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Madusa
11-13-2023, 19:40
I?m considering reloading 7.62x39. For me this was one of the few rounds I shot because it was affordable to shoot without reloading. I won?t complain because I?ve enjoyed steel case ammo for 30 years. Anyone have a bullet suggestion? Price is a factor.
Great-Kazoo
11-13-2023, 23:00
use the .311 dia bullets available for enfields. Any AK not using a US mfg bbl is .311 dia. the US "compliant" made bbls are .308. Something along this bullet weight & profile. How many components do you have, along with the dies for it?

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0003700159/7point62x39mm-point311-diameter-tmj-123-grain-spire-point-1000-count
Hoser
11-14-2023, 16:20
Speer 125 TNT.
def90
11-14-2023, 19:26
7.62x39 is still widely available and cheaper than 5.56. How much do you shoot? I'm just stacking it when I see a deal.
Madusa
11-17-2023, 19:14
So .311 and .310 dia bullets cost more than .308. Also the bulk 7.62x 39 ammo I’ve found is going for.45c a round.

Berry’s makes plated bullets but I want more velocity. And maybe I’m wrong but when I see corrosive primers I opt out.

So I’m going with 125g .308 dia Speer. I tried fitting a Speer .308 dia 130hp in the muzzle and it bit the rifling.

Well it seems I can save a few cents per round, I suspect the cheap ammo is fading into history.
Great-Kazoo
11-18-2023, 08:59
So .311 and .310 dia bullets cost more than .308. Also the bulk 7.62x 39 ammo I’ve found is going for.45c a round.

Berry’s makes plated bullets but I want more velocity. And maybe I’m wrong but when I see corrosive primers I opt out.

So I’m going with 125g .308 dia Speer. I tried fitting a Speer .308 dia 130hp in the muzzle and it bit the rifling.

Well it seems I can save a few cents per round, I suspect the cheap ammo is fading into history.

You have to shop around. americanreloadingDOTcom, everglades ammo and a few others carry the .311 bullets for a good price, when available. I'm debating what to do with the x39 components i have sitting here. iirc 300+ pcs of new brass, .311 bullets, dies etc. It's one of those do i off them, or keep. Instead of saying 6 months down the road. Should have kept that x399 stuff.
But i still have unopened spam cans collecting dust.