Hornady 7.62x39(and 5.45x39)

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Hornady is pleased to offer both the 7.62x39 and 5.45x39 cartridges for 2010.

Both the 7.62x39 and the 5.45x39 feature high-quality, lacquer-coated steel cases with non-corrosive berdan primers. Each cartridge is loaded with Hornady V-MAX bullets and carefully chosen propellants, and all loading will be done at the Hornady factory.

Collectors and practical rifle enthusiasts will appreciate these high-quality, affordably-priced offerings from Hornady – two fantastic additions that will compliment new and traditional rifles chambered for these two storied cartridges.
http://www.hornady.com/store/7.62X39-123-gr-V-MAX/
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50rds/box@$42.48

Seen them last night on Guns & Ammo.
 
curious that they would load good bullets into "less than desirable" cases. Wonder if they are reloading eastern ammo with their own goodies to save cost?

And agreed, at $1/shot I'd hope to get brass I can reuse
 
This is good news! Since 123gr V-max bullets are available and I've already got a couple crates of Czech surplus and a bullet puller, how difficult would it be to simply replace the FMJ bullet with the Hornady? I realize it's going to be corrosive, but since I'm already cleaning the rifle accordingly and expect it to be a while before I scrounge enough x39 brass, I'd probably just buy a set of dies and replace the bullets for now. Will the steel cases pose a problem?

Cheers,

Frank
 
Beadwindow said:
This is good news! Since 123gr V-max bullets are available and I've already got a couple crates of Czech surplus and a bullet puller, how difficult would it be to simply replace the FMJ bullet with the Hornady? I realize it's going to be corrosive, but since I'm already cleaning the rifle accordingly and expect it to be a while before I scrounge enough x39 brass, I'd probably just buy a set of dies and replace the bullets for now. Will the steel cases pose a problem?

Cheers,

Frank
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If you do this, and measure the powder consistantly, or even replace the powder altogether, you'll likely end up with some very accurate rounds, relative to the surplus. Surplus is great, always goes bang, but not the most consistant with the powder levels. The one's I pulled and meaured, tended to be plus or minus .5g, on a 23.5gr charge. If you can get that down to .1gr you're laughing. Add in the fact Vmax's are a much more consistant bullet than the steel cored surp ones, you'll likely cut your groups by around half or more.
 
curtmg said:
If you do this, and measure the powder consistantly, or even replace the powder altogether, you'll likely end up with some very accurate rounds, relative to the surplus. Surplus is great, always goes bang, but not the most consistant with the powder levels. The one's I pulled and meaured, tended to be plus or minus .5g, on a 23.5gr charge. If you can get that down to .1gr you're laughing. Add in the fact Vmax's are a much more consistant bullet than the steel cored surp ones, you'll likely cut your groups by around half or more.
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Thanks!

I'll definitely take that into consideration, since even the S&B SP sells for $21.99 a box around here. I have a few boxes of it for deer, and a couple dozen cases that I picked up at the range, but it seems as though the SKS's or CZs that they've been fired from really beat up some of the brass.

I might just load up the V-Max in surplus cases for coyotes and other critters. If I ever do get into reloading x39 brass, I'll just reuse the pulled FMJ bullets for non-corrosive practice ammo.

Frank
 
IIRC Hornaday VMAX bullets are primarily varmint bullets designed for small game. Attempting to use these bullets for deer is NOT advisable IMHO.
 
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