7.62x39 Ammo
7.62x39 ammo is an intermediate rifle cartridge closely associated with the famously reliable SKS and AK-47 rifles that use it, this caliber is one of the most popular in the world despite its replacement in Russia by the 5.45x39mm in the 1970s. The first gun chambered for this cartridge, however, was actually the RPD light machine gun.
7.62x39mm ammo fires a 122 or 123 grain full metal jacket bullet at about 2,300 feet per second. These specifications produce excellent results at close to medium range while generating manageable levels of recoil.
Most 7.62x39mm ammo available in the US is imported from Russia; brand names to look for include Tula, Wolf, and Barnaul's Bear series. All three of those manufacturers offer cheap bulk 7.62x39 ammo that'll have your AK asking for more. Today's Russian-produced rounds are typically non-corrosive but steel-cased and non-reloadable. Shooters looking for a brass-cased load should check out Fiocchi, PMC, or Prvi Partizan's offerings for sale which offer reloadable cases for precise loading at your convenience.
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Tela Impex 7.62x39 124 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$587.85
$559.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Tela Ammo Condition New Bullet Weight 124 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 4760167510014 Cost Per Round 56¢ per round The government isn’t letting Russian-made ammo into the country nowadays. That hurts all the AK enthusiasts who are trying to limit their spending on ammo, but we’re sure that thought never occurred to the powers that be.
But here’s the neat thing: Russia isn’t the only country that makes steel-cased magnetic 7.62x39 ammo. Azerbaijan, a country we know nothing about, is also in on that action – and here is your chance to fire their ammo.
This ammo is loaded with 124 grain FMJs. Each bullet has a normal lead core. Instead of brass, its core is jacketed in bimetal: almost 100% steel, with a wafer thin copper exterior. The bullet’s case is similarly designed without copper. Instead of brass, it’s steel.
This ammo’s bimetal jackets will attract a magnet. It is banned from many ranges for that reason. This ammo’s cases are not reloadable. AKs are famous for liking steel cases, however, so there’s no great disadvantage to them if don’t handload. And while this ammo is loaded with Berdan primers, it is most assuredly noncorrosive.Customer Reviews
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Fast delivery on quality ammo at a good price.
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Fast delivery, and packed well. Ammo looks really good. Have not fired any yet but I’m sure it will function flawlessly.
Review by Joe (Posted on 9/9/2024)
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Sterling 7.62x39 123 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$579.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Sterling Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 8698779967604 Cost Per Round 58¢ per round Forget about silver. Give up on gold. Throw all your platinum bars in the trash right where they belong. For our money, the best metal you can invest in is lead – preferably in the form of 7.62x39 ammunition!
This is the budget-friendly steel-cased 7.62x39 ammunition all your friends have been telling you about. A steel case’s rigidity means that it permits more fouling to enter the firearm’s action, and it is also not able to be reloaded. But if you’re just trying to save a little moolah, then you’ll truly appreciate a case that doesn’t contain any pricey copper.
This round’s noncorrosive primer and clean-burning double base propellant spark up to accelerate its 123 grain projectile to a muzzle velocity of 2,362 fps. The full metal jacket bullet’s bi-metal jacket does contain steel and will attract a magnet, which only means some commercial ranges prohibit this ammo on their premises.
Sterling isn’t a Russian company. They are a Turkish company whose products are currently exported to more than 70 countries worldwide. -
MAXX Tech NFR 7.62x39 123 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$314.85
$299.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer MaxxTech Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU MMTNFR762 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic No UPC Barcode 80789MT Cost Per Round 60¢ per round Want a great deal on 7.62x39 ammunition? Then you gotta ditch the brass cases and opt for steel ones instead!
But hold on a second. Isn’t steel-cased ammo incredibly hard to come by due to the Russian import ban? Thanks to MAXX Tech, it’s not! Their Not From Russia (NFR) line of 7.62x39 ammo is loaded with steel cases from Eastern Europe and 123 grain full metal jacket bullets from the USA, so it’s ready to rock in your AK or SKS!
This ammo’s bullets can’t attract a magnet. No steel – just nonferrous lead and brass – so you can fire to your heart’s content at ranges which have “magnetic” ammo bans in effect.
