.366 TKM

The .366 TKM is a Russian "shotgun" cartridge, based on the 7.62x39 and was designed by Russian company Tekhrim possibly around the early 2010's. The cartridge was created as a workaround to Russia's strict regulations on rifles, but much lighter regulations on shotguns. As a result, these .366 TKM "shotguns" are smooth bore, and act much as a slug gun would, firing solid projectiles rather than shot. However, it's unclear if Russian-produced firearms chambered in the cartridge feature any amount of rifling (as is typical with a rifled choke in a smoothbore shotgun for firing certain slugs), or if they feature no rifling at all. it should also be noted that since it is based on the extremely popular 7.62x39 cartridge, many firearms are readily convertible to the .366 TKM cartridge if one were so inclined.

In Pop Culture

Escape From Tarkov

The .366 TKM and firearms chambered in this cartridge, are featured heavily in the popular first person shooter video game "Escape From Tarkov", developed by Battlestate Games of London, England. Firearms chambered in the cartridge, as well as various in-game ammo types correspond heavily to real-world offerings. For example, the Molot VPO-209 semi-automatic rifle, as well as the Molot VPO-215 bolt-action rifle are both available in-game. Likewise, various ammunition and bullet types such as standard FMJ, "EKO" solid zinc bullets, and more.