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A part of the BEAR series of specialty hunting ammunition, Brown Bear cartridges have a lacquer coating on the steel case – along with lead-cored FMJ, soft point, or hollow point bullets, Berdan primers, and non-corrosive propellant. Learn More

History of Brown Bear Ammo

Barnaul Cartridge Plant, one of Russia’s oldest ammunition manufacturers, has its roots in the 19th century under Emperor Alexander II. It began by producing arms for the Russian Army and played a crucial role during the Great Patriotic War (World War II), manufacturing armor-piercing rounds like 7.62mm, 12.7mm, and 14.5mm. The factory’s contributions earned it the Soviet Union’s prestigious Order of Lenin.

Brown Bear Ammunition

Brown Bear ammo, produced by Barnaul, is a trusted name for hunters and sport shooters. Known for its affordability and reliability, the Brown Bear line features a lacquer-coated steel case and includes various bullet types like FMJ, soft point, and hollow point. Alongside Silver Bear and Golden Bear, the Brown Bear series offers shooters options tailored to their needs, with non-corrosive primers and consistent performance.

Why Choose Barnaul Ammo?

Barnaul’s reputation is built on a foundation of quality and resilience. With a history spanning centuries and a commitment to innovation, Barnaul continues to provide dependable ammunition for sports, hunting, and military use at an accessible price. Throughout its history, Barnaul adapted to wartime challenges, including evacuations during the Siege of Leningrad, and post-war shifted focus to sporting and hunting ammunition. This resilience and innovation have cemented Barnaul’s reputation as a globally recognized producer of quality ammo, including the widely trusted Brown Bear line.

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Customer Reviews

  • Sam said:

    Ammo arrived in very professional packaging and when I took it out shooting it shot flawlessly

  • deadeye45 said:

    Nothing negative to say..goes bang every time, great price and got it fast and it was christmas week like I said no cons

  • Smurf said:

    Great. Affordable.

  • JT said:

    This product worked great. I shot at a Tactical Response course where it rained all day and I was getting mud in my mags even and this ammo still cycled through my Glock perfectly. I will say the ammo was a little greasy feeling when I got it. I'm not sure if this is some sort of case lube or what but it functioned great and I saved a few bucks.

  • Cobra said:

    I wanted cheap ammo for the range. I like to just get out and shoot. My order came quickly and in good shape. Even had an issue with Fed Ex damaging a package but resolved it efficiently with ammo.com. As far as the product is concerned it shoots well. Have to spend some extra time cleaning after the range but I knew I was going to have to. The product is perfect for what I ordered it for. I got it cheaper even with shipping than I could find anything local. I got it timely and in good shape. I have recommended this site to all my shooting enthusiast friends.

  • Bill said:

    This is the best ammo for the money, I've purchased the same in another color and paid alot more for it.

  • Chris said:

    I shot close to 100 rounds with no problems. Good buy, will get more!

  • mwcox said:

    For years Barnaul has made the best and most consistant ammo for 7.62X39 you could buy. Brown Bear, Silver Bear and Golden Bear are the best you can buy and produce 1 MOA in my homebuilt AK rifles. Buy it with confidence. It is the best.

  • Sike said:

    No misfires everything worked well about 150 rounds

  • Zerbey said:

    Frequent misfeeds in my FEG, Silver Bear has no such issues so better to just pay the extra for higher quality.

  • Guns said:

    I was very pleased with the ammunition and how fast I was able to receive my order.

  • Mac said:

    For a lighter cheaper round, this is a great bullet. Penetrated just behind the shoulder and severed the heart in half. The bullet did is job! Have shot all sorts of .308 and found this to be most effective.

  • playin4keeps said:

    Purchased 500 rounds of this ammo. Have fired 30 rounds so far with a total of 4 DUDS. Not a good ratio. Ammo is ok for just messing around and is pretty acurate given what I paid for it. DO NOT use this ammo for self defense or hunting, or any other time when you NEED the round to fire.

  • Valdez said:

    I have used the brand in the past and it still is a good shell. I just shoot at targets but I have to admit I keep a good supply because I don't trust our government. I have worked for the government for 28 years so I have a reason to know.

  • Shortround said:

    Fired off 60 rounds and they were very consistant at the range I used. It was limited to 200 yards but they performed well. Will buy more when these are gone.

  • Neil said:

    Tested 40 rounds in a Mini-30, no feeding issues, all fired nicely. At least hit a target at 50 yards. Was looking for feeding issues mainly. Had 70% failure rate with TULA stuff. BB was perfect 100%. Price was decent in these times and great delivery time from ammo.com.

  • Liquor Guy said:

    Clean shooting, no jams, no misfires, consistent firing

  • rockman42 said:

    I went to the range to try out my new AK47. The ammo was what I had expected every round fired fine. The biggest problem is that ammo has become very expensive. I very conscious of how much I will shoot.