AR-15 vs AK-47!...Steel Case Soft Point Ammo!

[@conro7003]

Yes! More rifle tests!😆

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@nikos6220]

Yes please 👏. Still super curious what the .308 Win Critical Defense will do in the gel. Probably will make the two in this vid look like intermediate frag grenades

[@mateoocampo3165]

​@@ToolsandTargets For rifle, throw in a little accuracy testing? Nothing fancy. 100yds W/sandbags with your real world set up rifles is fine......

[@racecitypatriot66]

2nd that. 5.56/.223 and .308 mainly to start with

[@peggymorgan6355]

Agreed

[@nomad155]

.223 fans may be unaware but Barnaul is the top tier quality for x39 ammo at basic ammo pricing. Think of x-tac from PMC but steel case. X39 ammo usually goes at 2350, but that Barnaul was over 2400! That is spicy! You'll notice when you shoot it compared to Tula, and even Vympel.

[@Rushshooting67913]

I’m really liking your channel. It’s hard to find good content with firearm and ammo testing. But I think I just found it. Great content and great videos

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that.😎👍

[@RL-RL]

Great rifle test, and very surprised that the 7.62 didn't come off the table like in previous tests. When our guys went to Iraq and Afaganistan, many picked up and used the AK's for knock down power, as many enemies would keep on fighting even after many rounds of 5.56/.223 hit them. But they weren't using the softpoints. That chit went crazy after hitting the gel.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, that's gonna take me forever to pick out of the gel.😆😆😆

[@Dennismadeacomment]

Opium 👈 same with Vietnam, pops said only head shot 🤷‍♂️

[@jorgesolis9468]

@@Dennismadeacomment not even that 5.56 is terrible at long range like I n.v the middle east where engagement texted past 300 yards and now you have 5.56 being used in 14.5 inch barrels compared to 20 inch you lose about 400 fps with 55 gr 62 gr is worse and 7.62x39 has a tendency to naturally tumble even with low speeds even if drugs weren't involved theres a difference in performance

[@RimfireAddicted70]

I've seen what seems like 100 of these caliber comparison videos between these 2 popular calibers.....and yet every time I see a new video about them I'm watching it lol. This channel has the best format for providing data and visual performance of reviewed rounds. Everything you need to know and see to understand their performance without blaring rap music and endless cut clips of junk filler. He makes videos just like we would if we were doing this in our own backyard. Great channel, great reviews!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Really appreciate that. Now I've gotta go edit out the blaring rap music I put in some upcoming vids!😜

[@fivespeed3026]

I love AR vs AK videos! I prefer the AK, but both are nice.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@АлакПатрова]

7.62x39 is such a great round. The soviets knew what they were doing

[@Swampytheroot]

I have a bunch of the steel case soft points from 123 to 200+ grain weight. They all work quite well. Wish I had gotten a lot more of it. I've recently picked up cases of the PPU soft point x39 in the pointy and the very blunt round nose. They're both great for the dense woods and swamps around me. Can't see to take more than maybe a 200yd shot anyway unless it's a plowed field. Most of the files are full of $500k houses now 😢

[@dwaynewalker986]

I shoot Barnaul in both .223 and 7.62x39. The AK has taken two Whitetails. One dropped in it's tracks and stayed there , the other ran about 25 yards using its chest as a skid because both shoulders were broken and piled up dead in a pool of blood almost a yard in diameter. Barnaul 125 gr. SP. .223 would not have broken both shoulders. Lighter bullets are more subject to veering and destroy themselves when striking heavy bone. Here in the woods you can't even see more than 50-75 yards away so I don't need a laser beam trajectory. Thanks to your channel Tools, I'm going to look into that PPU RNSP as it appeared to have rendered impressive test results. Thank you for the nicely done videos.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I like the round nose PPU best of all so far.😎👍

[@billdye3530]

Don't like the separation but with 413fpe more I would take the 7.62x39mm. Both left some good wound channels but the 7.62 thumped the gel a lot harder. Good comparison. 👍 👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. It put some power down for sure.😎👍

[@billdye3530]

​@@ToolsandTargetsThe 223 looked really good until the 7.62x39mm hit. Rather use certain soft points than hollow points for more damage. No fun picking lead out of gel for you though.

