Ammunition & Precision Tests
Tests on various rifles and ammunition loadings, primarily focused on precision but occasionally also evaluating terminal performance through ballistic gel on particularly interesting rounds.
Precision testing of Sako .308 Winchester TRG Precision and PowerHead Blade ammunition fired in 10-round groups from an HK MR762A1 with comparison to handloads. Links sdkweber Sako Ammo Review: https://youtu.be/uBf_7G7x34w
Statistical analysis, measurement, and review of 100 rounds of 122 gr. AAC “Soviet Arms” 7.62 x 39mm fired from a WASR-10/63 with comparison to 122 gr. Arsenal and 124 gr. Vympel Golden Tiger ammunition.
Testing the precision of the Palmetto State Armory AK-101 at 100 yards using a variety of rounds.
Testing the precision of Hornady 5.56 x 45 75 gr. Superformance Match from an HK MR556A1 and comparing it to 69 gr. Sierra Tipped Match King.
Testing the accuracy of 5.45 x 39mm TelaAmmo 65 gr. FMJ from an Arsenal SLR-104FR and comparing it to 69 gr. LCW (Lugansk) and 60 gr. Vympel Golden Tiger.
Testing the Tavor SAR's accuracy with various ammunition at 100 yards.
Testing the precision of the Maxim Defense MDX:510 at 50 and 100 yards using a variety of ammunition such as M855, Sierra Tipped Match King, RWS, Berger, and Barnes, among others.
Testing the accuracy of 7.62 x 39mm TelaAmmo 124 gr. FMJ from a WASR-10/63 and comparing it to Barnaul Silver Bear and Bulgarian Arsenal ammunition.
Testing the effects that bullet setback has using 10 rounds of 9mm 124 gr. Sig Sauer V-Crown handloads fired from a Sig Sauer P320. From there, discussing pressure buildup and some methods of diagnosing pressure problems by looking at muzzle velocity and spent cases.
Testing the accuracy of 7.62 x 39mm Arsenal 122 gr. FMJ from a WASR-10/63 and comparing it to Barnaul Silver Bear.
Originally meant to be a test of the precision of True Velocity's .308 Winchster 168 gr. Nosler Custom Competition polymer case ammunition. However, due to cold temperatures (at least I think), this video ended up being more about some potential issues with the ammunition. Links sdkweber's True Velocity Review: https://youtu.be/BAXEACxMGLs
Testing the terminal performance of Vympel Golden Tiger in both .223 and 5.45 x 39mm using a 20% NATO Clear Ballistics ballistic gelatin block, as well as answering a question I had received in a comment on whether the .223 Vympel Golden Tiger bullet contains an air pocket.
Testing the accuracy of Vympel Golden Tiger 5.45 ammunition at 100 yards and comparing it to Barnaul 60 gr. Hunting/Match ammo.
Testing the accuracy of Vympel's 56 grain FMJBT lead core steel-cased, lacquer-coated .223 ammunition and comparing it to the Barnaul .223 I have tested previously. Relevant specs Barrel: 18" Ballistic Advantage Modern Series SPR (1:7 twist, 5,56 chamber) BCG: Sharps XPB in DLC Optic: Primary Arms 1-8 ACSS SFP Trigger: Wilson Combat TTU Single Stage
Testing the accuracy of Barnaul's 55 grain steel-cased FMJ .223 ammo through an AR-15 with an 18" Ballistic Advantage barrel (1:7 twist, 5,56 chamber) and Primary Arms 1-8 ACSS scope.
Test of the accuracy and terminal performance of Lugansk 69 grain FMJ military surplus ammunition for the 5.45x39mm. Terminal performance is being tested using a 20% NATO ballistic gelatin block with the round being fired from 7 yards away out of a SLR-104FR (Bulgarian semi-auto AKS-74N).