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AK, USA
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Posted: 6/16/2024 1:53:12 PM EDT
A couple of questions about reloading 7.62x39 (brass cases) for the Palmetto State Armory AK-103. (asking for a friend).
1. What diameter bullets to use - .310inch ? 2. Alliant says use Reloader 7 for Speer 123 gr SP - any other recipes you have to consider? (of course due diligence for any suggestions) |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 6/17/2024 12:34:05 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By akbluz: A couple of questions about reloading 7.62x39 (brass cases) for the Palmetto State Armory AK-103. (asking for a friend). 1. What diameter bullets to use - .310inch ? 2. Alliant says use Reloader 7 for Speer 123 gr SP - any other recipes you have to consider? (of course due diligence for any suggestions) .311 bullets. I use Shooters World Blackout. It's advertised as being specifically for 300BO and 7.62 Russian. As for actual recipes I'd have to go look at what I'm running. Been focusing on 7.62 mini whisper and 500mag lately. |
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Posted: 6/17/2024 2:18:12 PM EDT
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@dryflash3 is the man you want to talk to about x39 recipes OP.
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Posted: 6/17/2024 2:39:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: @dryflash3 is the man you want to talk to about x39 recipes OP. Plated bullets also shoot fine with FMJ data, full speed. For home cast, powder coated, (Lee 6 gang 155 gr 2r mold) I use 15.0 grs of 2400 powder. Gives 100% function in an AK(or AR) and is an easy shooting mid range load. Great load to start a young shooter with.  Steel Berdan cases also load fine if you have the Berdan primers. Home cast on the left, plated bullet on the right. Standard dies will load steel cases just fine. Just have to work around the Berdan priming.     Berdan decapping Thanks to all who leave your steel case on the ground, I gather them up with a magnet.  |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2024 2:05:18 PM EDT
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Thanks for your replies. I'm a "babe in the woods" regarding the AK and will verify everything as I go forward. I reload several pistol/rifle calibers now and I'll try my hand at reloading a few of these 7.62x39 rounds - just because. I think this new PSA AK-103 rifle will be fun.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 7/7/2024 11:15:46 AM EDT
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That’s really interesting. Did you make that jig? Also have you had any luck loading subs?
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Posted: 7/20/2024 11:49:14 PM EDT
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The real questions is where did you get the Berdan primers?
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Posted: 8/24/2024 10:50:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/30/2024 2:43:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cnoteleo: That's really interesting. Did you make that jig? Also have you had any luck loading subs? Do you mean my decapping set up? It's just a cut off 5/16 bolt (right size for 7.62x39 case mouth) screwed to a board, bolted to my bench. The decapper was meant to be used with a long rod that fit into the case. Then you bring the rod and decapper together to pry the primer out. It works, but results in banging your knuckles together, no bueno. Subs, not something I'm into. |
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Posted: 8/30/2024 2:46:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k75zracer: The real questions is where did you get the Berdan primers? Primers were available in the early 2000's. I bought 1k at Graf's, and tried them out, had good luck. When they came back into stock I bought a life time supply. About 10-15 years ago. |
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