[@alm9951]

​@Bill Dye what soft points are you referring to because now I want to get me some.

[@billdye3530]

​. PPU & Wolf Military & Federal Powershok have done well in 5.56 or 223. For varmints try the Fiocchi 40gr Vmax - not much penetration but like a bomb going off.

[@billdye3530]

​@@ToolsandTargetsUpdate on ammo delivery. FedEx scans the back of your Drivers License now - at least for some companies. Uncle Joe & ATF are tracking more. George Santos is looking better cause we all know he's a liar & crook. 😠

[@steelpunisher6944]

Nice!! I think both would work well on two legged vermin for sure. The 223 got more penetration than I thought it would. I figured it would just explode and have shallow penetration. Pleasantly surprised. Keep the awesome videos coming. 👍🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. A little mini grenade.💥💣💥

[@nexcpu]

Thank you - Learning a lot from your videos. Really enjoyed this one. I can see now how soft points really change the landscape/application of these rifles.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate you as always, my friend.😎👍

[@jardinero9112]

Thanks tools, I got all lathered up with that one big hoss. I definitely wouldn't want to be on the working end of any of those two. When it's all said and done. Love that 7.62x39

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. Plenty of power from these.😎👊

[@timrobinson6573]

Soft points in rifles are a nice balance between fragmentation and penetration.

[@ToolsandTargets]

These things definitely brought some pain to the jelly.😎👍

[@truthhurts7836]

I am so happy to see this test. I have several cases of each of those rounds. I've shot a bunch of each, but only plinking steel targets. Another great video keep them coming 👍.

[@cannaventureseeds2909]

Barnaul makes great ammo.. I loved it even more when a 500 case was $125. But still buy it at todays prices.. Good stuff.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. They would spell a bad day for something.😎👍

[@Dennismadeacomment]

Me I try to use reloads for plinking and try to save steel for SHTF or until we lift the import ban but not looking likely

[@JJ_SDWR]

I remember back when I was first getting back from Army Boot Camp in 2014 & got my AR, I was told around that time to be careful with the steel-cased 5.56 with that lacquer on it because SUPPOSEDLY if you ran enough & got the chamber hot enough, the lacquer could melt into your star chamber & if not immediately cleaned out could basically bind up your chamber. Not sure how true that is but I've generally avoided the steel stuff in my AR for that reason.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I rarely ever run any steel from AR's. Never had a problem but I just like to have the empty brass.

[@JJ_SDWR]

@@ToolsandTargets the past few years I've switched to only buying brass across the board. I'll pay the extra few bucks a box for it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BurbSK-bi2wh]

​@@ToolsandTargets I ran 1000 rounds of .308 steel case Wolf through my AR-10 in 2 days . Took it to my gunsmith for cleaning , he said it didn't look like that much steel went through it . Half of those rounds were lacquer finish and half polymer finish .

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@BurbSK-bi2wh It would take thousands and thousands of rounds to see any extra wear from shooting steel jacketed rounds versus copper. People make way too much out of the "extra barrel wear." from steel ammo.

[@BurbSK-bi2wh]

@@ToolsandTargets No disagreement there at all . I was talking about carbon build up , many people think that using steel casing will plug up your weapon with build up after few rounds 🤣

[@boogerdog5247]

Standing ovation on today's test. I have a lot of 7.62x39 s.p. in both 125 and 154gr. It gets in done in my AR15's in 7.62x39. I'm all over the G. Broker Barnaul auctions and o can't recall ever seeing the .223 in s.p.!!! Besides that, note that the .223 speed is hot! My opinion of course. Started to build an AR15 in 5.45x39 but the ammo dried up and so did the available stock of barrels dried up. I use the 7.62 s.p.'s on hogs but head and neck shots only. Smaller than .243 in Florida for game like deer, hogs not legal, but the Golden Tiger fraggies are ok for 2 legged applications. Your test today, would also test the talents of trauma E.R. types used to seeing 9mm fmj's...just sayin... I'd love to acquire some of that Barnaul 223 in s.p., that's hen's teeth classified.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, this would leave a nasty cleanup job for sure. Appreciate ya, sir!

