What is the accurate range of an AK-47?
around 300 meters
Projectile weight is normally 8 grams (123 gr). The AK-47 and AKM, with the 7.62 × 39 mm cartridge, have a maximum effective range of around 300 meters (330 yd).
How much steel can an AK-47 penetrate?
It can penetrate a 6 mm (0.2 in) thick St3 steel plate at 300 m (328 yd) and 6Zh85T body armour at 30 m (33 yd).
Is AK-47 more reliable than M16?
The M16 had a higher rate of fire, 700-950 rpm compared to the 600 rpm of the AK-47, and most shooters — including those that have used the weapons in combat — have tended to agree that the M16 is the more accurate. A trade-off is that the accuracy and range don’t equate to penetration.
How accurate is the AK-47 for hunting?
Recently, a Gun Tests reader requested that we gauge the accuracy of 7.62x39mm loads in the AK-47 rifle, with an eye toward evaluating the AK for ad hoc hunting, if the opportunity arose. Many of these rifles are in use in America, so determining the ability of the rifle to humanely harvest a deer or hog seemed like a good idea to check out.
What is the most accurate JSP load for an AK?
Purchased from CheaperthanDirt.com for $26.62/20, this was the most accurate of the JSP loads in the AK rifle. Clean burning, accurate and reliable, the Winchester 123-gr. JSP seems to be available from numerous outlets.
What went wrong with the AK-47 Tula?
The only malfunction of the test came when a steel-cased Tula cartridge was caught in the magazine lips of the AK-47. We rated the load down one grade for poor accuracy and another for the malfunction.
Where are Kalashnikov AKS made?
Two significant companies — Palmetto State Armory and Kalashnikov Concern — are producing them right here in the USA. Generally, buying one of these new AKs is an excellent option for people new to the platform, as they come with a phone line that will still ring and a warranty.