Steel Case Shredders!... NEW AAC 7.62x39 Sabre Blade Black Tip AMMO Ballistic Gel Test & Review!

Checking out the New 7.62x39 steel cased Sabre Blade Black tip ammo from Palmetto State Armory. Are these another great option for steel cased defensive or hunting use? Heavy clothing ballistic gel test using a Zastava ZPAP 92 and PSA GF3!
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[@nikos6220]

7.62x39 was always held back by the subpar ammo. That stuff is awesome and real SHTF material. Based on the gel brilliant for SD and hunting

[@ToolsandTargets]

Mhmm

[@nojoeoutdoors4623]

Too much fragmentation for me to say it is a good hunting round. I don’t like picking lead out of my meat.

[@saltyseatv5904]

​@@nojoeoutdoors4623 same, but good for two legged fellas

[@nojoeoutdoors4623]

@@saltyseatv5904 indeed

[@luciankristov6436]

Its just as trash as the surplus lol that average spread is on par with tula. This is why everyone claims the AK is not an accurate rifle. Green box barnual sure proved that wrong. Average spread was about 8fps . That ammo hit nearly the same hole . This PSA stuff is straight junk but ill take it ... that's all we got

[@Biggestmac27]

You’ve helped me decide on so many ammo choices I’ve made 😂

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@DannyRay65]

The same here for me as in ammo choices...always what you see is what you get results with Tools ammo testing

[@jacklinks6097]

Actually really good results! I’m impressed by PSA

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yep

[@CiviTac]

I think their ammo is far more impressive than their guns. They’re doing a good job of lowering ammo costs from the other manufacturers

[@michaellavaughnrobinson]

PSA is really making a name for themselves the past couple years. Great test as usual brother.

[@michaelfabian2401]

YES!!! Finally, I've been waiting for my main Man Tools to get this new PSA black tip 7.62x39 and chrono it and give us some testing on this new offering. Hell yeah brother 🐐

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥😎👊💥

[@jonn8163]

I bought a few hundred rounds of each so I’m excited to see the results since I have not shot either yet. Thank you.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Good buy.😎👊

[@lydgate3419]

One thing I never see mentioned, but thatI REALLY appreciate is tge incredibly precise editing. Thanks

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that. It takes me a while to edit out all of my ranting and raving between scenes.😂

[@MidWesternShootingEnthusiast]

Awesome test! These performed as good as I hoped they would, and a little better than I expected. I would be very curious to see you test the Hornady Black 7.62x39. I’ve read rumors that PSA uses the 123 grain Hornady SST projectiles with a black tip. I want to see how similar they perform

[@locomike102]

I think they may actually be the Nosler 123gr Varmageddon bullets, but either way, this will be a big step forward for 7.62x39 defensive ammo.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I'm pretty sure I have some Hornady loaded SST.😎👍

[@MesoTroniK]

I would like to see it side by side compared with these!

[@JohnLee-jk5ew]

Yes please

[@c0t1d0s0]

Interesting performance in gel. I suspect the projectile is a not a VMAX, but a Hornady SST.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Sounds about right.😎👊

[@georgebobbouine4559]

Agreed.

[@juanthelawnmowerthief1641]

Exactly for the weight of the bullet it matches the Hornady SST.

[@B3AR-15]

Just coming to post that. Looks like PSA did a great job here.

[@SarvenInc]

Realistically there's almost no difference

[@steelpunisher6944]

Nice!!! Not nearly the fragmentation I was thinking either. I don’t mind the penetration. Devastating out of either length barrel but that 16” wound track is impressive. Great test good sir! 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@williamgaines9784]

~80% weight retention on that bullet is good hunting ammo. I am not so sure about the steel cased ammo, even though I have both Tula and Silver Bear on hand. If the price is significantly better than PPU, I might consider adding it to my stockpile. 👍👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@jessjosh4119]

I know if they are getting there bullet from Hornady the only 7.62x39 round they sell with a ballistic tip is the SSR...I'd say they changed the tip for PSA.the 300 black out is a 308 diameter bullet so is 308 win the 7.62x39 is a 310-311 diameter bullet..so in my guess those are the SST

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@JohnLee-jk5ew]

What kind of accuracy do they get? Making me think about changing my budget

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

I expect PSA to clean up their velocity inconsistencies in the future. This is just their first batch.

