Are ASC magazines any good?
The ASC magazines are the only ones that will run reliably at full capacity. While they are of good quality, you should inspect your magazines for any welding flash that could be inside the magazine body and cause the follower to fail.
Can I shoot 7.62 x39 in my AR 15?
Yes, just make sure you get AR-15 magazines designed for 7.62×39.
Why does the AK 47 have a curved magazine?
So why are gun magazines curved? It has to do with the way bullets and their cartridges naturally nest within the magazine. Cartridges that are even slightly conical in shape are not able to sit perfectly straight, as depicted in the diagram we mocked up below.
What’s the difference between 556 and 762?
7.62 retains over 1,700 foot-pounds of energy at 500-yards versus 5.56 which hits 950 foot-pounds at 500-yards. Pushing out to 1,000-yards, the 7.62 M80 loads retain over 1,000 foot-pounds of energy. That extra power makes it a more capable long-range round.
What is a 7.62 x39 AR called?
7.62×39 is one of the most recognizable cartridges in the world. Designed in 1943 for the Russian military, 7.62×39 has recently been converted to the AR-15 platform and is often dubbed an AR-47.
Can 7.62 x39 shoot a 300?
Subsonic 300 Blackout ammo makes the 7.62×39 look like it has the trajectory of a 308 Winchester! At only 300 yards, 220 grain 300 BLK rounds have experienced around -100” of bullet drop. Again, this trajectory is not surprising, as subsonic loads are designed for close quarters combat, not long range shooting.
What is the point of a curved magazine?
Why is the 7.62 x39 better?
However, 7.62×39 has more energy at 150-yards than 5.56 NATO has at the muzzle (1197 ft. lbf Vs. 1174 ft. lbf).
What is the best barrel length for 7.62 x39 AR?
I agree with you—10.5 inches to 12.5 inches is the ideal length.