Full Auto Friday! AK-47 vs Ballistic Gel πŸ”₯

Published on November 9, 2019
Duration: 6:37

This "Full Auto Friday" episode from Kentucky Ballistics pits an AK-47 against ballistic gel, comparing FMJ and hollow point rounds. The 7.62x39mm FMJ showed significant tumbling, while the Barnes hollow points expanded dramatically. A bonus .44 Magnum Black Talon test demonstrated impressive expansion, and the full-auto hollow point dump nearly destroyed the gel blocks.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested an AK-47 with 7.62x39mm ammunition against ballistic gel. FMJ rounds tumbled, while Barnes hollow points expanded significantly. A bonus .44 Magnum Black Talon test also showed impressive expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Full Auto Friday & Ballistic Gel Setup
  2. 00:40AK-47 7.62x39mm FMJ Ballistic Gel Test
  3. 02:14AK-47 7.62x39mm Hollow Point Test
  4. 03:01Bonus: .44 Magnum Black Talon Test
  5. 03:47Full Auto Hollow Point Dump & Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of ammunition were tested in the AK-47 against ballistic gel?

The video tested two types of 7.62x39mm ammunition in the AK-47: 122-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds and 123-grain Barnes Solid Copper Hollow Points from Doubletap Ammunition.

How did the 7.62x39mm FMJ rounds perform in ballistic gel?

The FMJ rounds showed a relatively straight wound channel initially, but exhibited significant tumbling after impact, creating a less predictable path through the gel block.

What was the difference between FMJ and hollow point performance in the AK-47 tests?

The hollow points demonstrated immediate and substantial expansion, creating a much larger wound channel compared to the FMJ rounds, which tumbled more.

Was there a bonus test in the video?

Yes, a bonus test featured a vintage .44 Magnum Black Talon round fired from a Smith & Wesson Model 629 revolver, showing its characteristic 'talon' expansion.

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