[@theproudamerican1967]

I would like to see more barrier testing with the entire sabre blade line up.

[@1nonlywelly166]

Great videos as always! Loving the jelly testing, no other channel does it quite like you! Keep up the good work. Also I would love to see you test some ammo from G9 Defense.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I've had a few people ask about those. I need to grab some.

[@brians2733]

That wound channel out of the 16” barrel looks pretty good. My defensive 7.62x39 go-to rounds are the SST and the great, unattainable 8M3.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@caleb6988]

These are great freedom seeds from AAC. Another great test brother tools.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@kennethferguson4283]

Good to see the 7.62X39 being supported there are a lot of guns out there chambered for this round. The supply of 5.56 and 7.62X39 ammo seems to be getting low in my local stores.

[@Skidz1818]

SOOO glad you did this particular one. Was even thinking about sending you a couple of boxes for the testing. Thank you!!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@bobg.8954]

I love when you shoot the AK's, they always bounce the gel so much, especially in the slo-mo. Great test T!

[@j.r.hornak460]

7.62x39 has always been better at penetration than other calibers inside 200 yards. Im still impressed enough to go buy a couple hundred rounds right now. Great video, thank you.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nasty stuff for sure.😎👍

[@Really-AintBuyn-nit]

It's not smokey like the comblock stuff. How about a 100yd accuracy test?

[@ToolsandTargets]

I can tell you it was absolutely stacking rounds on the 100 yard steel.

[@bobwilson758]

Excellent !

[@themoe6701]

Another good test! The only 7.62x39 ammo ive had fragment like a varmint bullet is the tula HP 124. All the rest have come out like these almost exactly...expanded, held together mostly, and penetrated well. Thanks for another good one

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@Goldenwithaleash]

I love that PSA is making steel case 7.62x39

[@wadelucero6461]

Wow it performed pretty good my first thought is good ranch round for coyote, hogs with that quick energy dump my second thought is that's a wicked defence round it adds variety to 7.62x39 capabilities another perfect test thank you

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. I like it.

[@mainebigfoothunter7088]

I don't presently have any AK's but I have a Ruger American 7.62x39 that's a tack driver and an old Colt Sporter with a factory 7.62x39 upper. I'll order some of this ammo from PSA. thank you for your testing

[@Dev-error]

As someone who recently got into guns just bought a Ruger sub compact and an SKS I appreciate what your channel provides. Im subscribed

[@Sumtingwong658]

What are SKS going for nowadays?

[@Dev-error]

@@Sumtingwong658 I got my Yugo SKS for $250(basically a steal) from a friend but they are normally $699 to $899 I swapped the stock 10 rnd clip for a 30 rnd archangel detachable magazine

[@CiviTac]

762 is notorious for penetration vs fragmentation where the 556 shines. This ammo performed very well imo for 762. I love my Sabre black tip in 300blk. Will probably pick some of this up too

[@jamestboehm6450]

Should work very well if SHTF. Even extremity wounds should be totally debilitating. Going to have to get a few boxes to satisfy a few empty mags.

[@Oldman650]

That's some really nice expansion.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir 😎👊

[@Oldman650]

@ToolsandTargets Do you think that the Sabre ammo is similar to the steel cased SST ammo that Hornady used to make?

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@Oldman650 Possibly. I think I have some x39 SST I need to test.

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Impressive results! Thanks for the jelly test Tools!

[@dgvideo7425]

Another great review. Your reviews are done so consistently. Velocity, jelly time & weight retention. They are very informative and well done. Thanks for what you do!

[@EC-mc7vg]

Seem maybe more like an SST bullet possibly. Good performance and good video. I like that you test from the shorter barrel as well as the longer barrel, lets us know how they will act farther down range with a bit slower velocity. Lots of people been waiting for this test, I think you just sold a boatload of this ammo for PSA.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, I didn't think about SST. It's definitely not as violent as a fragmenter as I expected, which is a good thing.

[@EC-mc7vg]

@@ToolsandTargets Hey Tools, you seem like the man to come to for what I'm looking for. I've been using 350 Legend for shooting Texas hogs the past few years and I really like it. Fairly recently Hornady came out with a 150 grain InterLock bullet in the Hornady Black line of ammo for the 350 Legend and I bought a bunch of it on sale because the Deer Season XP I use has got so expensive. Would really like to see what kinds of speeds it gets and how it does in gel if you get a chance to test it. Thank you.

