The 7.62x39, is the cartridge
used in the AK-47 and the SKS. Developed for the Soviet military
for use in 1943, the 7.62x39mm assault rifle cartridge has come
to be the preferred round of revolution in the world.
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Ballistics - Standard military load for the
7.62x39 fires a 123 grain FMJ bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2329
fps.
New Production Ammo can be found
manufactured by
Norma,
Wolf Performance, and
Winchester to name a few.
Surplus Ammo can be found at most ammunition
and firearm dealers, at very reasonable prices.
Reloading Dies are made by
Dillon Precision,
RCBS,
Redding, and
Lee Precision , to name a few.
Reloading components can be found
at
Huntington's,
Midway USA, and the
Wholesale Hunter, to name a few.
Brass - Lapua and Winchester make
new brass for this caliber.
Powder - Hodgdon H4895 and H4198,
and Alliant Reloader 7 are all good powders for this round.
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Specification
|
7.62x39 |
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Bullet Diameter |
.310 |
|
Neck Diameter |
.340 |
|
Shoulder Diameter |
.394 |
|
Base Diameter |
.443 |
|
Case Length |
1.52 |
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Cartridge Length |
2.20 |
|
Velocity |
2329 |
