Golden Tiger 7.62x39 124gr FMJBT Gel Test Results

Mrgunsngear · June 28, 2013, 07:47 PM

Finished up the testing of the Golden Tiger 7.62x39 124gr FMJBT round. Here are the conditions and results.

Test conditions:
-16'' SGL21
-Test rounds fired from 15 feet
-"FBI spec" (Their term, not mine...) Clear Ballistics gel block

Chrono Data:
-2367 feet per second
-1542 foot pounds of energy

Results:
-1st shot tumbled out of the 2nd gel block
-2nd shot stopped at 29.5''
-Good tumbling can be seen along the wound track

Here's the video showing the test, the permanent cavity, both shots into the gel, and a discussion of the results:

Golden Tiger Gel Test HD Video Link

pturner67 · June 30, 2013, 03:35 PM

Good video

seanc · July 1, 2013, 01:37 PM

Thanks for the detailed, concise, review! I'm a big fan of GT based on accuracy and perceived performance based on bullet design and cross sections. Glad to see actual results that demonstrate the designs inclination to tumble. Now, if they'll just import their 5.45x39 ammo again...

NWCP · July 2, 2013, 04:59 AM

My CZ VZ58 really like the Golden Tiger ammo.

UtopiaTexasG19 · July 2, 2013, 05:59 AM

What does that particular rifle weigh with the magazine fully loaded?

SR420 · July 2, 2013, 08:48 AM

My Norinco responds very well when fed Golden Tiger ammo

Mrgunsngear · July 2, 2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

What does that particular rifle weigh with the magazine fully loaded?

I don't notice it with the size of my guns

June 28, 2013, 07:47 PM	#1
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	Golden Tiger 7.62x39 124gr FMJBT Gel Test Results Finished up the testing of the Golden Tiger 7.62x39 124gr FMJBT round. Here are the conditions and results. Test conditions: -16'' SGL21 -Test rounds fired from 15 feet -"FBI spec" (Their term, not mine...) Clear Ballistics gel block Chrono Data: -2367 feet per second -1542 foot pounds of energy Results: -1st shot tumbled out of the 2nd gel block -2nd shot stopped at 29.5'' -Good tumbling can be seen along the wound track Here's the video showing the test, the permanent cavity, both shots into the gel, and a discussion of the results: Golden Tiger Gel Test HD Video Link __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

July 2, 2013, 08:48 AM	#6
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	My Norinco responds very well when fed Golden Tiger ammo __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

June 30, 2013, 03:35 PM	#2
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Posts: 737	Good video

July 1, 2013, 01:37 PM	#3
seanc Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1998 Posts: 590	Thanks for the detailed, concise, review! I'm a big fan of GT based on accuracy and perceived performance based on bullet design and cross sections. Glad to see actual results that demonstrate the designs inclination to tumble. Now, if they'll just import their 5.45x39 ammo again...

July 2, 2013, 04:59 AM	#4
NWCP Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2006 Posts: 1,903	My CZ VZ58 really like the Golden Tiger ammo.

July 2, 2013, 05:59 AM	#5
UtopiaTexasG19 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 743	What does that particular rifle weigh with the magazine fully loaded?