[@JohnLee-jk5ew]

Boatload!!!

[@ReubenOaks84]

PSA has been coming out with some great products. I've picked up a lot of AAC in multiple calibers, it's hard to beat the price and so far it's been reliable and accurate. I suggest stocking up on it when it's available on their daily deals and sales.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@cgsimons1187]

These go a little on the deep side but the expansion, fragmentation, and damage in the gel indicates they would be effective. It also seemed to be pretty accurate from your PSA GF3. 👍

[@davidanderson3875]

I use hornady black 7.62x39 sst for deer inside 100 and love it-but they are pricey and can be difficult to find. I might try some of these!

[@mmccarthy9458]

This is exactly what AK owners need now that 125 gr Barnaul SP and 154 gr Tula SP are no longer available.

[@Asadkhan-mk7no]

Who love AK platform ⬇️

[@ToolsandTargets]

🙋‍♂️

[@brando104]

Thanks for being the first one to put a video out on the chronograph and the ballistic jelly test

[@Jam3s99]

I was surprised at the expansion and penetration. I agree that round will get the work done.

[@aaronr.5491]

I love it that aac finally came through on those 762x39 rounds. Im even more excited it’s in a black tip. lol. Can’t wait to buy them. Hope the price doesn’t go crazy when they are back in stock. 😮😮

[@DudeNamedRed]

I wanted to make sure production stayed for these. Got 500 rounds. Now I'm very happy i did.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@Graves-81_69]

I have to pick up some of that. For better results in my AKs and Ace I need to use Nosler, Hornaday, and Underwood etc. I have one AK that doesn’t like brass so she gets exclusively steel case

[@WraithChornobyl]

They should scrap these and bring some bonded softpoints in. The softpoint, especially in 154gr is alot harder of a hitter. This is still better than ruzzian JHP, but not as crazy as the SP. That was tearing chunks out of blocks.

[@WayStedYou]

Likely an SST. Hornady dont have a 123 gn vmax in that diameter. Hornady Black is their loaded version, but it could be varmageddon too, like you said

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@Maddog3060]

Looking good! Now if only PSA would kick production into high-gear; I forgot to get some when they released it and they sold out in like a day or two. Dangit, you palmetto purveyors of potent pew pews, make some more so I can get some decent defensive rounds for my M70!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, they sell out so fast.😆

[@rogerray2545]

More than 2 thumbs up today brother I've been waiting on this one thank you very much

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@hoffpbass]

You were right, Tools. Those earlier tests looked more like A-Max rounds. These look much better. Great varmint cartridge. 👍

[@fthirtyfivemr]

Just bought 60 rounds thanks to you! Awesome stuff as always!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@PassivePortfolios]

Excellent defense and hunting ammo. Perfect expansion and penetration. I prefer the 16.5" barrel for the higher velocity and sight radius. Thanks for another great review.

[@ckiefner715]

Great test! I had been waiting and was excited to see what the results would be.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@kevindutton3676]

Been waiting on this one. Thats a spicy round. I’m putting this in mags tonight. Thanks bud

[@ToolsandTargets]

Good stuff for sure.😎👊

[@JJ_SDWR]

Interesting stuff. I have some 5.56 in a 60gr V-Max loaded by Freedom Munitions, I wonder if it would be similar. I've mostly stocked the 60gr soft point 5.56 because I figure a soft point round is a good choice for SHTF medium-ish game and/or two-legged predators.

[@g26s239]

Great permance in both barrel lengths. I briefly considered an 11" or 14" CZ Bren 2 to complement my Norinco SKS and Polytech AKS 762 and then cheaped out because of ammo costs and got a CZ Scorpion 3+ w/7.8" barrel instead. I have always liked the 762 x 39 since I got my first one 35 years ago. Nice guns you got there T&T.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@a.arnold7494]

Maybe that’s why Noslers SSA flat-based tipped 7.62x39 loading went away.

[@megatrends]

The earlier part you mentioned while shooting long range that they were pretty much stacking on top of each other for groupings. Sounds like really good ammo.

[@tylertapp131]

Wow! Im actually very impressed with that, and idea if youlle ever do a video on the aac sabre 300 blackout rounds? Im a huge fan of the sabre 220 black tips they make, very accurate. Would love to see what they do in a block, ive been shootin em in a 14 inch scout pistol.

