r/canadaguns • u/greg7171 • Jun 09 '26

Milsurps / Prohib Not very russian ig

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Found this in a shop. It does not seem russian ( even do the tag says it is).

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u/illknowitwhenireddit Jun 09 '26

The caliber is often referred to as 7.62 russian

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u/Late_Winner6859 Jun 10 '26

Which one of the two?

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u/illknowitwhenireddit Jun 10 '26

I googled it for you

"When firearm enthusiasts say "7.62 Russian," they are typically referring to one of two iconic Soviet cartridges. The distinction comes down to the case length and whether it is rimmed or rimless."