7.62x39 Ammo

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.

Hopefully one day tree scientists will finally do something useful and genetically engineer a tree that grows ammunition. But until that day finally comes, at least we have the nation of Bulgaria – home of JSC Arsenal AD, the manufacturer of this fine 7.62x39 ammo that Global Ordnance has shipped to the U.S. for your shooting pleasure!

One look at this ammo is all it takes to appreciate why its price tag is lower. Those steel cases are a lot more economical than the conventional brass variety, and AK-47 and SKS rifles have zero issue cycling them. These steel cases may not be reloadable, but their new Berdan primers won’t do anything corrosive to your firearm.

But one look at this ammo will also reveal why it is higher-quality than 7.62x39 by Wolf, Tula or Barnaul. Bluish sealant lines the primers and case mouths, thus keeping the ammo well-protected against atmospheric moisture and precipitation. Arsenal furthermore adheres to a more exacting set of quality assurance protocol, which you’re sure to appreciate as you contend with relatively fewer jams and failures to fire!

You can’t see these rounds’ 122 grain FMJ bullets’ steel jackets because they’re concealed by a thin copper wash exterior. Steel jackets make FMJs plenty strong enough to avoid deformation that could cause a jam or weaken accuracy, but they’re also certain to attract a magnet. If your range doesn’t like magnetic projectiles, then they’re not going to have kind things to say about Arsenal’s 7.62x39!

Feed your AKs, SKSs, and other 7.62x39mm chambered rifles with Wolf's 1000 round bulk pack of Polyformance ammunition. The Polyformance line-up of ammunition uses polymer coating on steel casings for reliable chamber obturation (or fit) during firing. This adds a level of function on par with brass-cased ammunition when use with higher tolerance rifles like Arsenal SLRs and Saiga hunting rifles. 123 grains makes for a medium bullet weight which will shoot well in the widest variety of firearms.

Wolf sources the mainstay of its centerfire rifle ammunition from the Tula Plant, the largest Russian production plant with experience dating back to 1880. Tula has been producing American and Russian calibers for years and Wolf constantly innovates in their product lines to suit customers from all nations.

Wolf ammunition is a popular range staple for owners of SKS and AK rifles. These 7.62x39mm cartridges are similar to the ones these rifles were designed for, though they have some significant quality-of-life improvements including non-corrosive primers and polymer-coated cases.

Each cartridge in this box of 20 fires a 122-grain full metal jacket bullet at 2,362 feet per second.

This ammo is loaded in Russia or Ukraine using non-reloadable steel casings.

Pigman is a superhero who fights crime with the powers of squealing and bacon. Igman is a Bosnian ammo manufacturer that has been in the game since 1950. Don’t confuse the two!

Igman’s 7.62x39 ammunition is a step above what you’re accustomed to if you’ve only ever fired Wolf or Tula’s Russian-made ammo. Each round in this case of 56 boxes is decked out with a virgin brass case, which means you can expect overall cleaner performance. Better yet, Igman loads the Boxer primers brass-cased ammo needs in order to be reloaded! This new production ammo’s primers cannot deposit corrosive residue in your firearm’s barrel, and they’re sealed for added protection against humidity in storage.

If you are familiar with Wolf and Tula, then you know their bi-metal jacketed bullets contain steel, will attract a magnet, and are forbidden at many commercial ranges. Igman’s 123 grain full metal jacket bullets do not share this problem. These lead-core bullets’ jackets are made of tombac – a hard alloy of copper and zinc – which leaves them wholly incapable of attracting a magnet. Great for all ranges!

Don’t be thrown off by the foreign sounding name! Belom is headquartered in Serbia, and was founded to better supply their nation’s armed forces as well as contribute to the local economy. In just a few years Belom has become internationally recognized for making dependable small arms ammo!

This 7.62x39 cartridge makes a swell pal to any AK-47 or SKS rifle. Its 123 grain bullet is an FMJ, with a hard lead/antimony alloy core and copper/zinc alloy jacket. The 90 percent copper jacket is hard enough to feed reliably and prevent accuracy-harming deformation under extreme pressure. It is also devoid of steel and therefore compliant with indoor ranges that ban the use of magnetic ammo.

This round’s case is made of pure brass and outfitted with a non-corrosive Boxer primer. It fires even cleaner courtesy of Belom’s proprietary double base propellant blend, so you’ll be able to spend less time scrubbing your rifle than if you had chosen steel-cased ammo. Belom’s ammo is engineered to perform on the harsh battlefield, so it is both waterproof and reliable in extreme temperatures.

