7.62x39 brass availability ?

[c3pppo]

I've gotten a new 7.62x39 conversion kit for my Robinson XCR and like many folks have a pile of surplus corrosive ammo but I'd like to develop some loads and avoid the constant cleaning ritual . I find that 7.62x39 brass seems to be hard to find. So, what do you do for brass ? Is there a source, or is there a way to make the brass out of other existing cartridges ? It occurs to me that .308 Win brass is easily available; so could you cut down the case and neck it at the appropriate length ? Or would another calibre brass work for resizing ?

What do you think ?

 

[broncoo]

.7.62x51 has different base diameter than x39

 

[Therion]

7.62 x 39 brass

Tradex (site sponsor; on the home page) lists new PRVI for $42/hundred.

http://www.tradeexcanada.com/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=table&gid=12

Therion

 

[curtmg]

I think Mystic Precision was a little bit lower than that (for me), and being as you're out west (I think, "wet coast", both coasts are too wet for me ) shipping will probably be less as well. I believe it cost me $39/100, and he can get you barnes bullets if you want as well.

 

[peterdobson]

We'll have Lapua 7.62X39 late February.

Peter Dobson
Hirsch Precision Inc.

 

[jagnum]

just keep shooting have a buddy fill your magazines while you are shooting after a few thousand buy a new barrel
sellior & Bellot (sp) are out there too

 

[sunray]

"...cut down the case..." No. The two cases aren't even close. 7.62NATO/.308 has a 28 thou bigger case head diameter to start with.
You can order BNIB brass through your local gun shop. Winchester makes it.

 

[c3pppo]

Thanks, folks.