Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing

7.62x39mm

10 Percent Ballistic Gelatin

Cartridges Impact Velocity

(ft/sec)

Maximum Penetration Depth

(inch)

Expansion

(inch2)

Bullet Weight

(grain)

Barrel Length

(inch)

Distance*

(feet)

D&S Manufacturing

123gr

Hornady V-Max

2221 12.3 0.291 123 20 10
Federal

123gr

Hi-Shok SP

2254 14.0 0.314 123 16 10
Wolf

154gr

Soft Point

2095 17.1 0.178 154 16 10

* - Distance from muzzle to ballistic gelatin block.