Anyone tested out their LCW 7.62x39 HP ammo yet?

G.Mitchell said:
Thank you too.

There is a lot of ballistic info available on 7.62x39 ammo that is available in the US but not much info on what we can get here.

Ballistically even fmj all perform differently. That's why I purchase and will slowly stockpile Czech and Chinese 7.62x39 fmj when possible, it yaws much sooner than most fmj.

To some this doesn't matter, some care a little, I care a lot. Anyone that is even remotely considering preparedness or survivalism should care how their ammo performs and should stock up on the best they can afford.

I care, if others care great, if you don't care that's fine. However if all you care to do is detract from this topic please go somewhere else.

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If you are concerned about preparing for the apocalypse and want the best perhaps you should get a .223 or .308. Surplus ammo is surplus ammo it is not made for performance it is made cheaply for the military.
This ammo is good because it is cheap and theres lots of it but if you want any kind of accuracy then its not what you want, the cz858 and the sks, which is what pretty much everyone here shoots this stuff out of are not the most accurate of rifles, especially with this cheap surplus ammo! You have to understand why people would be a little confused as to why you want to go so in depth about this round. You DO NOT BUY THIS AMMO FOR ITS QUALITY! Hopefully I will save you time and money from testing this stuff by telling you what everyone already knows. The ammo is highly inconsistent. You can hit a 12" pie plate all day at 100 yards but the bullets will never it close to the same spot twice.
 
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Thanks for your feedback, I looked hard at both .223/5.56 and 7.62x51/.308 rifles as well.

There are limiting factors there too.

Very few reliable non restricted rifles in .223/5.56 under $1000 per rifle
Most .223/5.56 is more expensive
I prefer a large caliber

Very few mag fed .308/7.62x51 rifles even available
Double the ammo cost
Too much recoil for my wife and kids

7.62x39 isn't perfect, however it is very effective.

I will be reloading Hornady SST and Barnes Tac-X ammo too, however if there is a solid performing x39 load available it only makes sense to consider that.

As to accuracy I am consistently shooting spray paint cans at 100 yards with mine and cheap ammo. Accuracy is more than acceptable for my needs.

No one gun/caliber will fulfill all the needs for all individuals. 7.62x39 is the cartridge I prefer and plan to stock up on.
 
This ammo is decent out of an XCR at 50m. Managed two consecutive 4 shot group that made one big hole. Still testing at 100m. Hitting 200m gong is no problem.

Anyone know if the FMJ are better? Certainly getting more consistency at 100m from MFS/Russian FMJ ammo. Waiting to trade for some FMJ to test.
 
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