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Originally Posted by 47MartialMan  Well, given the understanding of the round, it is more like a Assault Machine Gun. The M-16, would seem like more of a "rifle" class. Though the AK has been issued in 7.62x59, making it a "rifle" class. But these are not as common issued. |
Yes the 7.62x59mm round is common, more then the 5.56mm round used by the US & NATO. Its a common round for Warsaw Pact Countries such as Former Soviet Block Countries, China, North Korea & most of the middle east. In the US a Soviet Round is rare in Russia one might say the same of the S&W .357 or Wincester 308 rounds.