What Will a SINGLE Sandbag Stop?

Published on July 27, 2022
Duration: 9:56

This video tests the ballistic penetration capabilities of a single sandbag against various firearms and calibers, from .25 ACP to 20 gauge birdshot. The sandbag successfully stopped all tested rounds, with varying degrees of damage to the bag itself. The experiment highlights the effectiveness of sand as a projectile barrier and concludes with a visual inspection of the recovered projectiles.

Quick Summary

A single sandbag was tested against multiple firearms and calibers, including .25 ACP, .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .357 Magnum, 10mm Auto, .410 slug, 5.56x45mm NATO, and 20 gauge birdshot. The sandbag successfully stopped all projectiles, demonstrating its effectiveness as a ballistic barrier, though damage varied by caliber.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction
  2. 00:4325 ACP Test
  3. 01:1722 LR Test
  4. 01:57380 ACP Test
  5. 02:379mm Luger Test
  6. 03:19357 Magnum Test
  7. 03:5210mm Auto Test
  8. 04:38410 Bore Slug Test
  9. 05:31300 Blackout Test
  10. 06:125.56x45mm NATO Test
  11. 06:5720 Gauge Birdshot Test
  12. 07:53Cutting Open the Sandbag
  13. 08:56Results and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the sandbag?

The video tested a variety of calibers against the sandbag, including .25 ACP, .22 Long Rifle, .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .357 Magnum, 10mm Auto, .410 Bore slug, 5.56x45mm NATO, and 20 gauge birdshot. The sandbag successfully stopped all of these projectiles.

Did any bullets penetrate the sandbag completely?

No, the sandbag successfully stopped all tested projectiles. While some calibers caused significant damage and bulging on the rear of the sandbag, none of the rounds fully penetrated and exited the barrier.

What was the sandbag filled with?

The sandbag was filled with beach sand. This was confirmed by the discovery of a seashell fragment within the sand during the post-shooting examination.

Which firearm caused the most visible damage to the sandbag?

The 20 gauge birdshot, fired at close range, created the largest visible hole in the sandbag. However, the projectiles themselves were not recovered, making it difficult to assess their individual impact. The .410 slug and .357 Magnum also caused substantial damage.

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