10-12-2013, 11:08 PM
LRRPF52 Wrote:I think the Soviets went to the 5.45x39 because of logistics more than terminal performance. The 5.45 projectiles are better profiled for exterior ballistics, but the debate about terminal is equally active there among Russian military vets.
I personally like 5.45 over 7.62x39 for carrying capacity, and it shoots flat.
It is definitely more accurate too.

