Does Cheap Russian JSP Expand? 7.62x39mm Barnaul 125gr Soft Point Gel Test
This video performs a ballistic gel test on inexpensive Russian Barnaul 7.62x39mm 125gr Soft Point ammunition. Fired from a Romanian WASR-10/63 AK-pattern rifle with a 16" barrel, the test uses high-speed footage to analyze penetration depth, expansion, fragmentation, and retained weight. The results show the soft point's performance characteristics, with specific measurements provided for penetration (15.4"), retained weight (110.7gr), and maximum expansion (0.769"). Velocity data is also presented, with an average of 2,493 fps. The video also highlights Aimed Research's high-speed camera rental services.