This ammo’s steel cases are polymer coated. It doesn’t immunize them against corrosion, but it does protect them, and polymer also reduces friction so as to promote more reliable feeding and ejection. This ammo’s noncorrosive Berdan primers are yet another reason why you can’t reload it. Just leave those cases on the ground and you’ll be all set! -
Wolf 7.62X39 124 Grain FMJ - 1000 Rounds
$599.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Wolf Condition New Bullet Weight 124 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 645611300714 Cost Per Round 60¢ per round Wolf Performance Ammunition (WPA) Military Classic ammunition is a great choice to get you shooting out at the range. These 7.62x39mm rounds are loaded into berdan primed steel cases that carry a 124 grain FMJ projectile and and are not re-loadable. WPA incorporates a polymer coating on the casing to ensure positive functioning and extraction in semi-automatic firearms. These are perfect rounds for volume shooting at the range or to add to your stockpile.
Most of WPA's ammunition is manufactured in the Tula Cartridge Works manufacturing facility located in Tula, Russia. WPA is a trademark associated with Sporting Supplies International, A California based company that specializes in importing ammunition into the American market.
Grab one of these 1000 rounds cases while they last, and get out to the range!
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Sterling 7.62x39 123 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$12.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Sterling Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 8698779967284 Cost Per Round 64.2¢ per round Sterling ammunition was originally manufactured in England. Production next moved to Spain before finally settling in Turkey. Today the subsidiary of Turaç exports ammunition to dozens of countries around the world, many of which utilize it for national defense.
This 7.62x39 ammunition is perfect for high-volume target shooting thanks to its steel cases. You save a lot of money by avoiding brass, an alloy that is mostly composed of semi-precious copper, and AK-47s have zero issue cycling steel. The main drawback to steel cases is that they aren’t able to be reloaded, although that is hardly a shortcoming at all if you aren’t a handloader.
Each one of these Kalashnikov rounds is outfitted with a 123 grain full metal jacket projectile. The bullet has a solid lead core with a bi-metal jacket – it does contain steel, and it will attract a magnet. This new production ammo is also outfitted with noncorrosive primers, so you can clean your rifle just as you normally would once target practice has reached its natural conclusion. -
MAXX Tech NFR 7.62x39 123 Grain FMJ – 50 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer MaxxTech Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU MMTNFR762 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic No UPC Barcode 810060965047 Cost Per Round 69.7¢ per round NFR: Not From Russia
Brass is the perfect metal for manufacturing shell cases. It’s strong, yet supple enough to seal the chamber on ignition and return to its original dimensions afterward. Unfortunately, brass is mostly made out of copper – and copper ain’t exactly a cheap metal.
MAXX Tech makes this 7.62x39 ammunition more affordable by substituting brass cases for polymer-coated steel ones. They’re not reloadable, but they’re just the ticket if you’re trying to save money on ammo you plan on only firing once!
This ammo’s European-made steel cases are loaded with American-made full metal jacket projectiles. Each 123 grain bullet wears a brass jacket around its solid lead core, which is why it can’t attract a magnet! This ammo’s Berdan primers are also noncorrosive, so there’s no need to give your rifle a special cleaning after you’ve finished roughing up range targets. -
Sellier & Bellot 7.62x39 124 Grain FMJ – 600 Rounds
$423.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot Condition New Bullet Weight 124 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 600 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU SB76239A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 754908517411 Cost Per Round 70.6¢ per round Do you want to fire your AK-47 until its handguard becomes so hot that you can barely touch it? Then you’re going to need a lot of ammo to get there. If you’re after both quantity and quality for your Kalashnikov, look no further than these 600 7.62x39 rounds by Sellier & Bellot.
This cartridge has a 124 grain projectile, a grain heavier than what the USSR’s original design called for. The bullet’s full metal jacket, which is made of a hard copper zinc alloy, will maintain your rifle’s accuracy over the course of a single shooting session, and also ensure that it reliably makes it from the magazine to the chamber without a hitch. This bullet won’t expand on impact -- save it for targets and empty recycling.