[@reconrc1787]

I agree with the others claiming these bullets are the SST. From testing I have done with the Hornady bullets, these do seem very similar to the SST.

[@YooperMan906]

Great video. I picked up 1000 rounds of this stuff. Gonna keep it stored away for a "rainy day" PSA gets all my business

[@SirGlockALott]

Awesome round, another great video, keep them coming brother!

[@raybo34]

Nice test. Those round are no joke for sure. Good performance from those rounds.

[@ToolsandTargets]

They would make a mess of something.😎👊

[@raybo34]

@@ToolsandTargets for sure.

[@moga864]

Scored a battle pack each of the black tip and the FMJ for range use. Looking fw to the outcome from ur evaluation. Tks a lot 👍🏼

[@thastinger345]

Nosler makes a black tip .310 123Gr bullet, they call it "varmageddon" . Might be what these are. I load them in boxer primed brass, excellent round. Hornady SSR bullets we're not as accurate, for me, as the Nosler Varamageddon bullets were. If they are Hornady, they would have to be the SSR .310 bullet with the tip color changed from red to black.

[@charlesmorgan1879]

I got the poboy psa lower & bca upper mashup and have read comments of broken "enhanced " firing pins & extractors so i ordered backups from BRA & Kak as so far i've only bought igman brass 123/124gr fmj and haven't finished setup or sight in...gettin ancy

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@jungleno.]

Good luck trying to reload that Igman brass!

[@user-cg8dn2xj2w]

I agree with some of the other comments about it being a SST bullet with a black tip which is still a great bullet

[@dentalnovember]

I love these. It would be interesting to see if there is any difference fired out of a bolt action like the Ruger American. I put these above those PPU soft points you tested that are also terrific. It is nice to see some 7.62/39 rounds that are worthy of taking large game.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Agreed. I almost used the Ruger for these. I'll have to do a follow up maybe at a different distance.

[@dalesmyth7398]

I have the Ruger American chambered in 7.62x39mm, and any ammo I have, groups well. Even the old Norinco I have groups good. I tried out the PPU round nose like you mentioned, it was good too. So, I bet this ammo on the video would group very well too out of a bolt rifle. I've been trying to find some, no luck so far.

[@g54b95]

Hi Brian! Saw you won an auction last night I was watching. Looking forward to seeing the new caliber on the channel! Obvious comparisons would be .380 ACP and 9mm Luger. Can't wait. 'Welcome to the party, pal!'.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I guess I probably shouldn't have used my same user name on there.😂 I actually thought it was anonymous to everyone but the seller. I'm a newb on there!😆

[@g54b95]

@@ToolsandTargets The first pistol I bought was chambered in that. Solid round. Looking forward for your tests!

[@joesephkingston1621]

I still have a good amount of the old steel cased Hornady SST that has been discontinued. This looks like a good replacement.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@danielvalencia6582]

Ive been very impressed by the AAC offerings! It would be nice to see a 308 win test in the same version

[@scarifrougeone7225]

Nice, AAC Sabre blade some good performing ammo. Massive energy dump. Good for vaporizing melons and soda pops lol. I thought maybe some more fragmentation. I remember those .223 going to pieces. Great video and commentary. A+ test there Tools. Thanks for sharing and be safe. ⭐️⭐️🇺🇸⭐️⭐️

[@donnieates]

Love the projectile. Hate the steel cases. I like the option to reload the spent cases on any premium ammo I might purchase.

[@billdye3530]

I don't own a 7.62x39 now but this would be the ammo for defense. Pretty wicked stuff. Out of the 10in it really rocked that gel block. Very nice! 👍🙏💥

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. x39 is some good stuff.

[@cercaz]

I can't wait to try it out on my Sam7K

[@4g63a1]

This is my new go to ammo because of this video.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Good results in my book. Good camp or farm protection. Deer, coyote, hog would be suitable within range. Good options. Thank you Sir. I wonder if these aren't more of an SST.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I didn't think of those at the time but definitely seem that way now that y'all mentioned it. I do have some Hornady x39 SST I can test.😎👍

[@twistedfocus]

That’s way better than I expected from an apparently “varmint style” bullet. I stacked the Tula 8M3 pretty deep when J&G had them made but would certainly consider these if they’re cheap enough. Accuracy was not the greatest with the 8M3 but probably inconsistent loading, like we maybe saw here with the PSA.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Seems like some solid stuff.😎👍

[@omnivore2220]

Would like to see its terminal performance from an SKS (longer barrel), too.

