Which is the better long-distance round: 5.56 or 7.62?

wearethemighty.com ^ | June 28, 2021 | Alex Hollings

[PROCON]

The author's rating method is based on 3 metrics: power, accuracy, and recoil.

Of course there are other variables.

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[A Cyrenian]

Waiting to see the replies for this post.

Is this for antifa?

[glorgau]

The whole idea of shooting something is to put a hole in it.

7.62 is heavier and will make bigger holes. The whole discussion of hitting on subsequent shots is just that - another discussion.

[Jonny7797]

Well then a cannon would be better by that logic.

[BipolarBob]

7.62 x 51 is the way to go. It has power, accuracy and if you have the gas adjusted right low recoil. It’s a winner.

[Jim Noble]

Lapua .338

[T.B. Yoits]

From the article: "The larger 7.62 rounds employed in AK-47s come with far more recoil than you’ll find with a 5.56, making it tougher to land a second and third shot with as much accuracy, depending on your platform."

The AK-47 employs a piston whereas the AR is normally Direct Impingement. The movement of the piston and ensuing effect on the firearm affects follow-up shots.

[Alas Babylon!]

None of these factors matter as much as actually being able to find the rounds for sale and then buy them without taking out a second mortgage!

[M Kehoe]

Gotta bump this.

5.56mm

[Dusty Road]

I wouldn’t consider either of these calibers long distance rounds. Fumb Ducking article.

[Alas Babylon!]

Not all rifles that fire the 7.62X39 are AK or AK variants.

I love my Ruger Mini 30.

[seabeeson]

I prefer a nice .30-06 for distance.

[glorgau]

> Well then a cannon would be better by that logic.

You’re saying that to an ex M1 tanker ;-)
Of course a cannon would be better!

[SkyDancer]

My bro’s say the 308 is better than those two and the .300WinMag better. Isn’t the US sniper round a .445 SuperMagnum

[Darteaus94025]

Minuteman III

[Jonny7797]

Very cool, I bet that was a hell of an experience.

[BipolarBob]

The movement of the piston and ensuing effect on the firearm affects follow-up shots.

That calls for Plan B. Spray and pray.

[Noumenon]

Yep. Love the gas adjust on the FAL.

[BipolarBob]

A person can shoot all day . . . if they can afford it.