the unpredictable nature of the projectiles.

Quick Summary

Shooting CO2 cartridges with rifle rounds is highly dangerous. The impact can cause the cartridge to rupture, fragment, or embed the projectile, turning the cartridge into a projectile that can travel up to 100-120 feet, posing a severe risk of injury.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction and Safety Warning
  2. 00:45Setup: CO2 Cartridges and Ammunition
  3. 01:31First Shot and Miss
  4. 01:54Second Shot and Impact
  5. 02:58Assessing Initial Damage
  6. 03:25Closer Examination of Cartridges
  7. 04:35Projectile Embedded in Cartridge
  8. 05:51Extreme Projectile Travel Distance
  9. 06:32Cartridge That Caught the Bullet
  10. 06:48Finding Cartridges with Holes
  11. 07:32Counting Found Cartridges
  12. 08:14Finding the 40th Cartridge
  13. 08:37Analysis of the 40th Cartridge

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you shoot a CO2 cartridge with a rifle round?

Shooting a CO2 cartridge with a rifle round can cause it to rupture, fragment, or embed the projectile. The cartridge itself can become a dangerous projectile, traveling significant distances, up to 100-120 feet, posing a serious safety hazard.

What type of ammunition was used to shoot the CO2 cartridges?

In this experiment, 75-grain 223 caliber Hornady projectiles were used to shoot the CO2 cartridges. The ammunition's weight and caliber are crucial factors in the resulting impact and fragmentation.

How far can a CO2 cartridge travel after being shot?

After being struck by a rifle projectile, CO2 cartridges and their fragments can travel unexpectedly far. In this demonstration, they were observed to travel distances of approximately 100 to 120 feet from the point of impact.

Is it safe to shoot CO2 cartridges?

No, it is extremely dangerous to shoot CO2 cartridges. The unpredictable nature of the fragments and the cartridges themselves, which can become projectiles, poses a severe risk of injury. This activity is strongly discouraged.

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