Soft vs Hollow...AK-47 AMMO!

Published on October 8, 2022
Duration: 11:40

This video compares the terminal ballistics of 7.62x39mm hollow point and soft point ammunition fired from a 16-inch PSA GF3 AK-47. Both ammunition types demonstrated significant fragmentation and wound channel disruption in ballistic gel, with the soft point showing a tendency to shatter into smaller lead fragments. Penetration was comparable, with both rounds achieving over 14 inches of gel penetration.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test with a 16-inch AK-47, 7.62x39mm hollow point and soft point ammunition showed comparable performance. Both fragmented significantly, causing large wound channels. The soft point shattered into more pieces, while the hollow point retained more jacket material. Penetration was around 14-16 inches for both.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:31Ammunition Types: Hollow Point vs. Soft Point
  3. 01:42Velocity Testing: Hollow Points
  4. 02:52Velocity Testing: Soft Points
  5. 03:52Ballistic Gel Test: Hollow Point
  6. 05:18Ballistic Gel Test: Soft Point
  7. 06:41Gel Analysis: Hollow Point vs. Soft Point
  8. 07:49Projectile Recovery & Measurement
  9. 09:41Conclusion & Performance Summary
  10. 10:32Final Thoughts & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 7.62x39mm hollow point and soft point ammunition perform in ballistic gel?

Both 7.62x39mm hollow point and soft point rounds caused significant damage in ballistic gel. The hollow point fragmented, shedding jacket and lead, penetrating 14 inches. The soft point shattered into many small lead pieces, with the jacket and core penetrating about 16 inches.

What were the average velocities of the 7.62x39mm hollow point and soft point rounds?

The Tool Ammunition 122-grain hollow points averaged 2357 feet per second, while the Wolf 125-grain soft points averaged 2374 feet per second over a five-round test from a 16-inch AK-47 barrel.

Did the 7.62x39mm hollow point or soft point expand more?

Both types of 7.62x39mm ammunition expanded significantly. The hollow point reached up to .55 inches in diameter, and the soft point reached up to .60 inches in diameter, showing comparable, albeit uncontrolled, expansion.

Which 7.62x39mm ammunition type fragmented more in the ballistic gel test?

The Wolf 125-grain soft point 7.62x39mm ammunition fragmented more extensively, shattering into numerous tiny lead pieces. The Tool Ammunition 122-grain hollow point also fragmented but retained more of its jacket and larger lead pieces.

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