.38 Special vs Prince Ruperts Drop at 170,000 FPS - Smarter Every Day 169 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Shooting a .22 Magnum and .38 Special bullet at a Prince Rupert's Drop to test its breaking point.

Key Insights

• 🍳 Shooting a .22 Magnum and .38 Special bullet at a Prince Rupert's Drop did not break it.
• 🖤 The lack of an air bubble in the Prince Rupert's Drop may have contributed to its increased strength.
• 🚄 Future experiments will test higher caliber bullets to determine the breaking point of the Prince Rupert's Drop.

Transcript

Hey it's me, Destin, welcome back to Smarter Every Day. In one of the previous episodes, we shot a 22 caliber bullet against various Prince Rupert's Drops and you saw it splatter against the glass it was fascinating. Now a lot of people had comments on that, and they said that the problem was the lead would just splash against the glass, it didn't ... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the Prince Rupert's Drop withstand the impact of a .22 Magnum bullet?

The Prince Rupert's Drop was much stronger than expected and did not break when hit by the .22 Magnum bullet. Its lack of air bubble may have contributed to its strength.

Q: Will a .38 Special bullet break the Prince Rupert's Drop?

Surprisingly, the Prince Rupert's Drop withstood the impact of a .38 Special bullet as well. It did not break, demonstrating its high strength.

Q: What caliber bullet will be tested in future videos?

In future videos, Destin plans to test higher caliber bullets, including a .223 and AK-47, to determine if they can break the Prince Rupert's Drop.

Q: What is the purpose of testing different bullets on the Prince Rupert's Drop?

The goal is to find the point at which a bullet can break a Prince Rupert's Drop. This experiment aims to understand the strength and breaking point of these unique glass structures.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The host, Destin, tests the impact of a .22 Magnum bullet on a Prince Rupert's Drop, which was stronger than anticipated.

• He then shoots a .38 Special bullet at another Prince Rupert's Drop, which also survived the impact.

• Destin plans to test higher caliber bullets in future videos to determine the breaking point of a Prince Rupert's Drop.