LCW 7.62x39 HP expansion tests

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Has anyone shown pics or done tests as to expansion and or suitability for hunting deer size game with this bullet?
 
I would like to see as well. I bought some and haven't shot it yet, but was thinking of trying to 'test' it.
What kind of a homemade backstop would you need to catch a bullet? Wet newspaper, barrel of water, home made gelatin... maybe a combination of all?
 
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It's not just catching it that matters, it's how accurate are the results going to be to replicate hitting a deer. Gelatin (real ballistics or otherwise) will be your best bet. Time to stock up on Jell-o!
 
I would be very surprised if the stuff expanded at all. If it fragments you will be lucky. Typically the 7.62x39 hp I have used that has a steel jacket does not expand. It will sometimes tumble and fragment quite well though.
 
You are likely right with your assessment however I'd still like to see it tested. The best case scenario for expansion would probably be jacket expands and separates from the core and possibly fragments.
 
Then problem with a lot of testing is that it is done at close range. A bullet tends to yaw as it starts out and does not settle down until 50 to 100 yards. A yawing bullet will tend to tumble and break up more than a stable bullet.

the back of my truck is full of window washer jugs I have collected over the winter. I will use them for expansion testing. I have some Wolf hollow point. I will try it.
 
Ganderite said:
Then problem with a lot of testing is that it is done at close range. A bullet tends to yaw as it starts out and does not settle down until 50 to 100 yards. A yawing bullet will tend to tumble and break up more than a stable bullet.

the back of my truck is full of window washer jugs I have collected over the winter. I will use them for expansion testing. I have some Wolf hollow point. I will try it.
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Very interested in your findings. Please post back when you have the chance.

Thanks,
Cal.
 
Ganderite said:
Then problem with a lot of testing is that it is done at close range. A bullet tends to yaw as it starts out and does not settle down until 50 to 100 yards. A yawing bullet will tend to tumble and break up more than a stable bullet.

the back of my truck is full of window washer jugs I have collected over the winter. I will use them for expansion testing. I have some Wolf hollow point. I will try it.
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Hi Ganderite,

Have you had a chance to test the HPs with some waterjugs? Any results you can share with the community?

Thanks again Ganderite,
Cal.
 
The LCW 'hollow points' are military based ammunition, which is produced to crater and tumble, not expand for uses like hunting.
Most hunting ammunition needs to be a soft point, and the LCW stuff could be treated as RN based on it's purpose and characteristics.
 
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