In article ,
on 20 Jul 2004 02:26:43 GMT,
BUFDRVR attempted to say .....

Bill Phillips wrote:

The AK fires the 7.62mm x 39 which is much less powerful that the 7.62mm x
51 used in the M14.

OK, I've never understood the x 39 or x 51. What do these numbers refer to?

Case length


So as not to get hit for a non-aviation post; what color is your favorite
aircraft?

air superiority blue


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