[@mattpellatiro1333]

I've been considering hunting deer and if I do I plan to use my WASR-10 I have both tula 122 gr. HP and tula 154 gr. SP Would you recommend I use the hollow points just so I dont have to clean out more lead?

[@ethanfullerton507]

It would be cool to see some 9mm hollowpoint tests out of longer barrel pcc's, like 10+ inches. Keep up the good work sir.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👍

[@JJ_SDWR]

I'd love to see that too. I have a Ruger PC9, would love to see especially what some good 147gr loads do out of that 16 inch barrel. I suspect it's FLYING & probably hitting the upper limits of 9mm

[@armorist6570]

Yeowch! Nice to see devastating performance, even from cheaper ammo! Thats why whenever someone asks “AR or AK?” I always say BOTH! One for two legged, one for four legged critters. Im guessing we have more rifle tests coming? Cant wait if so!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. Trying to get some more in the pipeline.😎👍

[@therichie9916]

Both did very well. As far as the velocity and gel the .223 far out performed every 55gr sp from domestic ammo manufacturers. If it will hold at least 2 moa it would be a fine stack it deep load.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@hoffpbass]

Try some TUI 223/556 from Scott's and also would be awesome to check out some lead-free 223s which we're forced to use on Federal land. Putting the TUIs up against the Leigh High Controlled Chaos would be sweet. Thanks for switching it up to rifle rounds. You're my favorite firearms channel. Your content always helps me make informed choices. I welcome 308/7.62x51 as well.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that.😎👍

[@Dennismadeacomment]

Lol try frangible rounds... haha have fun cleaning that out 🫣

[@papadan8468]

Awesome test thanks. I always wondered what the difference between them was 👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Both are some potent rounds.😎👍

[@RichardCranium321]

yes, more rifle calibers! testing with a 10.5" barrel at 7-10yds gives you an idea what the same round will do from 16" at 90-100yds.... but most people will have 16" and most encounters will be inside 25yds

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yep. 100 yards is great to brag about group size, but most things are gonna happen much closer.

[@sparhawk5515]

Barnaul is very consistent ammunition for accuracy. It seems pretty effective for self defense as well.

[@Adam-nv9zo]

Thank you for the testing, brother. I think I'll pick up some of that to add to the collection after seeing this. Great work, as always, buddy. 👏

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Seems like most of the steel cased stuff has done nicely.😎👍

[@markthe2nd741]

Great test Tools. I think a lot of us would like to see more rifle tests. If you can get hold of them I'd like to see a comparison of those rounds against Fort Scott TUI in 5.56. I've got a few boxes of them and I haven't seen them jelly tested yet. Always appreciate everything you do.

[@TheGreatDaneR]

Great idea! Yes, this would be nice to see on this channel.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@andrewgarrison3485]

I really liked this test. I know it has to be a pain to clean up the jell after that much fragmentation. I still would like to see a 5.56/223 ballistic tip (V-max) test. As for.use: the only hunting I do with.a 223 Soft Points is strictly varmint hunting. As such, excessive fragmentation is not a worry. I however would not be apossed to using Soft Points on two legged predators.

[@ToolsandTargets]

It's a mess for sure.😆😆😆

[@miker9043]

Great test brother, i definitely agree with you that both are excellent for defense ! I go with the 223 for what i use it for which is critter control , 223 has the advantage because it shoots much flatter at longer ranges .

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.💥🦔💥

[@matthewhaley-xy1ui]

Here in the very wooded north east. 7.62 is king. Nothing over 100 yards, unless late season high mountain hunting. 223 no good in brush.

[@hoosierplowboy5299]

Good head to head test, Tools. Both did well in the gel; manstoppers for sure...

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@rogerray2545]

Good testing as always brother

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@offroadinfidel1916]

I prefer the greater mass of the 7.62. I have A bolt action rifle that I send 154 grain sp out of. What you use is up to you.

[@ToolsandTargets]

It's a thumper.😎👍

[@robertseafield5810]

Good info. Great video. 7.62x39 would be my choice.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@rsbreeze]

Excellent test!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya, brother!

