AK47 Ammo Test Part 2: Norinco, Tula, Wolf & Winchester!

Published on May 14, 2017
Duration: 6:52

This AK-47 ammo test compares Norinco, Tula, Wolf Mil-Spec, and Winchester 7.62x39mm loads using an Arsenal SLR-107R and LabRadar for velocity. Wolf Mil-Spec 123gr emerged as the winner due to its superior consistency (19.1 FPS SD) and velocity (2320 FPS). Winchester 123gr was the slowest and least cost-effective.

Quick Summary

Wolf 123gr Mil-Spec ammunition won the AK-47 ammo test, achieving the best consistency with a standard deviation of 19.1 FPS and a high average velocity of 2320 FPS. This performance surpassed Norinco, Tula, and Winchester 7.62x39mm loads tested on an Arsenal SLR-107R.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Equipment Setup
  2. 01:05Norinco Yellow Box Ammo Test
  3. 03:21Tula 124gr FMJ Ammo Test
  4. 04:05Wolf 123gr Mil-Spec Ammo Test
  5. 04:57Winchester 123gr FMJ Ammo Test
  6. 06:06Ammunition Test Conclusion & Winner

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 7.62x39mm ammunition performed best in the AK Operators Union test?

Wolf 123gr Mil-Spec ammunition was declared the winner. It demonstrated the best consistency with the lowest standard deviation of 19.1 FPS and a strong average velocity of 2320 FPS, outperforming Norinco, Tula, and Winchester.

What were the average velocities and standard deviations for the tested 7.62x39mm ammo?

Norinco averaged 2279 FPS (SD 26.3), Tula averaged 2299 FPS (SD 29.5), Wolf Mil-Spec averaged 2320 FPS (SD 19.1), and Winchester averaged 2136 FPS (SD 24.7). Wolf showed the best consistency.

How did Winchester 123gr FMJ perform compared to other brands in the AK-47 ammo test?

Winchester 123gr FMJ was the slowest tested ammo, averaging 2136 FPS with a standard deviation of 24.7 FPS. It did not offer competitive performance or value compared to other options like Wolf Mil-Spec.

What equipment was used for the AK-47 ammunition velocity testing?

The test utilized an Arsenal SLR-107R rifle and a LabRadar Doppler radar device. The LabRadar accurately measured muzzle velocity and standard deviation for each tested ammunition type under specific environmental conditions.

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