In this episode of Firearms Facts, Moss Pawn and Gun discusses 5.45x39mm ammunition.
5.45x39mm Ammunition Specs:
- Case Type: Steel, rimless, bottleneck
- Bullet Diameter: 5.60 mm (0.220 in)
- Neck Diameter: 6.29 mm (0.248 in)
- Shoulder Diameter: 9.25 mm (0.364 in)
- Base Diameter: 10.00 mm (0.394 in)
- Rim Diameter: 10.00 mm (0.394 in)
- Rim Thickness: 1.50 mm (0.059 in)
- Case Length: 39.82 mm (1.568 in)
- Overall Length: 57.00 mm (2.244 in)
- Rifling Twist:
- 255 mm (1 in 10 inch) or
- 195 mm (1 in 7.68 inch)
- Primer Type: Berdan or Small rifle
- Maximum Pressure: 380.00 MPa (55,114 psi)