7.62x39mm

Rifle Also: 7.62 Soviet

The AK-47 cartridge. Reliable, affordable, and effective within 300 yards. Adequate for deer and hog hunting with proper soft-point ammunition. Cheap steel-case ammo makes it excellent for high-volume training.

Best For

Self Defense Hunting Training

Ballistics (Typical Factory Load)

2,350

Muzzle Velocity

fps

1,545

Muzzle Energy

ft-lbs

123

Typical Bullet

grains

7.92

Bullet Diameter

mm

45,000

Max Pressure

PSI

38.65

Case Length

mm

🔧 Handloading Data

Reference load data for experienced reloaders. Always start at the start charge and work up. Consult official manuals before loading.

Bullet	Powder	Start	Max	Velocity	COAL	Source
123 gr (8.0 g) FMJBT	Hodgdon H4198	23.5 gr 1.52 g	26.5 gr 1.72 g	2,350 fps	2.200	Hodgdon
123 gr (8.0 g) FMJBT	IMR 4198	23.0 gr 1.49 g	26.0 gr 1.68 g	2,330 fps	2.200	IMR
123 gr (8.0 g) FMJBT	Hodgdon H322	23.5 gr 1.52 g	26.5 gr 1.72 g	2,360 fps	2.200	Hodgdon
125 gr (8.1 g) SP	Hodgdon H322	25.0 gr 1.62 g	28.0 gr 1.81 g	2,400 fps	2.200	Hodgdon
125 gr (8.1 g) SP	Alliant Reloder 7	24.0 gr 1.56 g	27.0 gr 1.75 g	2,380 fps	2.200	Alliant
150 gr (9.7 g) SP	Hodgdon H4895	24.0 gr 1.56 g	27.0 gr 1.75 g	2,200 fps	2.200	Hodgdon

📐 Measurement Guide for Reloaders

Powder Charge

Measured in grains (1 grain ≈ 0.065 grams) using precision digital or mechanical scales. Maintaining strict powder weight is crucial for safety and velocity consistency.

Cartridge Overall Length (COAL)

Total length from case base to bullet tip. Checked with digital calipers. Must be within manufacturer's specified range to fit and feed from your firearm's magazine.

Cartridge Base to Ogive (CBTO)

Precision shooters measure to the ogive — the curved part of the bullet that first contacts the rifling — for more accurate bullet seating depth and consistency.

Case Length & Headspace

Brass stretches with firing. Measure case length to know when to trim. Use headspace comparators to check shoulder bump-back during sizing.

Neck Tension

The grip the brass has on the bullet. Measured with ball micrometers by comparing neck wall thickness before and after bullet seating.

Pressure Signs

Inspect fired brass for over-pressure: flattened primers, ejector marks, case head expansion. If unsure, reduce charge and consult your load manual.

⚠️ Always consult established reloading manuals (Hodgdon, Hornady, Lyman) for your specific bullet and powder combinations. For experienced reloaders only.

Technical Specifications

Bullet Diameter	7.92 mm
Case Length	38.65 mm
Max Chamber Pressure	45,000 PSI
Type	Rifle

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Century WASR-10

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Kalashnikov USA KR-103

Pistol 7.62x39mm

P�-Series 7.62

vz. 61 Skorpion

Manurhin MR74 762x39MM

Kalashnikov Design Bureau

Tula Arms Plant

Izhevsk Mechanical Plant

ARM-pattern Rifle

American Tactical Duty Rifle

American Tactical

American Tactical Tactical Rifle

American Tactical

Century Field 762x39

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M30 Tactical Rifle

Makarlyov-style Carbine

Makarov Carbine

Makarov-derived Carbine

Tula Arms Plant

Makarov-derived Carbine B

Tula Arms Plant

Makarov-derived Carbine C

Tula Arms Plant

Makarov-derived Carbine D

Tula Arms Plant

Makarov-derived Carbine E

Tula Arms Plant

Makarov-derived Carbine F

Tula Arms Plant

Makarov-derived Carbine G

Tula Arms Plant

Makarov-designed AK-103

Kalashnikov/Izhmash

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Kalashnikov/Izhmash

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Makarov-designed AKM (Early)

Makarov-designed AKM (Late)

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Makarov-pattern Lightweight Rifle

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Palmetto State Armory

PSA AK-103 Custom

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PSA AK-103 Gen 2

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PSA AK-103 Tactical

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Palmetto State Armory

Palmetto State Armory

Palmetto State Armology

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Norinco Type 66

Norinco Type 68

Norinco Type 80

Norinco Type 88

Norinco Type 89

Norinco Type 91

Norinco Type 96

Norinco Type 97

Norinco Type 99

Norinco Type 20

Norinco Type 56-1

Norinco Type 56-2

Norinco Type 56-3

Norinco Type 56-4

Norinco Type 56-5

Norinco Type 56-6

Norinco Type 56-7

Norinco Type 56-8

Norinco Type 56-9

Norinco Type 56-10

Norinco Type 56-11

Norinco Type 56-12

Norinco Type 56-13

Norinco Type 65

Norinco Type 93

Norinco Type 95

Norinco Type 60

Norinco Type 63

Norinco Type 64

Norinco Type 67

Norinco Type 69

Norinco Type 70

Norinco Type 71

Norinco Type 72

Norinco Type 73

Norinco Type 74

Norinco Type 75

Norinco Type 76

Norinco Type 77

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East German SKS

North Korean SKS

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