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11/11/2008 3:03:44 AM EDT
Can anyone tell me what the ballistic difference is between the 5.56 & 7.62x39?
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Is the AR15 available in the 7.62x39?
11/11/2008 2:02:08 PM EDT
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Yes there are variations of the AR15 available in 7.62 x 39.  However owning and shooting both it would depend upon your percieved usage to maximize the usefulness to you.

The "ballistic" differences are manifold and would have to do with:

Trajectory (advantage 5.56.)

Caliber or stopping power (advantage 7.62 x 39)

Velocity, 5.56
bullet weight, 7.62
energy, 7.62... slight edge in actual fielded barrel lengths

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