How far can a modern arrow penetrate through steel?

[jetwaterluffy]

Someone told me that an arrow shot from a compound bow can go through a reinforced steel door. I just want to find out how true that is. How far can an arrow shot by an athlete with a modern bow specially prepared for them shoot through steel? Also, how far can they shoot through wood, or rock?

 

[torquil]

I'm sceptical. But perhaps for a very thin sheet of steel. By energy conservation, it means that the work done by the athlete on the bow would be sufficient to penetrate the steel.

 

[jetwaterluffy]

So no-one knows, then?

 

[easyrider]

I don't know about a reinforced steel door now, especially with a regular broadhead. Going through steel drums/barrels aint as much of a problem, but you arent talking about very much thickness there.

 

[PJC01]

I cannot confirm the accuracy of the claim that an arrow shot from a compound bow can penetrate through a reinforced steel door. The ability of an arrow to penetrate through steel would depend on several factors, including the type of steel, the strength of the bow, and the design and material of the arrow itself.

In general, arrows are not designed to penetrate through steel as they are primarily used for hunting and target shooting. However, with the advancements in bow and arrow technology and the use of specialized arrow tips, it is possible for an arrow to penetrate through steel to some extent.

To accurately determine the distance an arrow can penetrate through steel, a controlled experiment would need to be conducted using standardized steel plates and arrows. The results of such an experiment would vary depending on the variables mentioned earlier.

In terms of penetration through other materials such as wood or rock, it again depends on the strength of the bow and the design and material of the arrow. However, it is likely that an arrow shot by an athlete with a modern bow specially prepared for them could penetrate through wood or thin layers of rock.

In conclusion, while it is possible for an arrow shot from a modern bow to penetrate through steel, the distance it can travel and the level of penetration would vary based on several factors. More research and experimentation would be needed to provide a definitive answer to this question.