As a subject matter expert in ballistics and firearms, I can provide you with information on the effective range of the 7.62x39mm cartridge. The 7.62x39mm is a rifle cartridge that was originally designed for the Soviet SKS service rifle and later used in the AK-47 and its variants. The maximum effective range can vary depending on the specific firearm it is used in, the type of bullet, and the skill of the shooter.

For general purposes, the maximum effective range of the 7.62x39mm cartridge is often cited as being around 400 meters. However, this is a general guideline and actual effective range can be influenced by many factors including wind, elevation, barrel length, and the shooter's ability to accurately aim and compensate for bullet drop and drift.

It's important to note that the maximum effective range is different from the maximum point blank range, which is the farthest distance from which a firearm can hit a target of a certain size. The 7.62x39mm has a flatter trajectory and retains its velocity well, which contributes to its effectiveness at longer ranges compared to some other cartridges of similar size.

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7.62x39 does not have very good long range performance. It has a heavy bullet without enough powder and drops out of the sky like a wet rag. It's most effective within 200 yards and beyond that rapidly loses effectiveness, with a maximum effective range of 400 yards.read more >>