Splitting Bullets on a Hatchet!

Published on October 22, 2021
Duration: 9:32

This video demonstrates a challenging trick shot: splitting bullets with a custom Hardcore Hammers hatchet. The instructor successfully splits a 9mm hardcast bullet on the first attempt using an HK SP5, catching the halves in a Premier Body Armor Level 3A plate. Attempts with a .22 subsonic round were less successful due to fragmentation and difficulty in catching fragments.

Quick Summary

A custom hatchet successfully split a 9mm hardcast bullet on the first attempt using an HK SP5. The bullet halves were caught by a Premier Body Armor Level 3A plate. Attempts with .22 subsonic rounds were unsuccessful due to the small caliber and excessive fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Intro: Custom Hatchet Reveal
  2. 00:28The Bullet Splitting Challenge
  3. 00:48Premier Body Armor Setup
  4. 01:00Hatchet Setup and Protection
  5. 01:18Premier Body Armor Plate Details
  6. 02:40First Attempt: HK SP5 & 9mm Bullet
  7. 03:36Success! Bullet Split Confirmed
  8. 04:08Examining the Hatchet and Armor Plate
  9. 05:22Second Attempt: .22LR Bullet
  10. 06:09No Fragment Recovery with .22LR
  11. 07:20Adjusting Armor Plate for .22LR
  12. 07:54.22LR Hit, No Split Fragments
  13. 08:28Conclusion: .22LR Too Small to Split
  14. 08:51Final Thoughts & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm and ammunition were used to successfully split a bullet?

The successful bullet split was achieved using an HK SP5 firearm with 115-grain hardcast 9mm reloaded ammunition. The bullet struck a custom hatchet, splitting into two halves.

What gear was used to catch the bullet fragments?

A Premier Body Armor Level 3A plate, mounted in a plate carrier, was used to catch the bullet fragments. This plate is designed to stop handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum.

Why did the .22 caliber attempts fail to produce split bullet fragments?

The .22 subsonic rounds were too small or fragmented excessively upon impact with the hatchet. This resulted in either the entire bullet fragment being thrown wide or disintegrating, preventing recovery of distinct halves on the armor plate.

What kind of hatchet was used for the bullet splitting challenge?

A custom Hardcore Hammers hatchet, featuring a distinctive purple color and the channel's logo, was used for the bullet splitting challenge. It showed minimal damage after the successful 9mm split.

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