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The Birth of the SKS Carbine’s 7.62x39mm Cartridge

If asked about the 7.62x39mm cartridge (aka the 7.62 Soviet and .30 Russian Short), the first firearm that comes to mind is ...
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30 Iconic Rifles That Performed So Well They Became Instant Legends

Every era of warfare produces a handful of rifles that surpass expectations the moment they reach the battlefield. These are ...
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AK-47 Rifle: Greatest Small Arm Ever?

Besides the M16/M4/AR-15 series, the most famous, or “infamous,” depending on whom you ask, and iconic military rifle of modern times is the Avtomat Kalashnikova, i.e. the AK-47 7.62x39mm assault ...