Silver Bear 5.45x39 60gr Bimetal FMJ Gel Test Results

[plouffedaddy]

Just finished up testing the Silver Bear 5.45x39 round from my Iron Clad Armory AK-74. The test was shot at 15 ft, 40 degrees, and 300 ft of elevation and the Clear Ballistics FBI spec gel block was used with 4 layers of denim.

Results:

-2782fps, 1030 ft/lbs energy
-Tumbling started 2'' in
-Penetrated 15.25''

The manufacture of the gel block, Clear Ballistics, claims their gel meets FBI specs for testing. I calibrate my gel per their specs prior to testing and use 4 layers of denim per IWBA protocol.

However, by no means am I saying this test is a substitute for the great work industry professionals like Dr. Roberts and others do. I'm just a shooter that likes to learn about the products I use.

Here's the video of the test:

[Javi]

Very cool. I've wondered but never tried finding any gel testing with this caliber. You own & reviewed a Waffen Werks, right? How do you like your Iron Clad? I plan on owning one in 7.62.

[cantcme]

Penetrates and tumbles. I've been using this ammo and love it. Non-corrosive, feeds perfect and affordable.

[sd_shooter]

Thanks for sharing. 5.45x39 is a great round.

[zfields]

Curious if anyone has cut open the bullet on one of these to see if it has the hollow cavity like the military ammo.

[plouffedaddy]

Very cool. I've wondered but never tried finding any gel testing with this caliber. You own & reviewed a Waffen Werks, right? How do you like your Iron Clad? I plan on owning one in 7.62.

I am that guy, yes. Too early to say on the ICA but inital impressions are very good. I've got about 300 rounds through it at this point so we'll see...

[hellayella]

plouf, u bee floating all around the AK forums, man! tell me; any difference between jacketed hollow points versus FMJ 5.54 x 39 rounds when shooting?

[gun toting monkeyboy]

Have you tested the Tula HP in this caliber? If not, do you plan to?

-Mb