LCW 7.62x39, steel jacketed?

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Does the LCW 7.62x39 have any steel in the bullet? It says it has a lead core, but is it steel jacketed?

Thanks.
 
Just got my box of it today. From the looks of it, no. Regular copper full metal jacket and wasn't attracted to a magnet.
 
Says FMJ bi metal jacket right on the website. I believe that means it has a layer of steel between the lead and copper
 
I just had to figure this out so I bought 5 magnets from the dollar store and they're all attracting the bullet. Somehow the first one I used is "defective." I didn't even know it was possible for a magnet to cease to function. I apologize to whoever I mislead with my original post.
 
Try making something that you can catch the bullet in. I used a wooden box and filled it with 12"x12" rubber tile, 2x4 chuncks, and newspapers. One of the bullets jackets ripped off and I was able to save the steel core in the middle.
 
LCW 7.62 bullet attracted by magnet

I just got my cases of LCW 7.62x39 FMJ (Lot N-02D Jan 2014) and Norinco 5.56 (Dec 1995). The LCW came in boxes marked Dominion and did not have the non-corrosive markings even though they are. The 7.62 bullet was attracted by the rare earth magnet as per the picture.

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My experience is that if the range bans surplus 7.62 for the metal core, anything that attracts a magnet is not allowed. They dont seem to care if its bi-metal jacketed with lead core. YMMV

Thanks for the info everyone.
 
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