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The United States military uses the 5.56x45 projectile in a standard grain of 62 g. The

velocity of that round at 100 yards is 2714 fps. Most countries that oppose the United
States prefer the larger projectile, the 7.62x39 in a standard grain of 123 g. That round
has a velocity of 2008 fps Which projectile is more powerful (does the most damage)?

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The United States military uses the 5.56x45 projectile in a standard grain of 62 g. The

velocity of that round at 100 yards is 2714 fps. Most countries that oppose the United

States prefer the larger projectile, the 7.62x39 in a standard grain of 123 g. That round

has a velocity of 2008 fps Which projectile is more powerful (does the most damage)?

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