Silver Bear Soft Point 7.62x39 Ballistics Gel Test (HD)

Published on May 3, 2013
Duration: 3:19

This video details a ballistics gel test of Silver Bear 7.62x39 125-grain soft point ammunition fired from an Arsenal SGL21 rifle with a 16-inch barrel. The test aimed to debunk the myth that Russian soft point rounds do not expand well. The results showed significant expansion and fragmentation, with jacket separation occurring.

Quick Summary

The Silver Bear 7.62x39 125-grain soft point ammunition demonstrated effective expansion and fragmentation in a ballistics gel test, with expansion beginning around 1.5 inches and fragmentation occurring at 4.5 inches. The jacket separated from the lead core, and the rounds averaged 2433 fps with 601 ft-lbs of energy.

Chapters

  1. 00:15Introduction & Myth Busting
  2. 00:21Ammunition Details: Silver Bear 7.62x39
  3. 00:38Firearm Used: Arsenal SGL21
  4. 00:51Chronograph & Gel Test Setup
  5. 01:08Ballistics Gel Results: Expansion & Fragmentation
  6. 01:34Permanent Wound Cavity Analysis
  7. 01:43Bullet Recovery: Jacket & Core Separation
  8. 02:03Measured Expansion & Core Size
  9. 02:20Performance Summary & Velocity
  10. 02:35Debunking Myths & Hunting Application
  11. 02:53Conclusion & Viewer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Silver Bear 7.62x39 soft point ammunition perform in the ballistics gel test?

The Silver Bear 7.62x39 125-grain soft point round showed significant expansion starting around 1.5 inches and fragmentation around 4.5 inches in the gel. The jacket separated from the lead core, with the jacket expanding to about 5.9 inches.

What rifle was used for the Silver Bear 7.62x39 ballistics test?

The ballistics test utilized an Arsenal SGL21 rifle, which features a 16-inch barrel. This setup was used to fire the Silver Bear ammunition through the ballistics gel.

Does Russian soft point ammunition expand well, according to this test?

This test suggests that the Silver Bear 7.62x39 125-grain soft point round does expand and fragment effectively, challenging the common internet belief that Russian soft points do not perform well in this regard.

What were the measured velocity and energy of the Silver Bear 7.62x39 rounds?

The tested Silver Bear 7.62x39 rounds averaged 2433 feet per second, delivering approximately 601 foot-pounds of energy when fired from the Arsenal SGL21 rifle.

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