Do you need 7.62x39 ammo? Does the bear do something unmentionable in the woods?

This AK-47 and SKS ammo by Prvi Partizan is a versatile fix for all your range needs. Its bullet wears a simple gilding metal jacket, so it feeds and fires through semi-autos without leaving too much fouling in its wake. It’s also poised to do accented damage to a threat. This particular round’s FMJ won’t expand, but it has a good likelihood of yawing within soft tissue to tear a wider wound channel than its 0.31” diameter alone could account for.

At 123 grains this bullet exits a 24” barrel at a velocity of 2,461 fps. Trajectories are decent at a ballistic coefficient of 0.204, so you can peg nearby targets with negligible bullet rise, 250 yard targets with less than 7” bullet rise, and 400 yard targets with about 25” bullet rise. A bullet like this will remain supersonic until the 420 yard mark when fired through a 24” barrel, and retain sufficient energy with which to neutralize a threat throughout an AK-47’s effective range (despite its shorter barrel).

Prvi Partizan makes their own reloadable brass cases. Their bullets contain no steel that could run afoul of a range’s magnetic bullet ban, and their non-corrosive primers are sealed for added longevity on the shelf.

Russia hasn’t monopolized the steel-cased ammunition market! This 7.62x39 ammo hails from JSC Arsenal AD, which has manufactured munitions for the nation of Bulgaria and its trade partners since its foundation as the Ruse Artillery Arsenal in 1878. Fortunately Global Ordnance, a Floridian company, just so happens to be one of those trade partners!

If you’re remotely familiar with steel-cased ammo, then you already know what you’re signing up for when you order Arsenal’s range loads. These rounds are armed with 122 grain full metal jacket projectiles. Those are bimetal jackets, meaning they are made of steel with the exception of their thin copper wash exteriors. Will Arsenal’s bullets attract a magnet? Without question, yes!

Similarities aside, Arsenal 7.62x39 is of higher quality than what you would reasonably expect from Russia. These premium steel-cased loads sport sealed necks and primers, so inclement weather and suboptimal storage conditions will pose less of a threat to your investment!

This ammo’s steel cases are the main reason for its friendly price tag. You can’t reload steel, but at least these cases will let you clean up your backyard range with the aid of a large magnet. This isn’t old war surplus that has been sitting in a warehouse for decades. It’s the brand new stuff, complete with non-corrosive Berdan primers.

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.

Hunters and reloaders will appreciate the quality components used in this 7.62x39mm ammunition from Prvi Partizan. This ammo works well in SKS and AK rifles and can be used for both target shooting and taking varmints and small game.

Each cartridge in this bulk priced case of 1,000 fires a 123 grain round nosed soft point bullet, producing typical trajectories for the cartridge. The soft point projectile produces high diameter mushrooming while keeping fragmentation to a minimum and relying on a single wide wound channel to bring down the animal. This preserves edible meat while producing a good chance of a clean kill when the shot is placed well.

Prvi Partizan ammo is loaded in Uzice, Serbia. PPU ammo uses non corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases--a somewhat unusual configuration for the 7.62x39mm caliber and a benefit to anyone who likes to handload this cartridge.

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.

This 7.62x39mm ammunition from Wolf is great for plinking zeroing with your favorite AK, SKS, and Saiga rifles. These rounds belong to the Polyformance line which uses polymer coating over its Berdan-primed steel casings for reliable chamber fit and function whether you're using a surplus Romanian G-Code or a milled SLR 101. They use 123 grain full metal jacket (FMJ) projectiles which provide medium recoil impulse and muzzle velocity as well as commonly recognized flight characteristics.

Wolf rifle ammunition comes from the Tula Cartridge Plant in Russia. The Tula Plant is recognized as the largest ammunition manufacturer in Russia and with over 125 years of experience, is trusted for consistent products with an innovative edge aimed to please the international market.

The 7.62 x 39 round may not be extremely common in the United States, but it’s one of the most prevalent rounds in the world. As more recreational shooters discover it’s usefulness, it’s gaining a following here in the U.S. Developed in the Soviet Union for the AK-47, this round has been used widely by armies across the globe.

This version of the 7.62 x 39 uses a soft pointed round nose, which is most commonly used for short-range shooting. This makes it an effective round for hunting in woods and brush. The exposed soft point gives the bullet uniform expansion while delivering effective penetration.

Prvi Partizan is a leader in the ammunition industry. They create over 400 different rounds, including three types of ammo for the 7.62 x 39. With a wide variety of ammunition reloading tools and supplies, they are a go-to choice for many hunters and recreational shooters across the globe.