• axont [she/her, comrade/them]
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      2 months ago

      I think that's to imply the AK is chambered for 7.62×39mm, which does hit harder than 5.56mm NATO.

        • Palacegalleryratio [he/him]
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          2 months ago

          Not to ‘Ackchyually’ you, but the AKM is also chambered in 7.62. The 74 was the one to bring in the intermediate cartridge.