Unlike much Russian-made ammo on the market, this Czech cartridge sports a new production brass casing, so it presents the opportunity to make your own AK loads back at home. You’ll want to Czech out its propellant and primer as well -- clean burning and non-corrosive, respectively, so they’ll keep your action and bore spotless longer.Customer Reviews
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Dear Wideners , Just wanted to say Thanks for quality ammo at a good price and Super Fast Shipping . I will do business Again . TBrooks
Review by Brooks (Posted on 4/27/2020)
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Fiocchi 7.62x39 123 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$368.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU 762x39A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344865928 Cost Per Round 73.8¢ per round You were born too late to explore uncharted territory. You were born too soon to travel the stars and plant the American flag on Planet Orbulon – a planet we just made up. But you were born just in time to purchase Fiocchi’s 7.62x39 ammunition online. Consider yourself blessed!
Whether you’re looking for ammunition for your AK-pattern rifle or your SKS, this ammo from Ozark, MO is certain to satisfy. This round’s 123 grain projectile is a full metal jacket with a lead core and copper alloy shell. If you put the FMJ near a magnet, nothing will happen, which makes this just the ammo to buy if you visit a range that hates “magnetic” bullets.
This ammo’s bullets aren’t just nonmagnetic. They are loaded in freshly minted brass cases (which are visibly discolored as a result of annealing – not because they are reloaded). You can reload this ammo! Can’t say the same about the steel-cased stuff that comes out of Russia, no siree. And thanks to its noncorrosive Boxer primers, you can rest assured that this ammo won’t produce rust that eats away at your barrel. -
Tela Impex 7.62x39 124 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$14.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Tela Ammo Condition New Bullet Weight 124 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode R0422202421641 Cost Per Round 74.2¢ per round Azerbaijan! We know exactly three things about it:
1. It is a Middle Eastern country
2. It is where this 7.62x39 ammunition was made
3. We will never be able to spell its name without looking it up
This ammunition was imported from Azerbaijan by Tela Impex – a Florida company that was founded by a decorated combat veteran with multiple war zone deployments. Safe to say he knows a thing or two about 7.62x39 ammo. It’s also safe to say that your AK-47 or SKS should fire this ammo just fine, because Tela Impex tested 50,000 rounds before ensuring that it is good enough for American shooters!
This ammo is loaded with steel cases (not reloadable), Berdan primers (not corrosive), and 124 grain full metal jackets. A bimetal jacket is almost entirely made of copper, though it has a copper-washed surface for better cosmetics. All of this is to say that this ammo’s bullets will attract a magnet, which is why it’s not welcome at all commercial ranges. -
Fiocchi 7.62x39 123 Grain FMJ – 50 Rounds
$38.15Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU 762x39A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344713373 Cost Per Round 76.3¢ per round Chocolate or vanilla. Bourbon or Scotch. Fries or coleslaw. AR-15 or AK-47. Anyone can pick a favorite. It takes a great thinker to appreciate and enjoy the merits of both. If you’re a proud American who doesn’t feel a twinge of guilt for appreciating Soviet engineering, then you’ll love firing Fiocchi’s Missouri-made 7.62x39 ammunition in your AK-style firearm!
This ammunition is armed with 123 grain full metal jacket projectiles. They aren’t engineered for terminal expansion, so you’re best off not using them to hunt medium game. But because those FMJs aren’t made with any steel, they’ll comply with any range’s nonmagnetic ammo policy!
This ammo is also unlike the Russian-made stuff because it is loaded with noncorrosive Boxer-primed virgin brass cases. They’re all set to cycle through any semi-auto without any drama, and they’re a swell choice for any 7.62x39 handloading projects you’ve been dreaming about. -
Wolf Military Classic 7.62x39 124 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$15.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Wolf Condition New Bullet Weight 124 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 645611300707 Cost Per Round 79.2¢ per round Wolf Performance Ammunition (WPA) is well known for offering shooters affordable and reliable steel cased rounds. These new 7.62x39 rounds are berdan primed and not re-loadable. Each projectile in this box of 20 is a 124 grain full metal jacket that averages 2,330 feet per second at the muzzle. The Military Classic line of ammo is offered in several popular Russian calibers and features polymer coated cases for sure functioning in semi-automatic firearms. These FMJ rounds are perfect for volume range training and target practice.
WPA is a trademark of Sporting Supplies International, a California based company. They are known for importing several calibers of steel cased ammunition for the American shooting market. The WPA line is mostly manufactured in the Tula Cartridge Works facility located in Russia.
Grab a few boxes of this affordable and reliable ammunition today!
