Kazakhstan Special Forces Adopt Beretta ARX-160 in 7.62x39mm

Posted May 8, 2013 in Other Gear & Gadgets, Rifles by Steve Johnson with 51 Comments
Tags: 7.62x39mm, Beretta, rifle

Despite most of the industry showing no interest in continuing to develop firearms which chamber the 7.62x39mm, Beretta delivered a 7.62x39mm of their ARX-160 not long after the original 5.56mm. It looks like Kazakhstan may have been the first country to adopt the it. A photo from a recent military parade shows special forces carry the 7.62mm ARX-160 with the GLX-160 grenade launcher attached.

Thanks to Albi for the tip.

Steve Johnson

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