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My 'soup can' test

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Penetration test. I filled 2 cans with water and shot at them from 5 yards.
Both were sent flying back, with one side penetrated and a dent on the other side.

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Energy around (7.5 fpe -8 fpe)

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I sprained my finger so I've gone with lighter bands & a lighter draw. From 8 fpe down to around 6.5 fpe. Still using 10.5mm lead (7.1g).
Here 6.5 fpe on a soup can filled with water @ 5 yards. Still penetrated 1 side and made a dimple on the other. Made a tiny clean hole, when filled with water.
Oh and the can wasn't braced, same as last time.
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Then few more test with empty cans. Braced and not braced.
Empty can 'Braced' against thick blankets behind it. Result was a tearing like effect compared to a clean puncture. Tested twice same effect on empty braced cans. Kitchen utensil Jewellery Automotive lighting Audio equipment Electronic device

Empty 'unbraced' soup can, different result. No penetration but a large dent and it was sent flying back.
Next, filled the can with water and tried the base of the can where I suppose it's structurally stronger. Lead managed to puncture 1 side again with a small clean hole.
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