How deep does a 7.62x39 penetrate Oak Wood?

At the muzzle, a representative 7.62x39 load penetrates approximately 229 mm (9.0 inches) into oak wood.

What is the impact energy of a 7.62x39?

This 7.62x39 load carries about 2045 joules (1508 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

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Will a 7.62x39 Penetrate Oak Wood?

Yes — defeats a 40 mm oak wood barrier

Penetration depth

229 mm (9.0″)

Impact velocity

715 m/s (2346 fps)

Muzzle energy

2045 J (1508 ft-lb)

Bullet behaviour

Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative 7.62x39 load (8 g, FMJ, 715 m/s) reaches roughly 229 mm (9.0 inches) into oak wood. That is enough to defeat a typical barrier of this material — treat anything behind it as exposed.

About Oak Wood

Oak hardwood (~40 mm), denser than construction softwood.

7.62x39 against other materials

Material	Depth (mm)	Depth (in)
Red Brick	187 mm	7.4″
Concrete	137 mm	5.4″
Tempered Glass	29 mm	1.1″
Steel A36	13 mm	0.5″
Steel AR500	4 mm	0.2″

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Will a 7.62x39 Penetrate Oak Wood?

About Oak Wood

7.62x39 against other materials

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