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The Russian maker of the AK-47 just unveiled a new AK-308 rifle with a large 7.62mm NATO round
"The weapon is based on the AK103 submachine gun for the cartridge 7.62x51 mm with elements and components of the AK-12 automatic machine," Kalashnikov Concern said in a press statement on Monday. "At the moment, preparations are under way for preliminary testing of weapons," Kalashnikov added. The AK-308 weighs about 9.5 pounds with an empty 20-round magazine, Kalashnikov said. The gun also has a dioptric sight and foldable stock. At this point, it's unclear if the Russian military will field the new AK-308, but it certainly seems like a possibility. In January, the Russian military announced it would replace its standard issue AK-74M rifles with AK-12 and AK-15 rifles. The AK-74M fires a 5.45x39mm round, has a 30-round magazine and weighs about 8.6 pounds when fully loaded. On the other hand, the AK-12 shoots a 5.45x39mm caliber round, and the AK-15 shoots a 7.62x39mm round, according to Kalashnikov. Each of those two weapons with an empty 30-round magazine weigh about 7.7 pounds. Posted by: Besoeker 2018-08-21 |
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