[@seantell-iv5mq]

Can you test the federal 556 55gr Jsp that psa has on sale? It’s the 556a and it’s $10 a box right now.

[@ToolsandTargets]

My local shop might have some of those actually.

[@ForFucksSake57591]

@@ToolsandTargets mannnnnnn this is exactly what I was going to type. Your on patreon right? You are by far my favorite ammo tester. I got lots of stuff I’ll send your way to help with keeping costs low for content.

[@seantell-iv5mq]

@@ForFucksSake57591 no patreon that I could find. Man I’d definitely do the $5 a month and I’m sure lots of people would.

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@ForFucksSake57591 I don't have a Patreon. I have the membership thing here on YT but I don't really push it. Appreciate the thought for sure.😎👊

[@ForFucksSake57591]

@@ToolsandTargets honestly I didn’t know you could even do that. 10-4 you will see something coming your way shortly

[@thatsmytwocents4372]

Boy Tools, that 223 is one heck of a defensive round !!! Thanks again !!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nasty stuff.😎👍

[@mateoocampo3165]

55gr @ 3100fps from a 16" barrel? That's 5.56mm M193 performance. I've always considered steel case .223 as wimp loaded. Is it just this brand or has the steel case ammo industry stepped up its game? Makes stockpiling steel case a viable option.....

[@ToolsandTargets]

Seems about right.😎👍

[@ramonesparza8707]

Excellent review. Relatively new to the channel but my new go to for ammo reviews.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that.😎👍

[@scottstewart5784]

My defense round for my AR is 556 62 gr soft point. I don't mind less penetration and a 35 or 40 grain final bullet size after fragsploitation - less pass-through and missed shot worry.

[@ToolsandTargets]

It would have no problem stopping something.😎👍

[@3gunshooter60]

Totally agree with you on that.

[@Dwayne7834]

Good test. I have seen where other use Metal case soft point for deer125 and the 150. They said they worked great. I load my Own soft point Hornady 123 interlock for hunting deer. Thanks for the video.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. They would definitely do some damage.😎👍

[@kodywoodward]

I run Barnaul 7.62x39 in one of my ar's and I haven't had any issues with it and glad to see that if I had to this round could protect.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Definitely a nasty round.

[@BulletsB4Guns_2A]

I really enjoyed this video Tools! Thanks for sharing it with us... 🇺🇲

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that, brother.😎👊

[@billdubois56]

Another great jelly test Brotha .. I'm actually looking into building my 1st AR going to go with PSA parts ..

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. All of my PSA stuff has been great.😎👍

[@jeffreyrobertson7652]

Really enjoy these Jelly Test 👍🏼Tools Stay Safe Stay 2A Strong 🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that as always.😎👍

[@jasonkeating9958]

Really nice performance especially for value ammunition, Also that's plenty of penatration for defence and even less penatration would be ok as I'm of a mind that the more power fpe you have the less critical deep penatration is and when your in the 1200fpe to 1700fpe bullet fragmentation and jacket separation and 10" to 16" is actually much more desirable as looking at what's ideal for a hand gun and what's desirable for a rifle especially for home defense can't be compared as they are on average completely different animals.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@SIGP365]

Both rounds did great. However, as an AK guy, of course I think the 7.62x39 did better.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Hard to argue after watching this.😎👍

[@cannaventureseeds2909]

I got a bunch of Barnaul 500 count cases in 7.62x39.. For steel case, They make high quality ammo...I love Barnaul.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice

[@djmcdonald5508]

I wish i could find those barnaul x39 sp... my favorite x39 sp on pigs and very accurate out of my x39 ar

[@bobborlog1677]

I've had good luck with 154 and 125 sp 7.62x39 it expands and works great for hunting

[@ToolsandTargets]

That round nose PPU soft point I tested did a great job of expanding and staying together.

[@terrell48]

I have tried buying the 7.62x39 psp by Barnaul been wanting for shooting group but been unable to find

[@ToolsandTargets]

Haven't seen Barnaul of any kinda around here in quite a while.

