Best 5.45x39 Rifles: AR-15, Verp & Zastava Compared for Performance

Best 5.45x39 Rifles: AR-15, Verp & Zastava Compared for Performance

Discover top AR-15 5.45x39 rifles, including Moriarti's AR-74, Verp, and Zastava models. Compare features, performance, and accuracy to find the perfect rifle for tactical shooting, hunting, and more.

What is an AR-74 5.45x39 rifle?

An AR-74 5.45x39 rifle is an AR-style rifle configured to use the 5.45x39mm cartridge, a caliber historically associated with AK-74-pattern firearms. The term AR-74 is commonly used commercially to distinguish a 5.45x39 AR configuration from standard 5.56 NATO AR-15 rifles. Although it uses an AR-style platform, an AR-74 is not an AK-74 and requires components appropriate for its 5.45x39 chambering.