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5.45x39 VS 7.62x39

5.45×39 VS 7.62×39

By Guy J. Sagi The Russian military adopted the AK-47 in 1947, chambering the 7.62×39 mm cartridge. For more than two decades, that duo did yeoman’s work for its armed forces and continues to do so in hot spots around the globe. An improved design rolled out in 1974—labeled the equally unimaginative “AK-74”—digests 5.45×39 mm, […]

AR-15 Calibers

AR-15 Calibers For Your Next Build

Many subscribe to the adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” You can certainly apply this concept to the AR-15 and its standard 5.56x45mm cartridge. The 5.56 cartridge is well-rounded, and you can use it for various applications. From sports shooting to home defense or taking on small to medium-sized games, the 5.56 is […]