AK-47

    Uses a minimalistic 30 caliber cartridge (7.62x39) and is meant to be easy to manufacture. It is accurate enough to produce inch or inch and a half groups at 100 yards. But hitting anything with one much past 200 yards is difficult at best

M16/AR15

    The US switched to 223 caliber rifles during the Vietnam war

   The 223 ammunition has enough power to kill humans or deer if not bears and cape buffalo, is accurate out to several hundred yards and, with heavy (75 - 95 grain) bullets and quick-twist barrels, can shoot to 800 - 1000 yards. It is accurate and allows rapid, well-aimed fire.

http://www.ak-47.us/pic/shootout/001_00029.jpg

   The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards.

The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

 

   We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet. Wolf Steel case and Copper Jacketed for the 7.62x39.  And for the .223 we shot the Wolf, Sellier & Bellot, and Olympic.

The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

 

   From the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. The target stand is circled in this photo

The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

 

   The AK with open iron sights at 50 yards from a bench rest with sandbags. Below is the view through the sights to the target.

The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

 

      The AR-15 with open iron sights at 25 yards. The actual shooting was done from a standing position at this range. Below is the view through the sights to the target.

The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

7.62x39 vs. .223 Shootout results & more pictures on Page Two

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We compare the 7.62x39 and .223

Page Two


which one is the better bullet?

   Below are the results of our test. Each round is shown side by side.

50 yards Bench w/ sandbags , Wolf Steel Case 7.62x39 vs. Wolf Steel .223
This was the first practice round

AK-47
The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

AR-15 http://www.ak-47.us/pic/shootout/001_00043.jpg

25 yards Standing , Wolf Steel Case Ammo 7.62x39 vs. .223

AK-47
The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

AR-15 http://www.ak-47.us/pic/shootout/001_00013.jpg

25 yards Standing , Wolf Copper Jacket 7.62x39 vs. Wolf Steel .223

AK-47
The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

AR-15 http://www.ak-47.us/pic/shootout/001_00017.jpg

50 yards Bench w/ sandbags , Wolf Steel Case 7.62x39 vs. Olympic .223

AK-47
The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

AR-15 http://www.ak-47.us/pic/shootout/001_00026.jpg

50 yards Bench w/ sandbags , Wolf Steel Case 7.62x39 vs. Wolf Steel .223

AR-15
The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

AR-15 http://www.ak-47.us/pic/shootout/001_00040.jpg

50 yards Bench w/ sandbags , Wolf Copper Jacket 7.62x39 vs. Sellier & Bellot .223

AK-47
The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

AR-15 http://www.ak-47.us/pic/shootout/001_00033.jpg

50 yards Bench w/ sandbags , Olympic .223 vs. Sellier & Bellot .223

AR-15
The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

AR-15 http://www.ak-47.us/pic/shootout/001_00031.jpg

 

     

The test was to see which ammo is best and which caliber perfoms best at 25 and 50 yards. Both rifles were shot with 20 rounds in a 40 round magazine, from the bench with a sandbag at 50 yards, and standing at 25 yards. We used a few brands of ammo to allow for issues with quality and performance of the bullet.

7.62x39 vs. .223 Shootout results

AK-47

  • The AK-47 is a very effective weapon with great power
  • The holes were spread out from 1 to 3 inches more than the .223
  • Much larger holes
  • Ammo cost $2.17 per 20
  • Rifle Cost $400 +

AR-15

  • Tigher groupings
  • Easier to aquire a sight on the target
  • Faster to recover after each shot
  • More comfortable rifle to shoot
  • Ammo Cost $3.77 per 20
  • Rifle cost $700 +

 

700 Round sealed tin,
this is high quality 7.62x39 ammunition.

http://www.ak-47.us/Pic/ammo/AMM-637.jpg

This ammunition is, non-reloadable steel case with non-corrosive Berdan primer, 7.62x39, 122 grain FMJ bullet with a lead core bullet, 20 rounds per box, 35 boxes per 700 round sealed tin. Perfect for long term storage. The tin comes with a large can opener and is hard to open without this tool.

Potent Wolf® 7.62 x 39 mm HP Ammo.

http://www.ak-47.us/Pic/ammo/54048.jpg

  • Each hollow-point Bullet is 122-grain, Berdan-primed,
        non-corrosive and non-reloadable
  • The steel case and primer feature a mil.-spec sealant
  • Bi-metal jacket
  • Muzzle Velocity: 2,396 F.P.S.
  • Muzzle Energy: 1,555 ft.-lbs.
  • 20 rds. per box.
  • 500 rds. Wolf® 7.62 x 39 mm HP Ammo