Cartridge comparison
7.62x39mm Soviet vs 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental
7.62x39mm Soviet and 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7.62x39mm Soviet | 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1943 | 1943 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3118″ | 0.311″ |
| Case length | 1.5236″ | 1.6142″ |
| Max pressure | 45,010 psi | — |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.