Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.62x39mm Soviet vs 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental
Cartridge comparison
7.62x39mm Soviet vs 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental
7.62x39mm Soviet and 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental are both catalogued in the reference — see the full spec comparison below.
7.62x39mm Soviet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.62x39mm Soviet | 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1943 | 1943 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.312″ | 0.311″ |
| Case length | 1.528″ | 1.614″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,400 fps | — |
| Energy | 1,450–1,550 ft·lb | — |
| Max pressure | 45,010 psi | — |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | — |