7.62x39 Ballistics Tables For Major Ammo Manufacturers

Whenever we discuss ballistics information, it can vary significantly. Here, we made an effort to provide you with some insights.

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The 7.62x39 ammo is a staple for AK-47 rifles and other firearms worldwide. Known for its reliability and versatility, it may only sometimes receive credit for precision. However, it performs efficiently at medium ranges with the right firearm and ammunition. Let's take a closer look at its ballistics to understand better this round and how it performs in various applications.

Important Note: The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional ballistics advice. Always consult your reloading manuals and follow safe shooting practices.

Ammo Inc 7.62x39mm 123-grain FMJ Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 .2350 1508 0 0
50 2200 1320 -0.4 0.4
100 2050 1152 -2.6 1.1
150 1905 992 -6.1 2.4
200 1760 845 -10.8 4.2
250 1620 712 -17.1 6.5
300 1490 606 -25 9.4

Ammo Inc 7.62x39mm 123-grain InterLock SP Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 .2350 1508 0 0
50 2200 1320 -0.5 0.4
100 2050 1152 -2.8 1.1
150 1900 987 -6.4 2.4
200 1760 845 -11.2 4.4
250 1625 722 -17.7 6.7
300 1495 611 -25.9 9.7

Ammo Inc 7.62x39mm 123-grain SST Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2400 1571 0 0
50 2250 1382 -0.3 0.3
100 2100 1205 -2.4 1
150 1955 1043 -5.7 2.1
200 1810 897 -10.3 3.8
250 1670 762 -16.3 6
300 1535 645 -24 8.7
  • FMJ (123-grain): Best for target practice and general plinking. It offers a typical ballistics profile but does not expand, limiting its use for hunting.
  • InterLock SP (123-grain): Great for hunting, offering controlled expansion and solid energy retention for medium game hunting out to 200 yards.
  • SST (123-grain): The most accurate and aerodynamic choice, suitable for hunting and defense due to its polymer tip, which promotes better ballistic performance, especially at longer ranges.

Winchester 7.62x39mm 123-grain FMJ Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2350 1508 0 0
50 2200 1320 -0.4 0.4
100 2050 1152 -2.6 1.1
150 1905 992 -6.1 2.4
200 1760 845 -10.8 4.2
250 1620 712 -17.1 6.5
300 1490 606 -25 9.4

Winchester 7.62x39mm 123-grain Soft Point (SP) Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2365 1530 0 0
50 2210 1332 -0.5 0.4
100 2060 1159 -2.8 1.1
150 1920 1007 -6.3 2.3
200 1775 863 -11.2 4.8
250 1635 734 -17.5 6.7
300 1505 619 -25.8 9.8

Winchester 7.62x39mm 123-grain Power-Point Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2365 1530 0 0
50 2210 1320 -0.4 0.4
100 2060 1159 -2.7 1
150 1900 987 -6.4 2.4
200 1775 863 -10.8 4
250 1640 735 -16.8 6.2
300 1500 615 -24.4 9

Winchester 7.62x39mm 123-grain Extreme Point Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2400 1571 0 0
50 2250 1382 -0.3 0.3
100 2100 1205 -2.4 1
150 1955 1043 -5.7 2.1
200 1810 897 -10.3 3.8
250 1670 762 -16.3 6
300 1535 645 -24 8.7
  • FMJ (123-grain): Best for target practice and general plinking. Non-expanding and focused on deep penetration.
  • Soft Point (123-grain): Great for hunting, offering controlled expansion and deep penetration. It’s a good all-around hunting round.
  • Power-Point (123-grain): Designed for hunters, offering excellent expansion and knockdown power, suitable for medium-sized game.
  • Extreme Point (123-grain): The fastest and flattest shooting round, ideal for hunting with a focus on rapid expansion and high-impact trauma.

