What's the quality like of Norinco 7.62x39mm M43 Non-Corrosive Ammo?

[MapleSugar]

I'm curious what the quality is like of the Norinco 7.62x39mm M43 non-corrosive ammo.

How is it for accuracy and does it leave the bore dirty?

It also doesn't seem to have sealed primers or bullets. Can anyone confirm if it does?

 

[gewehr76]

On par with any other corrosive Chinese stuff. there is thin layer of lacquer on primers so they are relatively proofed for moisture when seated in the case. I would not pay more for this ammo vs corrosive surplus as its same, you just get it in packages with writing on it.

 

[Young17]

I would say it all depends what you're wanting to achieve shooting. I mostly shoot this out of my RA XCR-L since it is fairly priced for bulk ammo, shoots fine for anything up to 200-300~ at targets. And I've noticed it is cleaner than the corrosive. But don't be looking for super tight groups at longer ranges as you can have the odd flyer. A friend of mine has the same rifle in 6.5 Grendel, and that thing is a tack shooter compared to the 7.62 surplus, but for man sized steel it does just fine.

 

[Butcherbill]

I find it quite good actually, not as dirty as some corrosive surplus x39. Accuracy is decent, I get around 3.25”-3.5” five shot groups at 100yds with irons from an sks with it off of bags and can hit my 8” plate at 200y freehand repeatedly. Plenty acceptable for bulk x39 ammo.

I would expect better accuracy out of a x39 bolt gun or higher quality semi auto.

 

[MapleSugar]

Thanks for the feedback, guys!

 

[saskcop]

Decent enough ammo. Shot truckloads of it back in the 90's when I was into sks's

 

[Gatehouse]

Good non corrosive ammo. I've used thousands of rounds of it.