FMJ at outdoor range?
- Thread starter NiceShot
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AlbertaSheepdog
Regular
- Location
- Western Canada
FMJ is fine if it is lead core. I am assuming that your 7.62x39 is STEEL core... which is what makes it a no no at most indoor ranges. The reason for this is that the steel projectile damages the backstop. At outdoor ranges the backstop is usually just dirt, so steel core is fine.
so to answer your question, there should be no issues with your ammo at an outdoor range.
But check with your indoor range as well, as some of them do allow it. Just ask before you go!
so to answer your question, there should be no issues with your ammo at an outdoor range.
But check with your indoor range as well, as some of them do allow it. Just ask before you go!
There was someone complaining about their outdoor range not allowing steel core ammo for fear of "over penetration" or some such. I believe the member was from the West coast somewhere.
The only restriction at my local range is no .50BMG because their insurance provider wont cover it. Was told not to shoot tracers or shotgun flares either but that wasn't insurance.
The only restriction at my local range is no .50BMG because their insurance provider wont cover it. Was told not to shoot tracers or shotgun flares either but that wasn't insurance.
Silverdale allows 7.62x39 and 7.62x54R as examlpes or any steel core at the club. The only major stipulation is no tracers, flares, flachettes or armor piercing rounds. As you know the steel core will penetrate soft metal but not armor plate. The 200 yard "gong" is 550 armor plate and will hold up to the 50 BMG we use on it. Good to go folks.
Thanks for the info every one. This is what I'm looking at picking up, lead core so I guess I should be good to go !!!
1000 Round Case of LCW Non-corrosive 7.62x39 FMJ
New production
Guaranteed Non Corrosive
Lead core bullet
Steel lacquered case
Berdan primed
FMJ with bimetal jacket
1000 Round Case of LCW Non-corrosive 7.62x39 FMJ
New production
Guaranteed Non Corrosive
Lead core bullet
Steel lacquered case
Berdan primed
FMJ with bimetal jacket
Bimetal jacket is technically a form of FMJ but it falls under the same rules as steel core ammo at most indoor ranges. There are several different forms of it but it's essentially a combination steel/copper jacket to save on costs. Most of the time it's a thicker steel jacketed lead core with a thinner copper jacket or sometimes just a thick copper plating on the outside. The copper on the outside makes it easier on barrels while the steel makes it a lot cheaper to produce.
Found this pic to illustrate:
Found this pic to illustrate:
