7.62x39mm Ammo
Shop in-stock 7.62x39mm ammunition in bulk with next-business-day shipping. Brass-case and steel-case FMJ range ammo and soft point hunting loads from PPU, PMC, Federal, Wolf, Tula, and more for AK-47, SKS, and other 7.62×39 rifles. Read more about 7.62×39 ammo.
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7.62x39mm – 123 gr JSP – Federal Power-Shok (76239B) – 200 Rounds
$274.00$1.37 per round Add to cart
Overview of 7.62x39mm Ammo
7.62x39mm is the cartridge behind the AK-47 and SKS, and one of the most widely produced rifle rounds in the world. It fires a .311-inch bullet, usually 122 to 124 grains, at around 2,350 fps. That makes it hit noticeably harder than 5.56 inside 300 yards while staying controllable in a semi-auto rifle, which is why it is popular for range shooting, home defense, and deer and hog hunting.
Beyond AK and SKS rifles, 7.62x39 also runs in the Ruger Mini-30, CZ 527 and Ruger American bolt guns, and AR-15 uppers built for the caliber. If you are shooting a standard AR-15, see our AR-15 ammo page.
7.62x39 Brands We Carry
- PPU 7.62x39 Ammo: Brass-case 123gr FMJ in 930 and 1,000-round cases, plus 123gr pointed soft point for hunting.
- PMC 7.62x39 Ammo: Bronze 123gr FMJ, a boxer-primed brass-case range load.
- Federal 7.62x39 Ammo: Power-Shok 123gr JSP for deer and hog hunting.
- Wolf 7.62x39 Ammo: Steel-case Military Classic, Performance, and Polyformance FMJ in 1,000-round cases.
- Tula and Patriot 7.62x39 Ammo: Tula steel-case FMJ, HP, and 154gr soft point, plus Patriot 124gr FMJ in 800-round cases.
Best 7.62x39 Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Range / High-Volume Training | PPU Range 123gr FMJ, 930 Rounds | PPU 123gr FMJ 1,000 Rounds, Patriot 124gr FMJ |
| Budget Steel Case | Wolf Military Classic 124gr FMJ, 1,000 Rounds | Tula 122gr FMJ, Wolf Polyformance 123gr FMJ |
| Reloadable Brass | PMC Bronze 123gr FMJ | PPU 123gr FMJ |
| Deer / Hog Hunting | Federal Power-Shok 123gr JSP | PPU 123gr PSP |
| Bulk Hunting Ammo | PPU 123gr PSP, 1,000 Rounds | Federal Power-Shok 123gr JSP |
Why Buy 7.62x39 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.
- Brass-case bulk pricing. Brass-case 7.62x39 in 500 to 1,000-round cases is one of the best values for AK and SKS owners.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7.62x39 the same as 7.62x51 or .308?
No. 7.62x39mm and 7.62x51mm NATO share a bullet diameter name but are completely different cartridges. 7.62x39 has a 39mm case and is an intermediate rifle round for AK and SKS rifles. 7.62x51 and .308 Winchester use a 51mm case and are full-power rifle rounds. They are not interchangeable.
Is 7.62x39 good for deer hunting?
Yes, out to about 150 to 200 yards with a soft point bullet. 7.62x39 carries similar energy to the .30-30 Winchester, which has taken deer for over a century. Use an expanding load like Federal Power-Shok JSP or PPU PSP, not FMJ, and check your state's hunting regulations.
Can I shoot brass-case 7.62x39 in my AK?
Yes. AK and SKS rifles run brass-case ammo just as well as steel-case. Brass-case loads from PPU and PMC are also boxer-primed and reloadable, which steel-case ammo is not.
More About 7.62x39mm Ammo
The Soviet Union adopted 7.62x39mm in 1943 as the M43 cartridge, an intermediate round that gave infantry more range than a submachine gun with less recoil than a full-power rifle. It was first used in the SKS carbine and then, in 1949, in the AK-47, which went on to become the most widely produced rifle in history.
Decades of surplus and cheap steel-case imports made 7.62x39 a favorite of American plinkers. U.S. sanctions and import restrictions on Russian ammunition have since shifted much of the market to brass-case loads from manufacturers like PPU in Serbia, PMC in South Korea, and Federal in the United States, which feed reliably and can be reloaded.
Today 7.62x39 remains a practical, hard-hitting choice for AK and SKS owners, Mini-30 shooters, and hunters who want a light, short rifle for deer and hogs in thick woods.
Related reading: Brass vs. Steel Ammo: Which Is Best?