Riley Defense RAK-47-P-NY-SPUR Semi-Automatic Rifle 7.62 NATO 16.25" 4150 Nitride Barrel (1)-10Rd Magazine Black Polymer Finish
Action: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Capacity: 10rd
Barrel: 16.25" 4150 Nitride
Receiver: Fully Heat-Treated, Mil-Spec Stamped
Stock: Black Polymer
Grip: State Compliant Spur
Handguard: Black Polymer
Sights: Adjustable
Finish: Black Oxide
Length: 35.25"
- Forged trunion, bolt and carrier
- Machined scope mount side rail
- No bayonet lug
- Bolt hold open safety lever
- Extended magazine release
- Cleaning rod
- Range: 350 yds (effective), 1000 yds (Max)
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 7.62X51mm NATO cartridge was adopted by the U.S. in the M14 rifle in 1957. NATO adopted it in the same year, but in other platforms. The 7.62X51mm is essentially a shortened 30-06 case, allowing a more compact action and more compact ammunition at very minor cost in performance. A side benefit--which might not have been anticipated--is improved accuracy because of the greater efficiency of the shorter case. Although 7.62X51mm has been largely supplanted by the 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge in service rifles, it is still widely used by militaries around the world and remains a primary cartridge for light and medium machineguns. Due to its exceptional accuracy it is also a very common cartridge for military sniping at ranges to a bit beyond 1000 yards. The civilian version, the 308 Winchester, was introduced in 1952 while the 7.62X51MM was still in the experimental stages. — Craig Boddington
