5.45x39 vs 7.62x39: ANY Difference On Mild Steel?

The video discusses an impending ammunition industry shift driven by global shortages of key components like nitrocellulose (smokeless powder) and primers. These shortages, exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts and stockpiling, are leading to a 2-13% price increase and a decrease in blowout sales. The speaker advises regular gun owners against panic buying, recommending instead a consistent, moderate purchasing strategy for commonly used calibers to avoid future scarcity.

This guide demonstrates how to significantly reduce the noise signature of an AK-pattern rifle by attaching a specialized suppressor and employing subsonic ammunition with manual bolt cycling. The Zastava Zhuk titanium suppressor is featured, enabling a 'bolt gun quiet' experience when combined with ammunition that doesn't cycle the action. This technique allows for extremely quiet shooting, emphasizing the difference between the gunshot sound and the impact on a target.

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of the Zuk suppressor, which utilizes metal foam technology for sound suppression. The test involves firing standard and subsonic 7.62x39 rounds from an M72 Zastava rifle (an RPK variant) to showcase the significant decibel reduction achieved, particularly with subsonic ammunition.

This video compares the suppressed subsonic performance of 7.62x39 and .300 Blackout. The instructor, Kai from Take Aim Training, demonstrates the importance of adjustable gas systems, particularly the KNS Precision adjustable piston for the IWI Galil ACE, to achieve reliable cycling with subsonic ammunition. While both calibers perform well suppressed, .300 Blackout is noted as being quieter and offering a slightly softer shooting experience.

This guide details a comprehensive barrier testing methodology comparing the 350 Legend and 7.62x39 calibers. The testing involves standardized targets including lumber, sand, concrete, and steel, with performance measured by penetration depth and crater analysis. The expert assessment highlights the use of ballistic chronographs and precise measurement tools, indicating a high level of authority in firearms testing.

This guide details the practical application of AK flip magazines, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers the technique for rapidly reloading an AK-47 using Goon Tape-wrapped magazines in a coupled configuration, emphasizing reduced reload times in tactical scenarios. The instructor highlights the reliability and capacity benefits of this setup for everyday carry (EDC) and combat readiness.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the .44 Magnum and .50 Action Express calibers, featuring a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and a Ruger Super Redhawk. The host, demonstrating high authority, conducts a series of tests including penetration through lumber, steel, sand, and concrete, followed by ballistic gel testing with hollow-point rounds. The analysis highlights differences in muzzle energy, penetration, and wound channel, ultimately questioning the cost-to-performance ratio of the .50 AE.

This video provides an in-depth, experimental comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, utilizing a chronograph and various barrier materials. The host, demonstrating high expertise through empirical testing, reveals significant performance differences, particularly in barrier penetration, with 5.56x45mm NATO generally outperforming .223 Remington.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of "less lethal" shotgun ammunition. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and plywood, the host demonstrates that rounds like bean bags and high-velocity .410 rubber buckshot can cause significant damage, challenging the common perception of these rounds as entirely non-lethal. The testing highlights the importance of understanding ammunition performance beyond its intended classification.

This video provides an objective comparison of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers through a series of rigorous tests including lumber, sand, concrete, and ballistics gel. The host, leveraging specialized equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and digital calipers, presents data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. While .40 S&W showed competitive performance in some tests, the analysis concludes with a preference for 9mm due to its higher capacity and lower recoil, highlighting the importance of practical considerations beyond raw ballistics.