2 posts - 2 authors - Last post: Sep 3, 2003Do any of the BTDT's here have experience with both the 5.45mm Russian and 5.56mm NATO? How do they compare to each other? .

Apr 7, 2008 – Watch this video real quick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqaeX2KigSc If the results are correct, a smaller bullet with a lower muzzle .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jun 16, 2008it is,,, 5.56 nato has around 1600 joules the russian 5.45 has about 1100 . . to show either ballistic table or mention its B.C. (ballistic coefficient) .

11 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Aug 28, 2010Whether just faulty internet rumor or that so many 5.56 Aks used specific mags, some converted 5.45's caused these rumors I am unsure. .

12 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Feb 23+: 30 rounds of 5.45x39 or 5.56x45 weighs less than 7.62x39. It'll be .

12 posts - 7 authors - Last post: May 3, 20065.45 vs. 5.56. The Genghis is built around an M16 operating system, but is chambered for the Soviet-designed 5.45-by-39mm cartridge, .

5.56 vs 5.45, dumbest argument evar PART 1 - YouTube 13 min - Apr 2, 2011 - Uploaded by DaytonaRoadster

7 answers - Dec 11, 2007Top answer: I wouldn't get the AR-15 in 5.45x39. Since you mention being on a budget you would eventually get the cheaper surplus corrosive 5.45 ammo it would get crap .

May 6, 2009 – The 5.45mm cartridge's three primary distinguishing characteristics/features vs. the 5.56mm cartridge are 1) the 5.45mm utilizes a (shorter) .

10 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Oct 30, 20085.45 is a more damaging on flesh then the 5.56 Its a longer thinner cartridge that is nick named the Poison Bullet because of the wound entry it .

12 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Sep 26, 20055.45 vs. 5.56 ??? I know I've seen the comparison before, but I can't find it now. Can anyone point me to, or have ballistic comparison data for .

So I guess the question is, would the 5.45 be more effective than 5.56 from .

I am looking for any opinions on these two calibers pros cons on both. I have had 5.56 AR for a long time but only recently became interested in the 5.45x39 .

Chronograph 5.56 XM193 vs 5.45 7N6 - YouTube 11 min - Oct 9, 2010 - Uploaded by jetfuel545

28 posts - 13 authors - Last post: Jan 23Have you ever compared them side-by-side? Any thoughts? (Left: .223/5.56 mm Silver Bear; Right: 5.45 mm Soviet surplus).

Feb 4, 2007 – Accuracy, and ballistics. Dammage, and "tumbeling" effect that makes them so deadly, which has an advantage? (if this has not been asked.

5.45×39mm cartridge . Rifling twist, 255 mm (1 in 10inch or 1 in 8inch) . burning characteristics to the WC 844 powder used in 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition. .

Sep 6, 2010 – I conducted a penetration test today using the 5.45x39 new type Military surplus ball ammo vs the NATO M-855 5.56 ammo. The target was a .

25 posts - 21 authors - Last post: Dec 31, 2009Last time I talked to someone at Arsenal, they said they discontinued their 5.45 rifles because most people want AKs in 7.62 or 5.56. Also, there .

13 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Jun 1, 2009OK, so if the import of 5.45 stops and one is left with an AK 74, is it possible to rebarrel/rechamber that rifle from 5.45 into 5.56? Mike.

11 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jan 30, 2009I'm building an AR and haven't decided on which caliber to use: 5.56 or 5.45. I can get a case fo 1080 rds 5.45 for $200 and a case of 1000 5.56 .

11 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Mar 22Reference guide and directory for hundreds of handguns, semi-automatic pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Read or post reviews and .

the Russian, NATO, and Chinese current military rounds, I was wondering how similar these are, and if anyone has a website or information in general.

M16 A1 (5.56mm) vs. AK-74 (5.45mm) [ Test Fire ]. by SİLAHLAR. 2:23. In this video: No one. Added over a year ago · Like · Comment .