[@scarifrougeone7225]

Unleashed in the East and West. Big time energy dumps. Love that testing there Tools. Totally interesting. Very cool to see the .223 VS. 7.62 X39 comparison. Great job. 👍👍. Nasty PSP ammo there. Total disruption. That .223 is nasty small pieces everywhere. The gelly needs a break after that ordeal. ⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️ Be safe.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that! Definitely a big difference from the usual handgun rounds.😎👍

[@VroomNBoom]

Man im really liking these soft point tests

[@johnparker9139]

I use the 7.62x39 steel sp for doe damage tags in the summer time. Crushes deer. For deer season I’ll use the ppu psp 123 grain in the ruger American ranch. Accurate to 200 yards

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥🦌💥

[@Nutty.357]

The 7.62 sure smacked that jelly harder! I like the FPEs! If I had to choose I would pick BOTH! lol! Very nice! 💥👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Akimbo!💥👈😎👉💥

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

A nice test. Rifle test are nice to see. Thanks for the video. 👍👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@thatsmytwocents4372]

Thank you for the test !!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate you checkin it out!😎👊

[@JimmyHinton]

I have an SKS model M that takes a AK-47 magazine. It came with a thumbhole stock. I had it since 1995.

[@ToolsandTargets]

It's crazy how SKS prices have gone up.

[@JimmyHinton]

@ToolsandTargets It sure is how much they have gone up. I paid $159.00 dollars for it back in the day. Several people have tried to offer me a lot of money for it. But I still have it.

[@MitchC357]

Nice test. Both good for defense applications

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@williammccaslin8527]

I use soft points for SD an hunting, but I'm a .30 cal fanboy, so 7.62x39 is my go to IMHO. THXfor the vid

[@ToolsandTargets]

Good stuff.😎👍

[@smallbore7025]

I buy soft point and hollow point barnaul ammo in both calibers. 62 grain in .223.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@DRay-or4tc]

I run Win. SP in my AKs. Hits hard on whitetail in timber at the ranch (relatively close range). I like the 64 & 75 gr Gold Dot (bonded bullet) for Deer as well. I’d imagine the Barnaul would be pretty good as well. Great Vid.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@jj4077]

Man you got the best videos!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that!😎👊

[@jeffhuntley2921]

Good test. I should have more sp in my preps

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

Around the 2008 I bought a bunch of 154gr soft point ammo for 7.62x39 in case I ever wanted to take it hunting. I never even shot any of it. I think its in a yellow box with red letters, Herter's maybe.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, should be good stuff. I read that it's Russian Uly stuff so should be very similar to Wolf, Bear, Tula, etc.

[@techfixr2012]

I am into this test! More rifle stuff please!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Definitely.😎👍

[@frank6029]

Both are deadly rounds, 2 different callibers, different reactions love em both as always. Stay Safe and God Bless 🙏🙏

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. Two of the most capable rifles and rounds on the planet.

[@l.a.3887]

I love the ar 15 556 for self defense but I love my ak-47 too grate testing between these two calibers grate job

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Hard to choose when there are so many good guns!

[@kimness7796]

I actually bought a spare SKS and 40 shot Magpul fixed mag last weekend cause of your hollow points test. 1550 foot lbs energy x 40 may give somebody a bad day!!!! Or perhaps a Russian refrigerator.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Very bad day!😆

[@paulscountry456]

7.62 ×39 is a far superior medium game cartridge and better close in for combat, 223 is illegal here in Washington for deer but can be used on cougar, for budget rounds really good velocity, my sks has no problems with thousands of steel case and old ammo .That cavity on the 7.62 is long .

[@ToolsandTargets]

They are packin a punch.😎👍

[@CatDaddySteve]

The only " boat tail" X39 bullet I know of is the Golden Tiger brand

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👍

[@johnnorman7708]

That 7.62x39 was running decent speeds. I would much rather have a bullet that held together and did not self destruct like that, except in a few special cases where reducing penetration potential was super important.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Same here. I'm not a huge fan of all that explosive fragmentation.

