Newbie 0 #1 May 18, 2006 Anyone ever shot a gun underwater? Do they work? What happens to the bullet? Just curious really. "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #2 May 18, 2006 some do, some dont. The bullet slows down rapidly and stops and sinks to the bottom. Point blank it can still kill, but the effective range is a teeny fraction os what it is in air__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 May 18, 2006 There was a Mythbusters episode on this very topic... they seemed to have problems with some of them just under the water.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #4 May 18, 2006 yes, if the bolt action is fast enough underwater. the combusion of a bullet happens below the surface of the metal of the bullet. underneath the bullet basically. if anything hits the bullet hard enough, it will go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briguy 0 #5 May 18, 2006 QuoteThere was a Mythbusters episode on this very topic... they seemed to have problems with some of them just under the water. wait. did they shot AT the water or UNDERwater? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #6 May 18, 2006 QuoteQuoteThere was a Mythbusters episode on this very topic... they seemed to have problems with some of them just under the water. wait. did they shot AT the water or UNDERwater? Both. 2 different episodes. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #7 May 18, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteThere was a Mythbusters episode on this very topic... they seemed to have problems with some of them just under the water. wait. did they shot AT the water or UNDERwater? Both. 2 different episodes. Dave Thanks dave... I was thinking the same thing... saves me from actually needing to look it up...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #8 May 18, 2006 I have shot bullets underwater many times with my powerhead. I just paint the case to keep water out and never had a failure to fire. So, as has been said, if the hammer hits hard enough, it will fire. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #9 May 18, 2006 the results were fairly similar - high speed rifle rounds disintigrate. Iirc, the shotgun underwater damaged itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #10 May 18, 2006 QuoteIirc, the shotgun underwater damaged itself. Can't help but wonder if they tested with a breech loaded, rather than a semi.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #11 May 18, 2006 Glock pistols can shoot underwater. It's not recommended, but they will function while submerged. The Mythbusters episode was really interesting. I couldn't believe that just 3 feet into the water the bullet shattered into a thousand pieces. I thought for sure you would be dead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #12 May 19, 2006 > Can't help but wonder if they tested with a breech loaded, rather than a semi. it was the standard 200-300$ pump action 12 gauge. It's one they already had, and it's the most common type. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJarhead 0 #13 May 19, 2006 Koleshnikov 47 VS the M4A1 Carbine both guns were fully submerged in water, and thick mud, the AK 47 still fired (accuratley) and the M4 jammed. AK=more reliable and more accurate on the first 3 shot burst m4=accurate and ehh reliability Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #14 May 19, 2006 My water pistol does not look like it is working under water .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #15 May 19, 2006 QuoteKoleshnikov 47 VS the M4A1 Carbine both guns were fully submerged in water, and thick mud, the AK 47 still fired (accuratley) and the M4 jammed. AK=more reliable and more accurate on the first 3 shot burst m4=accurate and ehh reliability If you are going to dunk it in a muckhole I will always choose the FN/FAL over the AK47, I would pick it over the AK for any reason. The AK47 is a great weapon in a lousy caliber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #16 May 19, 2006 The AK 47 when you have to kill absolutely every motherfucker in the room. Can I interest you in an AK 47 never fired dropped once.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #17 May 19, 2006 QuoteThe AK 47 when you have to kill absolutely every motherfucker in the room. Can I interest you in an AK 47 never fired dropped once. Nah I just got rid of mine...it was really nice too, but I just didn't shoot it much. Used the money towards a Benelli M1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #18 May 19, 2006 QuoteAnyone ever shot a gun underwater? YesQuoteDo they work? SometimesQuoteWhat happens to the bullet? It depends --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #19 May 19, 2006 Quoteit was the standard 200-300$ pump action 12 gauge. It's one they already had, and it's the most common type. Allow me to rephrase. While it "may" be the the one they already had and the most common type; they should have tested a gas-operated semi like the Remington 1100 also. They might have achieved different results.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #20 May 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteAnyone ever shot a gun underwater? YesQuoteDo they work? SometimesQuoteWhat happens to the bullet? It depends Well thank you for that OUTSTANDINGLY informative post. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #21 May 19, 2006 QuoteMy water pistol does not look like it is working under water Load it full of piss and you'll see that it is working fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #22 May 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteAnyone ever shot a gun underwater? YesQuoteDo they work? SometimesQuoteWhat happens to the bullet? It depends Well thank you for that OUTSTANDINGLY informative post. I was just thinking the same thing! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #23 May 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteKoleshnikov 47 VS the M4A1 Carbine both guns were fully submerged in water, and thick mud, the AK 47 still fired (accuratley) and the M4 jammed. AK=more reliable and more accurate on the first 3 shot burst m4=accurate and ehh reliability If you are going to dunk it in a muckhole I will always choose the FN/FAL over the AK47, I would pick it over the AK for any reason. The AK47 is a great weapon in a lousy caliber Personally I wouldn't want to get shot by one whatever the calibre. ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #24 May 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteKoleshnikov 47 VS the M4A1 Carbine both guns were fully submerged in water, and thick mud, the AK 47 still fired (accuratley) and the M4 jammed. AK=more reliable and more accurate on the first 3 shot burst m4=accurate and ehh reliability If you are going to dunk it in a muckhole I will always choose the FN/FAL over the AK47, I would pick it over the AK for any reason. The AK47 is a great weapon in a lousy caliber Personally I wouldn't want to get shot by one whatever the calibre. But what about my water pistol?? Would you not rather use the water pistol if you want a gun that works when it is filled with water? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlankSteak 0 #25 May 19, 2006 QuoteAnyone ever shot a gun underwater? Do they work? What happens to the bullet? Just curious really. I just happen to have my Taurus PT9mm with me AND I'm near water... Hold on, I'll go check it out (give me 15 minutes)...______________________________________________ "...whatever stands against freedom must be set aside, be it ritual or superstition or limitation in any form." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