5 answers - Jan 31, 2010Top answer: Well, for hunting, you should use a hunting bullet, not the standard military style commonly found in the cheap ammo. In fact, I've not seen any 5.45mm .

14 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Feb 17, 2010I was getting ready to shoot some steel plates and compare the results but I .

9 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jan 12Between the 5.56 and the 5.45 which one is better? I know the 5.56 is what the M4 carbines shoot and the 5.45 is what the AK-74 shoots. .

29 posts - 16 authors - Last post: Feb 8, 2010lets say SHTF 223/5.56 would be found very easily compared to 5.45 unless .

Mar 29, 2011 – Which is a more powerful cartridge the 5.56x45 or 5.45x39. If We had identical rifles which cartridge, would penetrate more, and have more .

11 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Aug 28, 2010Whether just faulty internet rumor or that so many 5.56 Aks used specific .

5.45 vs. 5.56 - AR15.Com Archive - AR15.COM. . 5.45 vs. 5.56. Rauswaffen [ Member]. 2/7/2008 11:45:06 AM. I haven't had much experience with these rounds, .

11 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Dec 26, 2002Note that I don't prefer the 5.56mm because of the fact that it's . I have read that the Russians consider the 5.45 effective to 400M vs 300 for the .

Pros and cons of different AK47 calibers. 7.62x39 was the original caliber but now you can find AK clones in an assortment of different calibers including 5.56, .

25 posts - 18 authors - Last post: Jun 57.62 vs 5.45 vs 5.56..which to get as my first AK? . All the 5.45 I'm finding is corrosive which I don't even want to deal with. The 7.62 is the .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jan 30, 2009Originally Posted by muncie21 Any local IN shops have 5.45 at pre-Bama pricing ? I can order online for around $260/case (2160) but the .

38 posts - 20 authors - Last post: Jun 8[Archive] 7.62 vs 5.45 vs 5.56..which to get as my first AK? .

29 posts - 16 authors - Last post: Feb 8, 2010lets say SHTF 223/5.56 would be found very easily compared to 5.45 unless you have 5.45 in bulk. buy it in 5.56 and buy an AK 74 for the .

9 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Apr 2Originally Posted by mms the 5.45x39 is def designed to tumble, I have seen .

32 posts - 18 authors - Last post: Aug 16#2735367 - 08/15/11 11:02 PM Re: 5.56 vs. 5.45 vs. 7.62 ; Input wanted .

25 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Sep 16, 20037.62x51 vs 5.56x45 vs 7.62x39 vs 5.45x39 Long Arms.

5.56 vs 5.45 part 2 - YouTube 9 min - Apr 2, 2011 - Uploaded by DaytonaRoadster

11 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Dec 15, 2008The US AR platform uses the 5.56 round. The Russian AK74 platform uses the 5.45 round. Anyone know the difference in ballistics between the .

24 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Oct 30, 20095.56 vs 5.45. Post by Drakon » Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:21 pm. what's your opinion on 5.45x39? does it do anything better than 5.56? i have this .

For the AK experts out there, what are the pro's and con's of the two less- popular calibers (the 5.56 and 5.45) vs. the "standard" 7.62x39 AK caliber?

12 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Feb 23+: 30 rounds of 5.45x39 or 5.56x45 weighs less than 7.62x39. It'll be marginally handier. Less recoil with the skinnier rounds, too. Mags are .

#2735199 - 13 minutes 47 seconds ago 5.56 vs. 5.45 vs. 7.62 ; Input wanted please. SvarturSkuggi Online content. Private First Class Registered: 10/22/10 .

15 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Jun 22, 2009this guy is a bit pro ak. . but enjoy anyway! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 7Otf0-sYrQ8&feature=channel .

5 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Oct 20, 2004Any truth? I thought the 5.45 was a very nasty little thing!?

20 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Apr 11OK I will admit I am a newer shooter. I haven't had the privilege of send thousands downrange( stagnant job market and a lousy economy really .

LiveLeak.com - 5.56mm (M16A1) vs 5.45mm (AK-74) bullet . Sep 29, 2007

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