Finished up the testing of the Golden Tiger 5.45x39 59gr FMJ round. Here are the conditions and results.
Test conditions:
-SGL 31-61
-Test rounds fired from 15 feet
-"FBI spec" (Their term, not mine...) Clear Ballistics gel block
Results:
-2909 FPS, 1108 FT/LBS energy
-18'' of penetration
Here's the video showing the test, the permanent cavity, where the bullet started to tumble, and a discussion of the results:
Golden Tiger Gel Test HD Video Link