7.62x25 Tokarev Ammo
Shop in-stock 7.62×25 Tokarev ammunition with next-business-day shipping. Non-corrosive, boxer-primed brass-case FMJ and JHP loads for TT-33, CZ 52, and PPSh pattern firearms. Read more about 7.62×25 Tokarev.
Overview of 7.62x25 Tokarev Ammo
7.62x25 Tokarev is a bottlenecked pistol cartridge that fires an 85 to 86gr .30-caliber bullet at roughly 1,450 to 1,700 fps, depending on load and barrel length. That makes it one of the fastest common handgun cartridges, with a flat trajectory and a sharp, loud report. It is chambered in Soviet-era TT-33 pistols, Chinese Type 54s, Czech CZ 52s, and PPSh-41 and PPS-43 pattern firearms.
Two things every Tokarev buyer should know. First, most military surplus 7.62x25 is corrosive, so clean your firearm promptly after shooting it. Commercial loads from Sellier and Bellot, PPU, and Fiocchi use non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass. Second, Russian-made Tokarev ammunition from brands like Wolf and Barnaul is no longer imported following 2022 sanctions, so European brass-case loads are now the main commercial supply. For more background, see our 7.62x25 Tokarev guide.
7.62x25 Tokarev Brands We Carry
- Sellier and Bellot 7.62x25 Ammo: 85gr FMJ, a clean-burning, non-corrosive brass-case load that feeds reliably in TT-33 and CZ 52 pistols.
- PPU 7.62x25 Ammo: 85gr FMJ for range use and 85gr JHP for defensive and small game use, both in reloadable brass.
- Fiocchi 7.62x25 Ammo: 86gr FMJ, loaded to consistent velocities for accurate range shooting.
Best 7.62x25 Tokarev Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Range / High-Volume Training | Sellier and Bellot 85gr FMJ | PPU 85gr FMJ, Fiocchi 86gr FMJ |
| Defensive / Expanding Bullet | PPU 85gr JHP | None widely available |
| PPSh / Carbine Platforms | PPU 85gr FMJ | Sellier and Bellot 85gr FMJ |
Why Buy 7.62x25 Tokarev Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Non-corrosive brass at bulk prices. Commercial brass-case loads protect your surplus firearm and cost less per round in case quantities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot 7.62x25 Tokarev in a 7.63 Mauser pistol?
No. The two cartridges are dimensionally similar, but 7.62x25 Tokarev is loaded to higher pressure than 7.63x25 Mauser. Firing Tokarev ammunition in a C96 Mauser can damage the pistol. The reverse, firing 7.63 Mauser in a Tokarev pistol, is generally considered safe, though it may not cycle the action reliably.
Is 7.62x25 Tokarev ammo corrosive?
Most military surplus 7.62x25 is corrosive and requires cleaning with a water-based solvent soon after shooting. Commercial loads from Sellier and Bellot, PPU, and Fiocchi use non-corrosive primers and do not require special cleaning.
Is it safe to shoot 7.62x25 in a CZ 52?
Yes, with commercial standard-pressure ammunition. Some CZ 52 owners avoid hot surplus loads, particularly Czech submachine gun ammunition, because of concerns about wear on the pistol's firing pin and roller locking parts. Standard commercial FMJ from Sellier and Bellot, PPU, or Fiocchi is the safer choice for regular shooting.
More About 7.62x25 Tokarev Ammo
7.62x25 Tokarev was adopted by the Soviet Union in 1930 alongside Fedor Tokarev's TT-30 pistol, which was refined into the TT-33. The cartridge was based closely on the German 7.63x25 Mauser, which the Soviets had used in C96 pistols, but it was loaded hotter for the new service pistol and for submachine guns.
During World War II, 7.62x25 fed the PPSh-41 and PPS-43 submachine guns, which were produced in the millions and gave Soviet infantry enormous volumes of firepower. After the war, the cartridge spread throughout the Warsaw Pact and allied nations. China produced it for the Type 54 pistol, Czechoslovakia adopted it for the CZ 52 and vz. 24 and vz. 26 submachine guns, and Yugoslavia, Poland, and others built their own Tokarev pattern firearms.
The cartridge was replaced in Soviet service by 9x18mm Makarov in the 1950s, but the huge number of surplus firearms that entered the U.S. market after the Cold War kept demand alive. Today 7.62x25 is popular with surplus collectors and shooters who enjoy its high velocity and flat trajectory, and commercial brass-case production from European makers keeps it supplied.