So I've gotten to know the differences between the two rounds over he past month or so and how they work. I was wondering why certain nations choose one round over the other for their AKs. Is Russia the only one using 5.45? And is 5.56 conversions for an AK a decent idea by the /pol/acks?
>>33747452
Russia isn't the only country using 5.45. Romania, Bulgaria, and the former E. Germany have used that caliber. Poland isn't the only country that makes 5.56 AKs, China and former Yugoslavia have also build them. As for the majority of countries that still use 7.62x39, it's pretty much a matter of they don't have the funding to retool their manufacturing process along with the fact that 7.62x39 works for what they need it for so they don't see any need to switch over.
Slightly related. I'm looking to bulk order some 7.62x39s and am looking for a decent, somewhat accurate round for a decent price (no Tulashit). Somewhere around 1,000 rounds per $200. Currently looking at Pic related for $200 + 20 shipping. What do /k/
>>33747452
5.45 is superior to 7.62
>>33747834
do it. the lacquer + sealant wolf stuff is pretty decent.
>>33747865
So you'd rather get hit by 7.62 than 5.45? ok....
>>33747834
It's under loaded, just so you know.
>>33747865
Not out of SBRs.
>>33747452
And is 5.56 conversions for an AK a decent idea by the /pol/acks?
>/pol/acks
nigga you're posting on /k/ you noguns newfaggot
>>33748052
This is my favorite meme.
>>33748052
you wouldnt?
>>33748059
All of them?
>>33747452
Countries that still use 7.62x39 see it as adequate for its intended purposes, and costly to replace.