AK-74 Bullet Vs AR-15 Bullet #gun #ammo #civtac

Published on August 6, 2023
Duration: 0:38

This video compares the AK-74's 5.45x39mm round with the AR-15's .223/5.56mm round. It details component differences, noting the 5.45x39mm has a longer bullet and extruded powder, while the .223 uses shorter bullets and spherical powder. Live fire tests suggest the 5.45x39mm round has less perceived recoil.

Quick Summary

The 5.45x39mm round (AK-74) features a longer bullet and extruded 'bar' powder, while the .223 Remington round (AR-15) uses a shorter bullet and spherical 'ball' powder. Live fire tests suggest the 5.45x39mm has lower perceived recoil.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Ammunition Comparison Intro
  2. 00:06AK-74 (5.45x39mm) Component Analysis
  3. 00:13AR-15 (.223) Component Analysis
  4. 00:20Live Fire and Recoil Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main internal differences between 5.45x39mm (AK-74) and .223 Remington (AR-15) ammunition?

The 5.45x39mm round typically uses a longer bullet and extruded 'bar' powder. In contrast, the .223 Remington round often features a shorter, lighter bullet and spherical 'ball' powder.

Which ammunition caliber, 5.45x39mm or .223 Remington, has less perceived recoil?

Based on live fire tests in the video, the 5.45x39mm round fired from an AK-74 platform resulted in lower perceived recoil compared to the .223 Remington round fired from an AR-15.

What types of powder are used in 5.45x39mm and .223 Remington ammunition?

The 5.45x39mm ammunition is shown to use long, extruded powder sticks, often referred to as 'bar' powder. The .223 Remington ammunition uses spherical powder, commonly called 'ball' powder.

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