[@truthhurts7836]

I haven't taken these to the range yet, but i have several boxes of each. I try to stock up on the ammo that does well on your reviews.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice. I didn't group any on paper, but I can tell you they were stacking on top of each other on the steel at 100 yards.

[@brando104]

Honestly it's kind of nice that they retained a lot I know the Hornady I've never been able to capture a projectile with shooting the that specific round from horndaddy

[@CatDaddySteve]

I handloaded a LOT of Hornady Zombie Max Z39 ( green Amax ) and they are fantastic bullets out of the AK or out of my AR47 😁👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Do they still sell the green zombie tip ones or some you've had for a while?

[@Dwayne7834]

Good performance from them in both length barrels 👍🇺🇸

[@mikebrown9997]

Tools, i like this ammo. I have a BCA AR762 with a 16" barrel. Love that wound channel on it and it was hitting the target way out there.

[@Mgarcia3160]

Went looking for some of those in all my local gun shops, including Sheels and Bass Pro. Couldn't find them anywhere.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I don't know if they sell em anywhere besides their own stores and website.

[@Hanover_Fist]

Tools...What a performance from a 2 legged varmant round.....I would like to see this against the 5.56. Thanks---as usual, a very interesting vid!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@RL-RL]

You did very good with this test.That saying, still PSA still loaded them a little light. Not hitting the 2375 from a 16" "Sporter" barrell is unacceptable in my book, but that's just me... At least now I don't have to put in an order for a hug box of mags to fill! 🤣

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@adamannala5498]

7.62 x 39. Great round. I miss the days of stupid cheap ammo though.

[@Dmac6969]

It'd be sweet if someone made a green tip type 7.62x39mm

[@Solidcambo]

You're the man i asked and received awesome review. Can't wait to try this in my ak104

[@pinkysgarage4517]

I think the jelly contraption should never be more than 7 yards from the muzzle. I want to know the close corners performance! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@jungleno.]

12 gauge for close quarters😉

[@magnumman50]

Going to pick up some of those, thanks for the testing, i enjoy watching all your tests.

[@ljubomirculibrk4097]

Try whit brass ammo from Prvi Partizan, Serbia. Its corrosive primer, medium V, but its consistent. Medium quality for a ammo, but beter than most low budget.

[@randyhavard6084]

I hope they continue to come out with good products. Definitely be putting in an order.

[@Disastrous.Affect]

Excellent testing as always. 👍 I'm gonna have to go back and watch the 5.56 video and see what happened. 👊

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@franklinmarks7845]

I always thought that the blue and black tip were Nosler loaded projectiles just like the VMAX

[@paulschmidt1247]

I just picked up some AAC 77 grain 5.56 which I’m excited about, and it was only $10.99 a box.

[@STLSNIPER]

Awesome ammo! I own 3 AK's and a SKS. I will buy some of this when I can find it...Good video Tools..!!!

[@shawnpatten6515]

Great video. I have great luck with AAC ammo.

[@stevew8716]

Those recovered slugs don't look like v-max to me. My guess is they changed the chemistry of the core a little bit to get it to hold together more. Whatever they did, great job psa/aac, and great video as usual.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, several folks have mentioned it might be the SST bullet instead. I have some Hornady loaded SST I need to test out for comparison.

[@texasrex2222]

Looks like I know what my next bulk order of some x39 will be!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@oubliette862]

I like interesting AK ammo, I don't have the kind you're testing. I picked up a box of the tumbling rounds, they are some sharp bullets, like needles. performance seemed fine to me. but according to rob ski over at Ak operators the ammo here is slow and underpowered ammo effects accuracy leaving too much time for human error. possibly a contributor to the stories of Ak being not accurate. he knows a lot more about Ak platforms than me. I feel like he knows what he is talking about. he's been on point so far as I can determine.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@michaellavaughnrobinson]

What brand are those bad boys?

[@oubliette862]

@@michaellavaughnrobinson they are fort Scott munitions tui. I haven't had a chance to shoot any so I can't say if they're any good. They weren't very expensive though.