Bullets vs Duct Tape

How much duct tape does it take to stop a bullet? Let's find out...

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[FlamingPope]

That's can't possibly be duct tape, either its crap tape or you have something else in between the tape. We tried this exact same thing at the rifle club last semester and the full jackets couldn't penetrate 4 inches

[HunterWarrior]

@FlamingPope I don't know what to tell you =<. I held that block in my hand and it was duct tape through n' through. I also helped put together the last few pieces of it. I'm willing to believe that there's a density difference between different brands or something but that was definitely a solid block of tape. Did you fire the same calibers at your target n' everything at about the same distance?

[bunny153649]

how come the penetration of 5.56 is further than 7.62?

[HunterWarrior]

@bunny153649 The size of the round does not always dictate penetration. The 5.56 is a smaller yet faster round so it really zips through stuff. 7.62 is a fatter and slower round. A similar comparison can be made of the 9mm vs .45 ACP. The .45 packs a fat, slow yet powerful punch while the 9mm is more likely to pass through the target with greater speed and penetration.

[christtrausch]

how did you make the target? im trying to do this for science fair, also i would be willing to buy some of the targets from you(for a fair price)

[HunterWarrior]

@christtrausch I've sent a PM with instructions. Good luck!

[LightestNebula9]

Great video.

I have some videos on my channel where I shoot duct tape wrapped ceramic tile.

[therealjhowie]

i'm surprised the m-4 when further than the AK. In a military test i saw, the 7.62 went through 8 inches of dense pine and the 5.56 did not.

[MrThaboss007]

im doing a science fair project can u email me i have some questions

Thanks alot :)

[weaponutjoe]

I have a couple of questions: 1. What specific kind of duct tape did you use (economy, industrial, heavy duty, etc.)? 2. How many rolls did it take to make the target? 3. About how much did the target weigh? 4. At what range (ft/yds) were you shooting at?

[de0509]

how about non jacketed ammunition. since you have rifles, i guess you probably have less powerful weapons

[cadetkevin]

@dalesalsa penetrates more but that doesnt make it a more lethal round. 5.56 is a very light projectile. 7.62 while slower, is heavier and causes larger tearing in human tissue.

[msaha1992]

Kalashnikov for the win!

[dalesalsa]

@cadetkevin don't you mean... that you prefer the 5.56 over the 7.62? since it penetrated more - the the wording of your previous statement..? Which one do you prefer really and why? It wasn't clear.

[cadetkevin]

remember that the US military no longer uses the 55 grain 5.56. Standard issue 5.56x45 mm is in 62 grains. Using a 55 grain round in a chrome-lined 1:7 twist barreled m4 carbine results in a loss of terminal velocity at ranges beyond 300 meters. accuracy and lethality is compromised with the lighter 55 grain so they upgraded to 62 grains a while back. either way doesnt seem to matter. clearly it penetrated. which is why as a serviceman...i prefer 7.62 any day over a 5.56

[boobzinaz]

@bunny153649 smaller round equals less mass means faster bullet