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PMC 7.62x39mm 123 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$399.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU 7.62A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20741569060312 Cost Per Round 80¢ per round If you like to reload for your AK or SKS, or simply want to shoot at an indoor range that won't allow steel-cased ammo, these brass cased 7.62x39mm cartridges from PMC are your best bet. Packaged in an economical case of 500, these rounds fire a 123 grain full metal jacket bullet and produce typical ballistics for this caliber.
This ammunition is loaded in South Korea and uses non-corrosive Boxer primers. All of the components are made in-house to ensure optimal quality control.
PMC ammo is made by Poongsan, a major supplier to the South Korean military.
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PMC 7.62x39mm 123 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$17.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU 7.62A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569060318 Cost Per Round 89.2¢ per round This 7.62x39mm ammunition is one of only a few brass-cased loads available in this caliber. In addition to being highly reliable, these cartridges are useful if you plan to shoot your AK or SKS indoors where steel-cased ammo may not always be permitted due to its magnetic properties. Best of all, the brass can be reloaded!
Each cartridge in this box of 20 fires a 123 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2,350 feet per second. This ammunition is loaded in South Korea and uses non-corrosive Boxer primers.
Poongsan, the maker of PMC ammo, is one of the largest suppliers of the South Korean military and produces all of its components in-house to maintain tight quality controls.
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Hornady Frontier 7.62x39 123 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$18.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU FR420 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 090255729528 Cost Per Round 94.2¢ per round There is no need to be alarmed! Please, whatever you do, DO NOT be alarmed! But we have serious, SERIOUS news that we must share with you at once: WE’RE SELLING HORNADY FRONTIER AMMUNITION!
And not just any Hornady Frontier ammunition; Hornady Frontier 7.62x39 ammunition, which is rather special because it is loaded with 100% nonmagnetic bullets. You did not misread that! Hornady supplies all the steel-free 123 grain FMJs you need to take aim at your favorite indoor range without breaking its rules. And you HATE breaking rules!
The FMJ is plenty accurate, too, with a 0.266 G1 BC that stands for around 50% velocity retention at 500 yards.
Only a madman would attempt handloading steel cases. That makes Hornady Frontier an ACE CHOICE for sane handloaders. It’s decked out with its Nebraskan manufacturer’s best new brass, which have single flash holes thanks to their noncorrosive Boxer primers. -
Winchester Super-X 7.62x39mm 123 Grain SP - 200 Rounds
$269.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU X76239 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 40020892202144 Cost Per Round $1.35 per round If you hunt with an AK or SKS rifle, you can count on this 7.62x39mm ammunition from Winchester to bring down your quarry.
These cartridges come in a bulk priced 200-round case and fire a 123 grain soft point bullet at 2,365 feet per second. This produces external ballistics similar to range loads for this caliber while delivering excellent expansion and penetration on contact with an animal. The use of a soft point bullet results in strong mushrooming without heavy fragmentation, preserving edible meat for your enjoyment.
Unlike most 7.62x39mm loads, this ammo is made in the USA and uses reloadable brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers.
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Hornady BLACK 7.62x39 111 Grain MonoFlex SBR – 20 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 111 Grain Bullet Type Lead Free Use Type home defense, hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 7.62X39 Manufacturer SKU 80788 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255807882 Cost Per Round $1.74 per round This 7.62x39mm cartridge may be loaded with the 111 grain MonoFlex SBR projectile, but it’s good for much more than just self-defense with a short-barrel firearm! Choose Hornady BLACK for personal protection with any make and model 7.62x39 rifle. Trust it for hunting, too – especially in areas where you’re obligated to fire lead-free bullets!
True to its name, the MonoFlex SBR is a monolithic projectile. It doesn’t coat the rifling in lead residue. It also reliably conserves at least 95% of its weight after impact with soft tissue, which helps it conserve the momentum it needs to reach deep inside its target. The MonoFlex SBR’s Flex Tip is softer than the usual polymer. That enables it to drive into the bullet’s large underlying nose cavity, where it drives rapid positive expansion.
Hornady manufactures the MonoFlex SBR in the great state of Nebraska, where they also load it with a premium brass case and surefire primer. Between its low-residue powder and lead-free bullets, this ammo is going to treat you to way cleaner performance than any of the Russian-made stuff!
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