819×39
The Origin Story of 819×39 Developed during the 1940s in the Soviet Union, the 819×39 cartridge—more widely branded today as the 7.62x39mm—is a rifle round that revolutionized infantry tactics. It was designed to bridge the gap between lowpowered handgun rounds and fullsized rifle cartridges. The goal? Deliver controllable automatic fire with range and stopping power. […]








