Lindcott Armory Compare / .223 Remington vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
Cartridge comparison
.223 Remington vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
.223 Remington is faster (3,900 vs 2,400 fps); 7.62x39mm Soviet carries more energy (1,550 vs 1,350 ft·lb); .223 Remington recoils less.
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.62x39mm Soviet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .223 Remington | 7.62x39mm Soviet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 1943 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 1.76″ | 1.528″ |
| Velocity | 3,000–3,900 fps | 2,300–2,400 fps |
| Energy | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb | 1,450–1,550 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 45,010 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .223 Remington faster than 7.62x39mm Soviet?
- .223 Remington is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 2,400 fps.
- Does .223 Remington hit harder than 7.62x39mm Soviet?
- 7.62x39mm Soviet carries more muzzle energy (1,550 vs 1,350 ft·lb).