DoubleTap 7.62x39mm 123-grain Hollow Point Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 .2400 1570 0 0
50 2250 1380 -0.3 0.3
100 2105 1210 -2.5 1
150 1955 1044 -5.8 2.2
200 1815 904 -10.5 3.9
250 1675 767 -16.8 6.1
300 1540 648 -24.5 9

DoubleTap 7.62x39mm 125-grain Bonded Topped Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 .2350 1508 0 0
50 2200 1340 -0.4 0.4
100 2050 1166 -2.6 1.1
150 1910 1010 -6.1 2.4
200 1770 870 -10.9 4.3
250 1630 740 -17.3 6.6
300 1500 625 -25.4 9.5

DoubleTap 7.62x39mm 123-grain Barnes TSX Ballistics

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2400 1570 0 0
50 2250 1380 -0.3 0.3
100 2100 1206 -2.5 1
150 1950 1042 -5.7 2.2
200 1805 891 -10.2 3.8
250 1670 762 -16.3 6
300 1535 646 -24 8.7
  • Hollow Point (123-grain): Best suited for self-defense and small-to-medium game hunting. Rapid expansion with a relatively flat trajectory.
  • Bonded Topped (125-grain): Ideal for larger game hunting, with deep penetration and excellent weight retention. It offers more energy retention at longer ranges.
  • Barnes TSX (123-grain): Premium choice for big game hunting. Known for its deep penetration and consistent expansion, the TSX provides the best overall performance in terms of accuracy, energy, and bullet integrity.

Wolf 7.62x39mm 123-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2400 1570 0 0
50 2250 1380 -0.3 0.3
100 2100 1205 -2.5 1
150 1950 1038 -5.8 2.2
200 1805 890 -10.5 3.8
250 1670 762 -16.7 6
300 1490 606 -25 9.4

Wolf 7.62x39mm 123-grain Hollow Point (HP)

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2400 1570 0 0
50 2250 1380 -0.3 0.3
100 2105 1210 -2.5 1
150 1955 1044 -5.7 2.2
200 1815 904 -10.2 3.8
250 1675 767 -16.5 6
300 1540 648 -24.2 8.8

Wolf 7.62x39mm 124-grain Soft Point (SP)

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2350 1535 0 0
50 2200 13402 -0.4 0.4
100 2050 1166 -2.7 1.1
150 1910 1010 -6.2 2.4
200 1770 870 -10.9 4.3
250 1630 740 -17.3 6.6
300 1500 625 -25.4 9.5
  • FMJ (123-grain): Best for target practice and range shooting due to deep penetration and flat trajectory.
  • Hollow Point (123-grain): Ideal for self-defense and small-to-medium game hunting, offering expansion with minimal trajectory difference compared to FMJ.
  • Soft Point (124-grain, 125-grain): Designed for hunting, providing controlled expansion and deep penetration, suitable for medium and large game. The 125-grain round offers slightly more energy at longer distances.

Ballistics Table for Belom 7.62x39mm 123-grain FMJ

Distance (yards) Velocity (fps) Energy(ft-lbs) Bullet Drop (inches) Wind Drift (inches)
0 2380 1546 0 0
50 2230 1358 -0.4 0.3
100 2080 1181 -2.7 1.1
150 1940 1023 -6.1 2.3
200 1800 886 -10.8 4.1
250 1665 755 -17.2 6.4
300 1535 644 -25 9.2

7.62x39mm Ballistic Trajectory

This chart provides ballistic trajectory data for the 7.62x39mm cartridge, commonly used in AK-47s and their variants. Based on a 123-grain bullet fired at 2,350 feet per second, the chart shows trajectory, drop, velocity, energy, and flight time for distances up to 1,000 yards.

Note: This chart does not account for wind or atmospheric conditions. For more accurate calculations, please refer to our ballistic trajectory calculator.

Range (yards) Drop (inches) Velocity Energy Time (seconds)
0 -1.4917 2349 1507 0
50 0.1804 2175 1292 0.07
100 0.0106 2008 1101 0.14
150 -2.3203 1849 934 0.22
200 7.1998 1699 788 0.3
250 -15.098 1559 -664 0.39
300 -26.5812 1430 558 0.49
350 -42.3234 1314 471 0.6
400 -63.1059 1214 402 0.72
450 -89.7903 1131 349 0.85
500 -123.263 1066 310 0.99
550 -164.3779 1014 281 1.13
600 -213.9368 971 257 1.28
650 -272.697 935 239 1.44
700 -341.6332 903 223 1.6
750 -421.0045 874 -209 1.77
800 -511.7353 847 196 1.95
850 -614.905 823 185 2.13
900 -730.9633 799 -174 2.31
950 -860.2016 778 -165 2.5
1000 -1,004.24 757 -156 2.7

The 7.62x39 cartridge offers a unique blend of affordability, power, and reliability. While not a long-range match champion, it excels within its effective range, making it a great choice for hunters, target shooters, and those seeking a dependable self-defense round.

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Oct, 17, 2024

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