Reloading 7.62x39

**lexnaturalis** · February 19th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by xdfireguy

They also carry the bullets at, what I think, is fairly reasonable.

I just bought 500 bullets for only $52, so their prices are more than double what I paid. Unfortunately I bought the last of their stock so they're sold out now, but I got mine from Golden West Brass. Shipping was a bit high $16) so I paid $68 total for 500 bullets, which is the best I've seen.

**Bib** · February 20th, 2009, 10:34 PM

In case anyone isn't aware of it, if you remove the gas piston from your SKS it will function as a straight-pull bolt action. If you're sighting-in or just shooting slow fire, you won't have to chase after your brass.

As to the reloading, I haven't reloaded any 7.62X39 but I have used 4198 powder in other rifle rounds....it's terribly hard to meter. It's an extruded powder and the little "sticks" take a good bit of force to shear off when they go through the powder measure. PITA, IMO.

**lexnaturalis** · February 20th, 2009, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Bib

In case anyone isn't aware of it, if you remove the gas piston from your SKS it will function as a straight-pull bolt action. If you're sighting-in or just shooting slow fire, you won't have to chase after your brass.

I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the tip!