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Can an AK 47 fire different sizes rounds?

Question by Grant G: Can an AK 47 fire rounds of different sizes?
I was recently told that an AK 47 could fire rounds of different sizes, I find that hard to believe, I would think the rounds would all have to be 7.62 x 39mm for the weapon to fire. So can an AK 47 fire rounds other than the 7.62 x 39mm rounds?

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Answer by Erik Z
Well you can put the clip in, but shooting will cause the gun to, quite literally, explode, but you can try, have your friend shot in for proof.

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  1. 737_Atheist says

    No, not at all. It's specifically designed to fire 7.62 x 39. There are conversions out there, but it requires some degree of work to get them to function correctly with different rounds.

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  2. Jessica says

    yea 5.56mm

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  3. steven a says

    He may have been referring to different bullet (the projectile itself) weights that are available. If I remember correctly the standard weight of a military ball round is 123grs, but there are sporting and specialty bullets available up to 150grs and more. But to answer the basic question; if a rifle is chambered in 7.62×39 that is the one and only cartridge that can be safely chambered and fired in that rifle wether that rifle is an AK 47 or any other firearm.

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  4. Mopar Muscle Gal says

    Designer Mikhail Kalashnikov
    Designed 1944–1946
    Manufacturer Izhmash
    Number built 70 million[2]
    Variants See Variants
    Specifications
    Weight 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) with empty magazine
    Length 870 mm (34.3 in) fixed wooden stock
    875 mm (34.4 in) folding stock extended
    645 mm (25.4 in) stock folded
    Barrel length 415 mm (16.3 in)
    Cartridge 7.62x39mm M43 <********************************************* answer
    Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
    Rate of fire 600 rounds/min
    Muzzle velocity 715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)
    Effective range 300 metres (330 yd) full automatic[3]

    400 metres (440 yd) semi-automatic[3]
    Feed system 30-round detachable box magazine, also compatible with 40-round box or 75-round drum magazines from the RPK
    Sights Adjustable iron sights, 100–1000 metre adjustments, 378 mm (14.9 in) sight radius

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