swapping bullets on 7.62 x 39

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Our range just banned the use of steel core ammo.
I have a bunch of 7.62 x 39, both the standard corrosive milsurp and the noncorrosive (from Can Am). I assume that the corrosive stuff is steel core--the non-corrosive certainly is (it attracted to a magnet).

I have seen reports of pulling bullets and replacing them with other bullets.

I would appreciate helpful ideas and suggestions, including:
1) use the corrosive or non-corrosive ammo?
2) what diameter/weight/kind/source of bullet is recommended?
3) re-use the powder or replace with other powder (suggestions)?

Finally, who stocks boxer-primed reloadable brass in this calibre?

I look forward to input.
Thanks in advance!
Therion
 
All of it is true!...

You can pull a steel core bullet and directly replace them with a bullet of the same weight, simply pull the bullet, neck size the case, reseat a new bullet.

I have pulled milsurp x39 measured the charge average between 10, subtracted 2 grains of powder from each case and seated a 150gr bullet.

Carefull now...
 
Therion said:
Our range just banned the use of steel core ammo.
I have a bunch of 7.62 x 39, both the standard corrosive milsurp and the noncorrosive (from Can Am). I assume that the corrosive stuff is steel core--the non-corrosive certainly is (it attracted to a magnet).

I have seen reports of pulling bullets and replacing them with other bullets.

I would appreciate helpful ideas and suggestions, including:
1) use the corrosive or non-corrosive ammo?
2) what diameter/weight/kind/source of bullet is recommended?
3) re-use the powder or replace with other powder (suggestions)?

Finally, who stocks boxer-primed reloadable brass in this calibre?

I look forward to input.
Thanks in advance!
Therion
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Until december i did this, i would buy hornady 123gr (lead) and replace my surplus so i could shoot at indoor range, did this for a while and shot around 600 rounds, then the owner decided to test the bullets and banned them, because he said he felt something when he put a magnet next to the bullet. I tried in to explain its the steel case not the projectile but he would have non of it and said "BANNED" (didn't have anything to pull the projectiles at the range so i could prove it wasn't steel core)

I did this with russian and cezch surplus that was also 123/124gr

Now i have to wait till summer to go to outdoor range.
 
Do it all the time. Remember to re-seat the existing bullet a little deeper first. This makes it easier to pull since it breaks the pitch they use to seal the cartridge. If you are going to use them hunting, even out the charges first as was suggested.
Enjoy.
 
f55 said:
Until december i did this, i would buy hornady 123gr (lead) and replace my surplus so i could shoot at indoor range, did this for a while and shot around 600 rounds, then the owner decided to test the bullets and banned them, because he said he felt something when he put a magnet next to the bullet. I tried in to explain its the steel case not the projectile but he would have non of it and said "BANNED" (didn't have anything to pull the projectiles at the range so i could prove it wasn't steel core)

I did this with russian and cezch surplus that was also 123/124gr

Now i have to wait till summer to go to outdoor range.
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Quickly grab a spent casing. Jam it over the bullet and start prying the bullet from the case. Once you have it out, hand it to him and tell him to test it now. FUDDS. Useless.
 
Do it all the time also. I don't neck size the case, as I don't see the need. I do very lightly crimp the neck. Evening out the powder is a plus in the accuracy consistancy department also.

I replace the FMJ with 125 grain V-Max in .310 in diameter.

Check out Budget Shooter Supply in the sponsers on the top of the page. Henry can help you out with the bullets and the brass you're looking for.
 
blacksmithden said:
So, what are you guys doing with all your steel core bullets ? I might be interested in at least a few hundred.
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Sorry, I re-use them when I do load development for hunting and plinking for my kids and ex-wife. I set up some 123gn rounds for my .303Br and Nagant. Worked out a load, got it where I wanted it, then switched to Hornady's. Fine-tuned the round/rifle sighting and voila, you have a great round for coyotes and deer and with a slight bit of re-sighting, you can have some FMJ for plinking to let the kids/wife start shooting bigger rifles.
 
blacksmithden said:
So, what are you guys doing with all your steel core bullets ? I might be interested in at least a few hundred.
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I put then in the trash, but i think i have few hundred left somewhere, i will let you know later.

If you want them they are yours free


Around 250 surplus and mfs projectiles (mfs are lead/steel)

If you want them let me know so i can work out post costs.
 
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f55 said:
I put then in the trash, but i think i have few hundred left somewhere, i will let you know later.

If you want them they are yours free


Around 250 surplus and mfs projectiles (mfs are lead/steal)

If you want them let me know so i can work out post costs.
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Hey, thanks. I'll gladly take them off your hands. I love experimenting with 308 cal stuff. PM inbound.
 
Hotwheels81 said:
A lot of mine don't survive the removal process very well with my collet puller...
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Really? I pulled almost a full case of Czeck surplus with my Forster collet puller, and you have to look pretty hard to see marks in most of the bullets. The few that slipped out of the puller have pretty good scratches; but I found the trick is to make sure the bullets and the inside of the collet are well degreased.
I tried the "seat the bullet a bit deeper" trick too, and I found it wasn't worth the extra effort.
 
We have a magnet at our range for picking up the spent cases but most of the users assume it is not for their use. The big sweep will pick up a bucket of cases ahead of the firing line in no time.
Banning is still an option.
 
SKS50 said:
Kinetic Impact puller, http://www.midwayusa.com/product/630146/rcbs-powr-pull-impact-bullet-puller.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG65...xt=C3691ff1UDOEgsToPDskKesh5Aj0V9Iwa_znNcXlMR
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Got one, too slow... And really hard On it to pull x39.

I'm sure I can still shoot these but I just don't see the point...

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