Russian Fruit Salad

Published on February 21, 2011
Duration: 5:42

This video compares the terminal ballistics of four rifle calibers (5.56, 7.62x39, 7.62x54R, and .270) by shooting cantaloupes. The 5.56 showed clean entry/exit, the 7.62x39 had a larger exit, the 7.62x54R surprisingly cleaner pass-through, and the .270 completely obliterated the fruit. The video also features a paintball event announcement.

Quick Summary

FPSRussia tested 5.56, 7.62x39mm, 7.62x54R, and .270 calibers on cantaloupes. The .270 Winchester completely obliterated the fruit, while the 5.56 showed cleaner wounds. The video also promoted a paintball event at CPX Sports in Joliet, Illinois.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Event Announcement & Intro
  2. 00:48Caliber Comparison Setup
  3. 01:15AR-15 (5.56) Test
  4. 02:00AK-47 (7.62x39) Test
  5. 02:40Mosin Nagant (7.62x54R) Test
  6. 03:25Remington 700 (.270) Test
  7. 04:33Coconut Finale & Teaser

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested in the FPSRussia 'Russian Fruit Salad' video?

The video tested the terminal ballistics of four rifle calibers: 5.56x45mm (AR-15), 7.62x39mm (AK-47), 7.62x54R (Mosin Nagant), and .270 Winchester (Remington 700) by shooting cantaloupes.

How did the 5.56 and 7.62x39mm calibers perform on cantaloupes?

The 5.56 showed clean entry and exit wounds. The 7.62x39mm had a small entry but a much larger, more destructive exit wound, indicating greater tissue damage.

Which rifle caliber completely destroyed the cantaloupe in the video?

The .270 Winchester caliber, fired from a Remington 700 rifle, completely obliterated the cantaloupe, leaving only small fragments behind, showcasing its significant power.

What is CPX Sports and its relation to FPSRussia?

CPX Sports is a paintball facility located in Joliet, Illinois. FPSRussia announced a paintball event there where fans could play with him at a discounted rate.

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