Casting 7.62x39 Bullets

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I read a piece on The Firearms Blog about using 762x39 as a replacement for the 30-30 Winchester as a light 30 cal load in hunting rifles namely for short action rifles for reference the ballistics of the 30-30 actually tend to be inferior to the 762x39 beyond about 100 yards and in spite of using heavier bullets really doesnt have more stopping power than the 762. 1995has data for a number of heavy bullet loads for the 762x39.

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Casting 7.62x39 bullets. Rich thick coating all in with in specification. This high quality brass cased ammo does not contain steel in the. Ive got a 762x39 AR that im considering loading for.

Had success with that so far. Thompson Blue angel is my favorite. I have owned one in 762X39 for a couple of years and will say that youll enjoy your new purchase.

I am using a 150 gr RNGC from a Lyman mould. The 76239mm aka 762 Soviet or formerly 30 Russian Short round is a rimless bottlenecked intermediate cartridge of Soviet origin. Ive only fired mine with powder coated cast bullets and 313 or 314 work equally well for me.

It makes total sense to reload this cartridgeIn this article and video well take a look at a great bullet for this application. Standard gas check and hard heated lube. Exlusive Lee Bullet Mold features.

Robert from Westfield MA United States I shoot ak and SKS. Joined May 4 2009 Messages 619 Likes 202 Location Worcester County MA. Slacker Mar 30 2014.

I bet its smaller than 308. Feature trochioidal venting on the mold face and sprue plate mating surface. They are terrible in a semi-auto.

The cases are scientifically designed and produced to ensure multiple reloadings without. All molds for pistol calibers are double cavity to speed casting. I use your other.

Data was worked up in a Ruger bolt action. I have quite a few thoughts to bring to bear here. Handles and sprue plate are included.

These were built to use the inexpensive eastern bloc surplus ammunition and do very poorly if using 308 bullets especially cast. They are rated to 1600 fps without gas checks. Ive only ever cast for pistol to this point.

Best results can be. The die on the far right is the RCBS 763x39 Seater die for roll. I cast them very hard near linotype hardness and quench in water straight out of the mould.

I got a chance to wring out some more cast bullet loads in 762 X 39. Nov 23 2010 113 I have a few questions about casting for the 762. But when you want something specific ballistically subsonic for example independence from ammo shortages or even to save money.

The bullet lube is designed for use with smokeless powder but it will work with black powder firearms that have. Shortly after World War II the AK-47 was designed later becoming the worlds most widespread military-pattern. Lee 76239 303 British 8mm Bullet Mold All Lee Mold Blocks are made from aluminum because of the exceptional molding qualities.

Only Lee guarantees roundness of 001 or less. Most bullets from Lee molds can be used as cast without sizing. If you can locate a copyHANDLOADER magazine 177 Oct.

Please report back on accuracy using 308 in a 311 bore. I bought some 762x39mm brass it arrived fast and packaged well and ever so shiny will definitely give you guys my business many times over thanks a thousand times gang. Start date Nov 23 2010.

Prvi Partizan Bullet 762x39 310 123gr FMJ 100 per bag. 15 at 100 yards 0 at 150 yards -38 at 200 yards -104 at 250 yards. The bore is 311.

Answer courtesy of Tim Hofstetter who graciously gave me permission to post his comment as an answer below. Has anyone spent much time shooting cast bullets from one of the bolt action 762x39 rifles. Micro Band Bullets usually require no sizing A great innovation.

This head works just barely in the bolt action. Berrys 123 grain spire point plated bullets for 762x39mm. 762mm Russian 310 Caliber Reloading Bullets 762 mm Russian 310 Caliber Bullets can be used to reload 762x39 762x54R and other cartridges using a 762 mm caliber bullet.

This is a popular bullet used in Russian firearms like the AK-47 and Nagant rifles. The trajectory of the Remington factory load for the 762x39 looks like this. 762x39mm - 123 Grain FMJ - Sellier Bellot - 20 Rounds If youre looking for non-magnetic 762x39 range ammo then Sellier Bellots 762x39 ammo is an excellent choice.

These are brand new production cases from Lapua. Most people that shoot 762x39mm dont think about reloading for it. The mold selection is rather thin without going to a custom mold so before I invest in a mold or two I would like to know what some of the results are that you folks have experienced.

Take the expander ball out resize a case and measure inside neck diameter. Although its energy is on a par with the 30-30 due to the grossly inferior SD of its lightweight bullet and consequent poor penetration the 762x39 is a poor Class 2 game hunting cartridge. 762x39 Unprimed Rifle Brass 100 Count By Lapua Product Overview is proud to offer 762x39 Unprimed Rifle Brass in a convenient 100 count.

Unique venting allows consistent and effortless fill out. I appreciate one stop shopping cases bullet etc. Bullet Casting for 762x39 Thread starter darrowj.

One flat fee of 995 per online order. These are available in single cavity only. The cartridge is widely used due to the worldwide proliferation of Russian SKS and AK-47 pattern rifles as well as RPD and RPK light machine guns.

The 762mm is a good self protection caliber. Durham NC Mebane NC. Take a look farther down the posts page 2 for subsonic 762x39mm 200-gr.

Ill avoid beating up on Californias nutty laws for. HarrisUpdated 3-27-94 I have reloaded thousands of rounds of 762X39 ammunition with both cast bullets and jacketed in the AK and the SKS. With luck Ill be able to present them in a more-or-less coherent fashion.

Cast bullets in 762X39. A great bullet for competitive shooting or small and medium-sized game these high-quality cast bullets are composed of 6 antimony 2 tin and 92 lead with a Brinell hardness of 15. The SKS is more reasonable about 3-4 and is still a real bargain these days.

Nosler 762x39 310 123gr E-Tip Bullet Lead-Free 50 per box. The mold cavities are CNC machined for unmatched roundness and size control. Practical Dope on the 762x39 By CE.

I have a REM 799 and would like to shoot cast bullets through it. The two dies on the left belong to the AR Series 762x39mm Small Base TC Taper Crimp Die Set from RCBS. The 762x39 mm shooter should consider handloading to ensure a steady supply of accurate high-performance loads and to achieve shot-to-shot consistency.

I also shoot bolt action. I got frustrated with the AK as accuracy of these seems is generally poor at best about 5-6 at 100 yards. If you use bullets with cannelures simply purchase the 762x39 seater die that has a built-in roll crimper and it will sit nicely in that third slot in your RCBS die box.

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