Videos tagged with 123gr FMJ

This video reviews Red Army Standard Elite 7.62x39 123gr FMJ ammunition, highlighting its brass-cased, copper-jacketed construction as an alternative to steel-cased options for ranges with restrictions. The review includes ballistics gel testing, chronograph data, and accuracy assessments, noting its performance is comparable to M67 ammunition. The presenter emphasizes its suitability for hunters and self-defense due to significant tumbling and tissue damage.

This video provides a detailed ballistics gel test and review of Red Army Standard 7.62x39 123gr FMJ ammunition. The test, conducted using an AK 103, reveals significant penetration and tumbling characteristics, with the bullet exiting the gel block at 31 inches. The presenter notes the bullet's retained weight and its failure to flatten or deform significantly, hypothesizing a thicker jacket. While accuracy was moderate, the terminal performance is deemed typical for Russian FMJ rounds.