Penetration Test - Mosin Nagant vs Cetme (7.62x54R vs .308 win) - TheFireArmGuy

Published on October 28, 2014
Duration: 4:42

This video conducts a penetration test comparing the 7.62x54R Mosin Nagant and the .308 Winchester Cetme. The test involved shooting through 36 pieces of OSB board reinforced with lag bolts, duct tape, and two patio blocks at a distance of 15 yards. The Mosin Nagant's larger 7.62x54R round created larger holes but turned within the OSB, while the .308 Winchester mushroomed and penetrated further, exiting the OSB stack. A second .308 shot demonstrated more effective penetration and easier recovery.

Quick Summary

In a penetration test comparing the 7.62x54R Mosin Nagant and the .308 Winchester Cetme through 36 pieces of OSB board, the .308 Winchester demonstrated superior performance. The .308 round mushroomed and penetrated deeper, while the 7.62x54R created larger holes but tended to turn sideways within the material.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:30Firearm and Ammunition Overview
  3. 00:57Target Construction: OSB and Patio Blocks
  4. 01:24.308 Winchester Shot and Entry Holes
  5. 01:56Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R Shot and Entry Holes
  6. 02:24Disassembling the Target and Bullet Recovery
  7. 02:30Mosin Nagant Bullet Findings
  8. 02:47.308 Winchester Bullet Findings and Comparison
  9. 03:10Second .308 Winchester Shot and Results
  10. 03:43Final Results and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 7.62x54R Mosin Nagant perform in a penetration test against OSB board?

The 7.62x54R Mosin Nagant created large entry holes in the OSB board but tended to turn sideways within the material, limiting its overall penetration depth. The bullet was found embedded in OSB board 21 and board 30.

What were the results of the .308 Winchester Cetme in the OSB penetration test?

The .308 Winchester round from the Cetme mushroomed and penetrated deeper into the OSB board, with one bullet exiting the stack entirely. The second .308 shot demonstrated even more effective penetration and was easier to recover.

Which rifle caliber, 7.62x54R or .308 Winchester, penetrated OSB board better in this test?

In this specific penetration test involving 36 pieces of OSB board, the .308 Winchester caliber demonstrated superior penetration compared to the 7.62x54R. The .308 mushroomed and went deeper, while the 7.62x54R tended to turn.

What materials were used for the penetration test target?

The penetration test target consisted of 36 pieces of OSB board, held together by lag bolts and duct tape, and also included two patio blocks to assess impact resistance.

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