# #10MinuteTalk | The 7.62x39 | Most Popular Rifle Cartridge in the World?

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Podcast: [Vortex Nation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vortex-nation-podcast-857884)
Published: 2026-06-16T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.vortexoptics.com
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## Resource

The 7.62x39 is one of the most recognizable and widely used rifle cartridges ever created. Paired with AK-pattern rifles, it has earned a reputation for reliability, effectiveness, and global popularity. But what turned this intermediate cartridge into a worldwide phenomenon?

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