How Assault Rifle and Hatchet stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto V.
The classic AK-47-style 7.62 rifle — hard-hitting and ammo-efficient, the rifle of choice for full-scale gun battles. Stocked at Ammu-Nation from mid-story onward.
A short hand-axe added in GTA V's Independence Day update — a high-damage chopping melee that drops most pedestrians in two swings. Unlocked via the Bag of Cans missions in GTA Online.
| Stat | Assault Rifle | Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (stat) | 30 | 15 |
| Accuracy | 45 | 0 |
| Range | 45 | 0 |
| Fire rate | 60 | 15 |
| Magazine | 250 | 0 |
| Type | Assault Rifle | Melee |
| Ammo | 7.62mm | — |
| In-game damage | High | High |