[@johnnorman7708]

@@ToolsandTargets I've taken and butchered enough of my own deer over the years that I have a strong dislike of excess damage or waste of any sort that has to be dealt with on the processing side. Extreme velocity and hyperactive bullets are not really an asset when it gets to that stage of the game.

[@frankbrowning328]

They both did well. Either would be good up close for self-defense. It would be interesting to see how the 7.62 X 39 does against a little hide and bone prior to the gel. That would tell us if it would be a decent deer load. Unless I'm hunting bears I dont worry about jacket separation. As long as the core penetrates deep enough all is good as that discarded jacket will now be a 2nd projectile that continues to cut so long as the animal is moving

[@ToolsandTargets]

I've never understood the big deal about jacket separation myself. Like you said, it's just more damage in my eyes.

[@jedediahsibley3355]

After watching so many pistol caliber rounds it never fails to suprise me when you do the rifles! WoW impressive, the rifles definitely f%#$ you up way more!! I'm well aware of this fact but, I F#@$!NG LOVE some gelatin time!!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😂 Yeah, it is a big difference when you see a rifle test after so many handgun ones.😆

[@randlerichardson5826]

Yeah I’m like you I expected more fragments from the 7.62 but it still done great the 223 I know it would blow up be safe Tools and GOD BLESS

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@LuckyDog350X]

I personally would not use either one for hunting, but for defense they would get the job done. I gotta say though that .223 losing all them little pieces of lead would be a nightmare for a surgeon. Have a good one brother see you on the next one.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, they would never get all of that out, if the recipient made it to the table for em to even try.😆

[@callum1465]

7.62x39 soft points work great for deer

[@virtuaguyverify]

I shot a deer with that Barnul 7.62x39 last season and it acted like a FMJ, went straight through

[@tonyrebel63]

Perhaps a surgeon would not be needed if the perp take the challenge and have to do a dirt nap.

[@leroycaudill96]

Good test Tool's.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that, my friend!

[@Bob-lq9ys]

Both would make great defense rounds , I reload using 55 grain sp , coyotes and prairie dogs. spear or hornady , Thanks for a great video

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥🐺💥

[@rico300zx]

Once again, thank you for the great video

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya, brother!

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Hey brother…nasty impact from both rds…. Fragamatics…noice , noice🏁….Wonderbar , and lovin it !

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Like a lead and guts slushy!

[@hphillips7425]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Have a good one from west Tennessee

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that!😎👍

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Another rifle test sweet! Both rounds performed very well and will work nicely with 2 legged critters. Haven’t tried that brand of ammo before. Thanks for another great test Tools!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya as always, my friend!

[@rjw261984]

Awesome video Tools! 🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@Brykk]

I own both platforms, but i almost always pick up my ak when theres a choice to be made. I do still prefer the heavier soft points though for the ak.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Puttin down some power.😎👍

[@daviddenson3324]

I have both rifles and my AK is my favorite and it's the bulk of my ammo storage. There's just something about the AK and 7.62x39

[@ToolsandTargets]

It's definitely a thumper.😎👍

[@Dennismadeacomment]

For me I like jacket separation just another wound channel and I'm going to start loading 68gr for my AR's little more weight retention and heard pistol barrels like heavier projectiles lighter ones lose momentum quickly... anyways 👍 another good test for the books .... c ya on the next 1

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir 😎👊

[@sammyprestwood3182]

I'd like to see the 223 vs. 556 nice video thanks again

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@ram218313]

both are great for i feel for different applications. ak may be better for self defense against larger problems but ar is good home defense or lesser penetration applications

[@ToolsandTargets]

Either one is a bad day for something on the receiving end.😆

[@nickshowsstuff435]

The soft point I been wanting u to test is the 154gr tula soft point I might have to locate some and send it. Won’t be as heavy as the box of shotgun shells so u won’t think it’s some rocks as a prank😂

[@ToolsandTargets]

😆😆😆

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍great test…….I personally like soft points.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. They laid down the law.😎👍

[@CeltKnight]

Great performance from both! As you noted, probably not ideal for hunting, but for self/home-defense or nailing varmints, these seem like excellent rounds.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Definitely some power.😎👍

[@АлакПатрова]

Would be perfect for hunting. Who doesn't use soft point 30-30? 7.62x39 is extremely close to 30-30 ballistic wise

[@CeltKnight]

@@АлакПатрова - I'd have to rewatch the video, but IIRC, the penetration, while great for self-defense vs humans, may be a might shallow for thicker skinned, heavier boned critters. Typically, for game deer sized and up, the better anti-human rounds often underperform on the big critters. But, yes, 7.62x39 is indeed very close to .30-30 ballistically.

