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seanc · May 21, 2013, 03:27 PM

zincwarrior: Check out the following website where they explore bullet penetration quite extensively concentrating on wall penetration results.

http://www.theboxotruth.com/

--> edit to add the interior link to penetration tests
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/theboxotruth.htm

They have a lot of testing posted and their presentation is often entertaining. You'd be surprised at how far buckshot penetrates.

The key take-away is bullet selection, not just caliber. Though you won't find much on the 5.45x39 V-Max, it is essentially a sized down .223/5.56 V-Max and you can expect similar results, although the 5.45x39 velocity is not as fast as .223/5.56 from the muzzle.

Responding to the OP: I'm counting on my AK74 with 5.45x39 V-Max as my family self defense carbine. It is equipped for night-time use (sight/light/flash hider) and is stored in a biometric rifle safe for easy access. I also have a pistol with night sights and a TLR-4 light & laser in a biometric pistol safe. My quick access rifle safe also has a 20 gauge loaded with #4 buck - the wife prefers that to the AK74

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May 21, 2013, 03:27 PM	#24
seanc Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1998 Posts: 590	zincwarrior: Check out the following website where they explore bullet penetration quite extensively concentrating on wall penetration results. http://www.theboxotruth.com/ --> edit to add the interior link to penetration tests http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/theboxotruth.htm They have a lot of testing posted and their presentation is often entertaining. You'd be surprised at how far buckshot penetrates. The key take-away is bullet selection, not just caliber. Though you won't find much on the 5.45x39 V-Max, it is essentially a sized down .223/5.56 V-Max and you can expect similar results, although the 5.45x39 velocity is not as fast as .223/5.56 from the muzzle. Responding to the OP: I'm counting on my AK74 with 5.45x39 V-Max as my family self defense carbine. It is equipped for night-time use (sight/light/flash hider) and is stored in a biometric rifle safe for easy access. I also have a pistol with night sights and a TLR-4 light & laser in a biometric pistol safe. My quick access rifle safe also has a 20 gauge loaded with #4 buck - the wife prefers that to the AK74 . Last edited by seanc; May 21, 2013 at 03:38 PM.