Saint Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 A couple of guys set up some boxes filled with sand and shoot different rounds through them to test the stopping power of sand. I don't know how technically accurate this kind of test is...but still interesting...check it out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 This falls in line with a myth Mythbusters confirmed as true. We all know that in the movies that the good guy dives into water to avoid getting shot. Jamie fired a Shotgun, an MP5, an M16/AR15, a Garand (I believe) and a Barret M82. They found that the MP5 went the farthest at a 30 degree angle, about 8 feet, but it was only a couple of feet under the water. All the rifle rounds broke apart upon entering the water, including the .50 Browning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I remember that episode. It was pretty amazing to see just how quickly the rounds disintegrated. Maybe diving under the water isn't such a bad idea after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 im wondering if the coarse sand vs very fine sand could have a different result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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