ORIGINAL: whitetaildreamer
Thespeed of the 7.62x39 and the 30-30 are both around 2000 ft/sec. How do I know this? I load both rounds and have put them through a chrono.(1980 ft/sec). The .308 is around 1000 ft/sec faster. This gives it much better hitting power. The .308 is far superior in accuracy and why it is the sniper's choice.
Do ya want a cookie now?
also the 7.62 being the snipers choice has alot more to do with logistics than its accuracy. I think if a sniper actually had a choice he would probably opt for a 50 and for light work a 300 win mag.
Im also curious how everyone knows the 7.62x39mm is infact an innaccurate cartridge?????? please tell me id like to know .... is it because you've only seen it shot from innaccurate AK's and SKS'?? before ya go flappin you fingers and typing something you know nothing about you might try the 7.62x39mm in a bolt action you will be quite surprised just how accurate it actually is.....