How deep does a .22 LR penetrate Oak Wood?

At the muzzle, a representative .22 LR load penetrates approximately 59 mm (2.3 inches) into oak wood.

What is the impact energy of a .22 LR?

This .22 LR load carries about 142 joules (104 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

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Will a .22 LR Penetrate Oak Wood?

Yes — defeats a 40 mm oak wood barrier

Penetration depth

59 mm (2.3″)

Impact velocity

330 m/s (1083 fps)

Muzzle energy

142 J (104 ft-lb)

Bullet behaviour

Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .22 LR load (2.6 g, FMJ, 330 m/s) reaches roughly 59 mm (2.3 inches) into oak wood. That is enough to defeat a typical barrier of this material — treat anything behind it as exposed.

About Oak Wood

Oak hardwood (~40 mm), denser than construction softwood.

.22 LR against other materials

Material	Depth (mm)	Depth (in)
Red Brick	49 mm	1.9″
Concrete	26 mm	1.0″
Tempered Glass	11 mm	0.4″
Steel A36	2 mm	0.1″
Steel AR500	1 mm	0.0″

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Will a .22 LR Penetrate Oak Wood?

About Oak Wood

.22 LR against other materials

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