Rifle Rounds

5.56 vs. 450 Bushmaster: Choosing the Right Rifle Round for Your Needs

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Spherical Specs and Ballistic Traits: A Detailed Examination The 5.56x45mm NATO: A Legacy of Efficiency The 5.56x45mm NATO, typically referred to easily as 5.56, has a wealthy historical past, tracing its roots again to the late Fifties. It emerged as a refinement of the .223 Remington cartridge, designed for the US navy’s wants. The 5.56 … Read more

7.62×39 vs 5.56: A Comprehensive Comparison

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A Look Back in Time The Genesis of 7.62x39mm The genesis of the 7.62x39mm cartridge can be traced to the post-World War II era, specifically to the Soviet Union. The devastation of the war and the rise of new military doctrines demanded a cartridge that could provide greater firepower at shorter distances than the full-powered … Read more

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