7.62x39mm

About this caliber

7.62x39mm is the centerfire rifle cartridge of the AK and SKS family, known for low cost, wide availability, and reliable performance at short to moderate ranges.

Commonly used for

Range / targetHuntingPlinking

7.62x39mm is an intermediate cartridge widely associated with AK-pattern and SKS rifles. It offers moderate recoil and effective performance at short to medium ranges, with a more arcing trajectory at distance than smaller, faster cartridges like 5.56. Ammunition is generally inexpensive and widely available. It is used for recreational shooting, short-range hunting of medium game, and general-purpose use in its host rifles. It suits shooters of AK/SKS-type rifles who want an affordable, reliable cartridge for closer ranges.

General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.

Firearms chambered in 7.62x39mm · 39

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Load	Type	Purpose	Grain	Velocity	Energy
DoubleTap Ammunition Tactical	LRN	Defense	123 gr	2400 fps	1573 ft·lb
Federal American Eagle	FMJ	Defense	124 gr	2350 fps	1520 ft·lb
FORT SCOTT MUNITIONS Tumble Upon Impact (TUI)	—	Defense	117 gr	2422 fps	1524 ft·lb
Sellier & Bellot Rifle	FMJ	Defense	124 gr	2421 fps	1614 ft·lb
TR&Z Metric Rifle	FMJ	Defense	123 gr	2350 fps	1508 ft·lb
Winchester Ammo USA	FMJ	Defense	123 gr	2355 fps	1515 ft·lb
Atomic Rifle	JHP	Hunting	220 gr	1050 fps	538 ft·lb
Federal Power-Shok	SP	Hunting	123 gr	2350 fps	1508 ft·lb
Hornady Black	SP	Hunting	123 gr	2350 fps	1508 ft·lb
Hornady Subsonic	—	Hunting	255 gr	1050 fps	624 ft·lb
Nosler E-Tip	—	Hunting	123 gr	2350 fps	1508 ft·lb
PMC Bronze	FMJ	Hunting	123 gr	2350 fps	1495 ft·lb
Sellier & Bellot Rifle	SP	Hunting	124 gr	2438 fps	1636 ft·lb
Winchester Ammo Deer Season	SP	Hunting	123 gr	2380 fps	1547 ft·lb
Winchester Ammo Power-Point	SP	Hunting	123 gr	2365 fps	1527 ft·lb
BELOM Ammo Tactical	FMJ	Target	123 gr	2350 fps	—
Hornady American Gunner	JHP	Target	123 gr	2350 fps	1508 ft·lb
PPU Subsonic	FMJ	Target	182 gr	1033 fps	432 ft·lb
EAA Green/Red Tracer	FMJ	—	110 gr	—	—
Fiocchi Range Dynamics	FMJ	—	123 gr	2375 fps	—
Frontier Cartridge Frontier Cartridge FR420 7.62x39mm 123gr Full Metal Jacket 20 Per Box/10 Case	FMJ	—	123 gr	—	—
Hornady Black	—	—	111 gr	—	—
Hornady Hornady FR421 7.62X39 123gr Full Metal Jacket 50 Per Box/10 Case	FMJ	—	123 gr	—	—
MaxxTech NFR	FMJ	—	123 gr	2330 fps	—
NORMA AMMUNITION (RUAG) Range & Training	—	—	124 gr	—	—
PATRIOT SPORTS LLC PATRIOT SPORTS LLC P762124F 7.62x39mm 124gr Full Metal Jacket 20 Per Box/50 Case	FMJ	—	124 gr	—	—
Remington Ammunition Remington Ammunition 29127 7.62x39mm 125gr Pointed Soft Point 250 Per Box/4 Case	SP	—	125 gr	—	—
Sterling Centerfire Rifle	FMJ	—	123 gr	—	—
Sterling Sterling 8698779967284 7.62x39mm 123gr Full Metal Jacket 20 Per Box/50 Case	FMJ	—	123 gr	2362 fps	1524 ft·lb
TR&Z Metric Rifle	SP	—	123 gr	2461 fps	1653 ft·lb
TR&Z Metric Rifle	SP	—	123 gr	2350 fps	1508 ft·lb
TR&Z TR&Z PPR739 7.62x39mm 123 gr Full Metal Jacket 15 Per Box/ 62 Cs	FMJ	—	123 gr	—	—

7.62x39mm

Firearms chambered in 7.62x39mm · 39

Ammunition in 7.62x39mm · 32

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