Where to buy 7.62 x 45 ammo?

[Kirby64]

So I scored A sweet vz-52 in an auction recently, but I can't seem to track down any ammo! I'm also looking for a magazine. Any help guys?

 

[Blastattack]

You can't. You may be able to find some at gun shows, but nobody stocks it. I would ask on the EE for both ammo and a mag.

 

[Morc]

There was an ad in the ammo section of the EE very recently.

 

[Andurp]

Gunshows and on here. I believe there's a drop-in adaptor for 7.62x39, as well, should you decide to go that route.

 

[smellie]

Easy cartridge to make up from 6.5x52 Carcano brass, 7.35 Carcano brass, 6.5 MS brass.

If you have a Lathe, you can add 6.5 Jap and even .220 Swift to that list.

Factory ammo used a very small Berdan primer. The stuff sold here very often had neck splits BEFORE it was fired.

You can use 7.62x39 slugs. Powder charge is about 10% over x39. I am told they like IMR-4198 but cannot vouch for that, although it came from an excellent source.

Czech military only used the round from adoption in 1952 through replacement by the Soviet round in 1957. Most of the rifles seem to have found their way to Africa where they have been beaten to death in various wars, insurrections, rebellions, revolutions, "freedom movements" and their corresponding "anti-terrorist actions".

Good luck, Friend!

 

[lavoltiges]

VZ 52 is a rifle colection to be hung on the wall
to shoot, there is the VZ52 / 57 it is 7.62x39
and I think this is the most beautiful and best 7.62x39 rifle

 

[connexion123]

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[Kirby64]

Thanks for all the help guys. I can't own a gun and not shoot it! I have to shoot at least 500 rounds through this thing before its retired!

 

[Kirby64]

Gunshows and on here. I believe there's a drop-in adaptor for 7.62x39, as well, should you decide to go that route.

This adapter sounds very promising. Any clue where to find one?

 

[Grizzly Adams]

This adapter sounds very promising. Any clue where to find one?

Not a reliable fix. Made to convert 30/06 to .308 as well. US tried and gave up. Problem is that inevitably at some point it will be blown out. Cubans probably still have boat loads of the ammo.

Grizz

 

[Kirby64]

There was an ad in the ammo section of the EE very recently.

I tracked down the ad and have made a deal for 550 rounds! yay!

 

[Morc]

I tracked down the ad and have made a deal for 550 rounds! yay!

Nice to hear. Enjoy the rifle. I've always been fond of them.