Lindcott Armory Compare / .223 Remington vs 5.45x39mm Soviet
Cartridge comparison
.223 Remington vs 5.45x39mm Soviet
.223 Remington is faster (3,900 vs 3,000 fps); .223 Remington carries more energy (1,350 vs 1,100 ft·lb); 5.45x39mm Soviet recoils less.
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
5.45x39mm Soviet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .223 Remington | 5.45x39mm Soviet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 1974 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.22″ |
| Case length | 1.76″ | 1.535″ |
| Velocity | 3,000–3,900 fps | 2,900–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb | 950–1,100 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 51,488 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5 ft·lb | 2.5–4 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .223 Remington faster than 5.45x39mm Soviet?
- .223 Remington is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .223 Remington hit harder than 5.45x39mm Soviet?
- .223 Remington carries more muzzle energy (1,350 vs 1,100 ft·lb).