Testing reliability and accuracy of 7.62x39 Ruger American Belom X-force New Republic Vympel tulammo

Published on February 27, 2024
Duration: 19:05

This video tests the reliability and accuracy of various 7.62x39mm ammunition brands, including Belom, ATS X-Force, New Republic, Tulammo, and Vympel, using a Ruger American rifle. The reviewer encountered significant reliability issues with Belom and ATS X-Force due to hard primers, while New Republic and Tulammo performed more consistently. Accuracy results varied, with Tulammo and New Republic showing promising groups at 50 yards.

Quick Summary

Testing of various 7.62x39mm ammunition brands in a Ruger American rifle revealed significant reliability issues with Belom and ATS X-Force due to hard primers. New Republic and Tulammo performed more consistently, offering acceptable accuracy at 50 and 100 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction & Requested Video
  2. 00:187.62x39mm Ammo Brands Tested
  3. 00:52Ruger American Rifle Setup
  4. 01:10Belom Ammo Test - 50 Yards
  5. 03:35Belom Reliability Issues
  6. 06:14ATS X-Force Ammo Test - 50 Yards
  7. 08:42X-Force Reliability Problems
  8. 09:55X-Force Duds & Failure Rate
  9. 10:12New Republic Ammo Test - 50 Yards
  10. 11:50Tulammo Ammo Test - 50 Yards
  11. 13:07Vympel Ammo Test - 50 Yards
  12. 14:5350 Yard Target Results
  13. 16:22100 Yard Target Results
  14. 18:43Overall Reliability & Accuracy Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What 7.62x39mm ammunition brands were tested for reliability and accuracy?

The video tested Belom, ATS X-Force, New Republic, Tulammo (123 grain hollow point), and Vympel (soft point hunting) 7.62x39mm ammunition. The primary firearm used was a Ruger American rifle.

Which 7.62x39mm ammunition brands had reliability issues during testing?

Belom and ATS X-Force 7.62x39mm ammunition exhibited significant reliability problems, primarily due to hard primers that failed to ignite even after multiple primer strikes. This led to several misfires during the test.

How did New Republic and Tulammo 7.62x39mm ammunition perform in the Ruger American?

New Republic 7.62x39mm ammunition showed good reliability and decent accuracy, producing groups around 1.75 inches at 50 yards. Tulammo hollow points, used for zeroing, also performed well with similar accuracy at 50 yards.

What were the accuracy results for the tested 7.62x39mm ammunition at 50 and 100 yards?

At 50 yards, groups generally ranged from 1.75 to 2 inches. At 100 yards, most brands produced groups between 2 and 3 inches, with Vympel shooting higher due to being 'hotter'.

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