7.62x39mm gel test: Tula 8M3

**AndrewWiggin** · 01-09-17, 09:55

TulAmmo 124 gr 8M3

https://youtu.be/0ENhmMKuaVU

2,396 fps
2,448 fps
2,479 fps
2,448 fps
2,439 fps

Avg: 2,442 fps

The largest fragment measured 0.686" x 0.352" x 0.167" and penetrated to 14.7"
The fragments seen in the photo below weighed, from left to right: 55.9gr 13.5gr 25.5gr 6.1gr 1.3gr 6.8gr

**Fluffy Bunny** · 01-15-17, 20:21

That looks so good, I'm wondering why I own ar-15s instead of AKs.

**AndrewWiggin** · 01-15-17, 22:05

Because ergonomics.

**Kain** · 01-15-17, 22:19

As always, a good video. I actually saw the 8M3 ammo at SG before you did you video and thought of you. Was very happy to see you test it. My only hang up with it, and with me buying any, is well, Tula. Their .223 has been pretty damn inconsistent out of my ARs, so having had function issues with that, I not sure I want to stock their 7.62 for a rainy day, even if an AK is about 5th deep in the grab rifle.

Originally Posted by AndrewWiggin

Because ergonomics.

Indeed, now, everyone say it with me in a russian accent, "Because in Russia, rifle no fit you, your fit rifle."

**AndrewWiggin** · 01-16-17, 07:34

Lol, yeah I'm just a LOT faster and more accurate with my ARs. Some folks can rock the AKs, though.

**Arik** · 01-16-17, 07:36

Originally Posted by Kain

Indeed, now, everyone say it with me in a russian accent, "Because in Russia, rifle no fit you, your fit rifle."

Exactly!!!!

I never really felt a big difference but to each their own.

As for the ammo....I don't have much in Russian 223 but what I have shot hasn't given me any issues. I have however shot tons of it in 7.62x39 and only ever had 2 issues. Both rounds had primers seated to far in and the firing pin couldn't reach.

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**AndrewWiggin** · 01-16-17, 07:42

The ergonomic issues aren't how it feels, but the speed and ease of use of the selector and mag release, the lack of bolt catch on the AK, and the inferior sights.

**Arik** · 01-16-17, 07:50

Originally Posted by AndrewWiggin

The ergonomic issues aren't how it feels, but the speed and ease of use of the selector and mag release, the lack of bolt catch on the AK, and the inferior sights.

I understand what he meant. I should have clarified. As a lefty I don't see a big difference. Some things are faster/easier on the AK and some are faster/easier on the AR

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