Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 AAC Blackout vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
Cartridge comparison
.300 AAC Blackout vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
7.62x39mm Soviet is faster (2,400 vs 2,375 fps); 7.62x39mm Soviet carries more energy (1,550 vs 1,400 ft·lb); .300 AAC Blackout recoils less.
.300 AAC Blackout →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.62x39mm Soviet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 AAC Blackout | 7.62x39mm Soviet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2011 | 1943 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 1.368″ | 1.528″ |
| Velocity | 1,000–2,375 fps | 2,300–2,400 fps |
| Energy | 450–1,400 ft·lb | 1,450–1,550 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 45,010 psi |
| Recoil | 7–10 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 460 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 AAC Blackout faster than 7.62x39mm Soviet?
- 7.62x39mm Soviet is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,375 fps.
- Does .300 AAC Blackout hit harder than 7.62x39mm Soviet?
- 7.62x39mm Soviet carries more muzzle energy (1,550 vs 1,400 ft·lb).