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The 7.62x39 cartridge was initially chambered in the RPD Light Machine Gun and SKS Rifle, but it was the AK-47 that secured this cartridge's place in history. Shooting enthusiasts, militaries, and law enforcement agencies worldwide use 7.62x39 ammo in bulk to save on ammunition costs. It's also known as the 7.62 Soviet and .30 Russian Short. Learn More
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  1. Nosler 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain Ballistic Tip Ammunition

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    Bullet type Nosler Ballistic Tip
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2350 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1508 ft lbs

  2. Hornady BLACK 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 111 Grain MonoFlex Ammunition

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    Bullet type Lead Free
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2350 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1361 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.75 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  3. Hornady Subsonic 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 255 Grain Sub-X Ammunition

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    Bullet type Polymer Tipped
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1050 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 624 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.7 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  4. Hornady BLACK 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain SST Ammunition

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    $32.99
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    Bullet type SST
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2350 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1508 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.65 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  5. Hornady Frontier 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    $19.29

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2340 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1495 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • 96.4¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  6. PMC 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2350 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1495 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • 89.9¢ per round
    • Made by PMC

  7. Belom 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2350 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1508 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • 84.9¢ per round
    • Made by Belom

  8. Sellier and Bellot 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2421 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1601 ft lbs

  9. MAXXTech Steel Series NFR 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    $15.49
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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Steel
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2330 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1483 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • 77.4¢ per round
    • Made by MaxxTech

Overview of 7.62x39 Ammo

Introduced in the 1940s, the 7.62x39mm was designed for light machine guns, semi-automatic carbines, and selective fire rifles.

Today, it's loved by AK-47 enthusiasts and militaries across the globe.

What are the most popular 7.62 brands you sell?

You can filter our entire selection using the left sidebar to see which brands we currently have in stock and available using the Manufacturers filter. You can also filter by attributes such as Bullet Type, Bullet Weight, Casing Type, and Primer Type to find what you need.

Best 7.62x39 Ammo for Specific Uses

Use Case Details
Best 7.62 Ammo For Self-Defense Best Overall: Winchester PDX1 Defender 120 grain JHP.
Runner-Up: Hornady Black 123 grain SST.
Best 7.62 Ammo For Hunting Best Overall: Federal Fusion 123 grain FSP.
Runner-Up: Winchester Deer Season XP 123 grain Extreme Point.

You can also check out our in-depth look at 7.62x39 ballistics from all of the popular ammo manufacturers if you're in search of ballistics data for your favorite factory 7.62x39 load.

Firearms Using 7.62×39 Ammo

The 7.62×39 cartridge gained worldwide recognition through its use in the legendary AK-47 and its many variants. Over time, it’s also been chambered in other platforms that combine classic reliability with modern performance. Popular rifles using this caliber include the SKS, Ruger Mini-30, and AR-15 variants designed for 7.62×39 conversions. Many shooters also choose this round for its balance of power, recoil, and availability—making it a top choice for both range days and hunting in dense brush.


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Hornady Frontier 7.62x39 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain FMJ Ammunition
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  • AX said:

    Ran it through my ZPAP M70. Shot pretty tight at 75 Yards.(2.5 inch grouping with Sig optic) Pleasantly surprised with the performance for the value. I give it a 4.5 out of 5.