General 7.62x39 questions

Amarksman · 03-21-2008, 12:16 AM

I want to buy some bulk rounds for my russian sks, probably more for storage than anything. I am going to rely on the wisdom of this forums members to guide me in making a wise decision.

So here gos....
Steel case or brass? Whats the difference, besides reloading? is one better than the other?
There are so many different ones, I have seen wolf, brown bear, hungarian, golden tiger. I have read a lot of opinions, and I seem to pick up on the fact that most of it shoots well. Can I assume that much?
I like the sealed tins. has anyone had any bad luck with these?
Do I just buy what is cheapest?
I do not plan to hunt or anything, but any of these should take something down if need be, right?

This is all new to me, so I really appreciate your feedback.
Sean

Pumpkinheaver · 03-21-2008, 11:31 PM

Of those you have mentioned I have hax experiance with the wolf and the brown bear. Never had a round of wolf or brown bear ammo in 7.62X39 not go bang or fail to feed or function. Go with the cheapest you can get and buy alot of it.. It's just gonna get more expensive.

GlockMeister · 03-21-2008, 11:58 PM

For the Eastern Bloc rifles that shoot 7.62X39, just get the Wolf. Those eat that stuff up and ask for more.

squirrelbaster · 04-03-2008, 11:27 AM

is brown bear corrosive? and is it brass cas or steel? and is it any bettr or worse than the wolf?

Bravo · 04-03-2008, 11:59 AM

When dealing with an SKS, I buy what ever I can. My Norinco eats everything. Don't worry about it being corrosive, just give all parts that see gas from the cartridge a good cleaning and you'll be fine.

res45 · 04-03-2008, 01:07 PM

Golden Tiger,Brown Bear or Silver Bear,Barnaul and Wolf. All are non-corrosive steel cased ammo . I listed them in order of my preference in ammo I don't trust Wolf's quality control enough to use it in my rifles.

SwedeSteve · 04-04-2008, 01:03 PM

I've shot it all, except Barnaul. They all go bang!

WISCSHOOTER · 04-05-2008, 12:45 AM

I've always used Wolf for my AK and SKS with no problems.

Pathfinder57 · 04-06-2008, 01:34 PM

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03-21-2008, 12:16 AM	#1
Amarksman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: behind you Posts: 137	General 7.62x39 questions I want to buy some bulk rounds for my russian sks, probably more for storage than anything. I am going to rely on the wisdom of this forums members to guide me in making a wise decision. So here gos.... Steel case or brass? Whats the difference, besides reloading? is one better than the other? There are so many different ones, I have seen wolf, brown bear, hungarian, golden tiger. I have read a lot of opinions, and I seem to pick up on the fact that most of it shoots well. Can I assume that much? I like the sealed tins. has anyone had any bad luck with these? Do I just buy what is cheapest? I do not plan to hunt or anything, but any of these should take something down if need be, right? This is all new to me, so I really appreciate your feedback. Sean

03-21-2008, 11:31 PM	#2
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,342	Of those you have mentioned I have hax experiance with the wolf and the brown bear. Never had a round of wolf or brown bear ammo in 7.62X39 not go bang or fail to feed or function. Go with the cheapest you can get and buy alot of it.. It's just gonna get more expensive. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

03-21-2008, 11:58 PM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,522	For the Eastern Bloc rifles that shoot 7.62X39, just get the Wolf. Those eat that stuff up and ask for more. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-03-2008, 11:27 AM	#4
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,272	is brown bear corrosive? and is it brass cas or steel? and is it any bettr or worse than the wolf? __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

04-04-2008, 01:03 PM	#7
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,400 Images: 1	I've shot it all, except Barnaul. They all go bang! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-03-2008, 11:59 AM	#5
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,900	When dealing with an SKS, I buy what ever I can. My Norinco eats everything. Don't worry about it being corrosive, just give all parts that see gas from the cartridge a good cleaning and you'll be fine.

04-03-2008, 01:07 PM	#6
res45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 322	Golden Tiger,Brown Bear or Silver Bear,Barnaul and Wolf. All are non-corrosive steel cased ammo . I listed them in order of my preference in ammo I don't trust Wolf's quality control enough to use it in my rifles.

04-05-2008, 12:45 AM	#8
WISCSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MILWAUKEE Posts: 101	I've always used Wolf for my AK and SKS with no problems. __________________ Their not movin', You're clear.