What kind of ammo does an AK-47 use?

The AK-47 fires 7.62mm diameter bullets using a 39mm long cartridge, usually referred to as 7.62 x 39mm rounds. These are significantly less powerful than the 7.62mm NATO bullets which are fired using a larger, 51mm long, cartridge, usually referred to as 7.62 x 51mm rounds.

Is a 7.62 the same as a 308?

From an external dimension standpoint, the . 308 Winchester cartridge case and the 7.62 NATO (7.62 x 51 mm) are the same thing. In fact, the 7.62 was developed using the general design of the . 308 as its ‘parent’ case.

Will a 7.62 x39 kill a bear?

Re: 7.62x39mm For Bear? it’s fine as long as you can hit the animal right with it. 7.62×39 with fmj will put down big animals. I’ve heard of poachers in Africa taking down elephant and rhino with them….might take a few rounds but the round has plenty of penetration.

What is the most accurate 308 semi automatic rifle?

Best . 308/7.62 Semi-Auto Rifles

Best Bang-For-Buck. Aero M5E1 Complete Rifle. 1400.
Best Entry Level AR-10. PSA AR-10 Gen 3 Complete Rifles. 799.
HK91/G3 308/7.62 Aluminum Magazine – 20-round, 10-pack. at Brownells. View Details 50 at Brownells.
PTR-91 MSG. 1650. at Brownells.
DS Arms SA58 FAL. 1750.
Springfield M1A. 1475.
Best Modern Battlerifle. FN SCAR 17S.

What is the difference between 308 and 30 06?

30-06 has a muzzle velocity around 2,900 feet per second with a 150-grain bullet, while a . 308 is around 2,800. 30-06 hunting rifle. The higher velocity means this round is going to shoot flatter at longer ranges than the .

Is a 308 A good long-range rifle?

308 wasn’t really up to the task for true long-range work. Sure, you can hit a long-range target with it, but there are far better tools for the job. A cartridge that kicks less and shoots flatter with less wind drift is a winner when it comes to long-range precision.