AK-47 | Steel Case Wolf VS Brass Case Handloads 100 Yards

Published on September 14, 2024
Duration: 6:05

This video compares the accuracy of Wolf 7.62x39mm steel-cased ammunition against hand-loaded brass-cased ammunition in an AK-47 at 100 yards. The test utilized a red dot sight, and the results indicated a slight improvement in group size with the hand-loaded brass ammunition, though not a significant enough difference to warrant using premium ammo in an AK for this purpose. The presenter suggests saving higher-quality ammunition for bolt-action rifles.

Quick Summary

Comparing Wolf 7.62x39mm steel-cased ammo against hand-loaded brass ammo in an AK-47 at 100 yards, the brass loads yielded a slightly tighter group of about 3.75 inches, while the steel case averaged 4-4.5 inches. The presenter suggests this minor difference may not justify premium ammo for AK target practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:36Introduction: AK-47 Ammo Test
  2. 00:44Testing Wolf 7.62x39mm Steel Case
  3. 01:12First 5 Shots: Wolf Steel Case
  4. 02:01Assessing Wolf Steel Case Group
  5. 02:27Testing Brass Case Handloads
  6. 03:07Red Dot Sight Limitations
  7. 03:20Assessing Brass Handload Group
  8. 04:06Comparing Group Sizes
  9. 04:47Conclusion: Brass vs. Steel Accuracy
  10. 05:07Ammunition Recommendation for AK-47
  11. 05:24Future Test Idea: SKS Rifle

Frequently Asked Questions

Does steel-cased ammunition perform differently than brass-cased ammunition in an AK-47 at 100 yards?

In this test, Wolf 7.62x39mm steel-cased ammunition grouped around 4 to 4.5 inches at 100 yards. Hand-loaded brass-cased ammunition with Speer Gold Dot bullets achieved a slightly tighter group of approximately 3.75 inches, indicating a minor accuracy improvement with brass.

Is it worth using expensive hand-loaded ammunition in an AK-47 for target practice?

The presenter suggests that for an AK-47 at 100 yards, the accuracy difference between steel-cased and hand-loaded brass ammunition may not be significant enough to justify the cost of premium rounds for general target shooting. Higher-quality ammo might be better reserved for more precise firearms.

What was the accuracy of Wolf 7.62x39mm steel-cased ammo in an AK-47 at 100 yards?

When tested in an AK-47 at 100 yards using a red dot sight, the Wolf 7.62x39mm steel-cased Full Metal Jacket ammunition produced a group size of approximately 4 to 4.5 inches.

What was the accuracy of hand-loaded brass-cased ammo in an AK-47 at 100 yards?

Using hand-loaded brass-cased ammunition with Speer Gold Dot bullets in an AK-47 at 100 yards, the group size was measured at approximately 3.75 inches, showing a slight improvement over steel-cased ammunition.

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