[@justusbryant7366]

The soft points are for hunting

[@donhollifield2972]

Try the DoubleTap 124gr. with the all copper hp. I'm using this in the Ruger American Ranch 16in. barrel,getting excellent accuracy the bullet seems to hold up well in game. Only downfall is cost.

[@ToolsandTargets]

That's too fancy for my AK's!😲

[@josephpacchetti5997]

Good performance for both, the AK, jumped that jelly up quite aa bit more, are both boxer primed? Thanks, enjoyed it. 👍🇺🇲

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir 😎👍

[@josephpacchetti5997]

@@ToolsandTargets 👍

[@poisonPpaully]

They both basically lost 20-30% but the 223 getting that velocity out of a 16” is impressive and being over 3000fps means it should penetrate most “barriers “ if you catch my drift

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. That speed is no joke.😎👍

[@chretired]

Interesting test and results Tools. Either camp should be pleased with the way their round performed. But the debate will go on, which is best. Either way I don't want to be on the receiving end of either. Be vigilant and always be safe my friend.

[@ToolsandTargets]

One for each hand!💥😎💥

[@HyksosKhamudi]

out of the different 7.62x39 ive tried barnaul seems to be the most consistant and accurate unsure about their 223 have had my ar 15 for over a year now and still dont even have iron sights on it :P

[@ToolsandTargets]

😆😆😆

[@sammyprestwood3182]

I really love to see the old 30 ought 6 vs seven 62-54

[@ToolsandTargets]

I keep hoping to run across a pawn shop find Mosin at a good deal.

[@semichiganandy2127]

Nice comparison. They're both more than good enough for defensive uses, so I don't think that there is a way to be better than good enough.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👍

[@nigeltheoutlaw]

Why do so many people always disregard the jacket? I can get it if the separation occurs early, but that jacket was right by the core and would likely be right by the core in a person or animal as well, so it absolutely counts as part of the projectile in my opinion. I can see not wanting separation while hunting, but for anti personnel I really think it doesn't make any sense. Thanks for the test. Was curious about both these rounds and apparently actually missed this vid.

[@treetop.garage]

Some great performance tools

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. They would put a hurtin on something.😎👍

[@treetop.garage]

For sure

[@isellcatlitter]

i suspect those have corrosive primers... wash your barrel with balistol (i think that is what it's called) and water

[@ToolsandTargets]

Non-corrosive. You have to buy some older stuff or dirt cheap surplus for the most part these days, to run across anything that still has corrosive primers.

[@isellcatlitter]

@@ToolsandTargets i watch all these guys opening all the SPAM can boxes of 7.63X39 dated in the 1950's all the time...

[@lucky-rowe2623]

What magazine are you using in the AK? Thanks for another great video.

[@ToolsandTargets]

10 round P Mag. Appreciate that!

[@lucky-rowe2623]

@@ToolsandTargets On the AK? I have been wanting to get the 20 round P-Mag for my PSA-AK . I found some metal 20 rounders from South Korea but haven't laid not the money for the P-mags yet.

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@lucky-rowe2623 Yessir. 10 round P Mag on the AK and AR. I run 30 round steel Croatian ones on the AK for normal use, but the 10 rounder is handy for doing these tests.

[@Titan_Moss37]

Any chance of doing a 556/223 fmj vs a 556/223 soft point comparison? I think that’d be a good video, I haven’t seen anything like that on KZbin

[@ToolsandTargets]

Been meaning to do a plain ol fmj test with both of these.

[@largelarry2126]

Lets start a hunt for the best bulk ammo for 5.56, 7.62X39 and 308. Loved the test and I call you the jelly man.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya!😎👊