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Glock19Fan · January 15, 2013, 11:31 PM

Thats becuase 2x4s arent really 2x4s.

As I understand it (which could be wrong), boards are initially cut to 1x6, 2x4, 4x4, ect. but the cuts are so rough that they are sent to a plainer. This shaves off a little bit off each side, making the demensions slightly smaller than original. For example, a 2x4 is really about 1x5x3.5.

Reguardless, if a bullet is going to blow through 1.5 inches of fairly sturdy wood, then it is definately enough to blow through a ribcage, sternum, or skull assuming odd angles arent present.

January 15, 2013, 11:31 PM	#8
Glock19Fan Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2005 Posts: 122	Thats becuase 2x4s arent really 2x4s. As I understand it (which could be wrong), boards are initially cut to 1x6, 2x4, 4x4, ect. but the cuts are so rough that they are sent to a plainer. This shaves off a little bit off each side, making the demensions slightly smaller than original. For example, a 2x4 is really about 1x5x3.5. Reguardless, if a bullet is going to blow through 1.5 inches of fairly sturdy wood, then it is definately enough to blow through a ribcage, sternum, or skull assuming odd angles arent present. Last edited by Glock19Fan; January 15, 2013 at 11:36 PM.