7.62 X 54 R and 7.62 X 39 Ammo

[enfield303t]

Was talking to John at Marstar the other day and he mentioned he has some 7.62 X 54 R ammunition that expects to have in early Sept. He has a few million rounds, that may sound like alot but really isn't.

He also mentioned that it looks like the abundant supply of 7.62 X 39 is about to dry up.

It is probably the time to stock up as I see some shops increasing the price on "39".

A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT.

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[armabill]

Reload.

[enfield303t]

Reload.

armabill, reloading will be the eventual answer but here in Canada you can purchase "39" for 17 cents a round so if you like milsurp ammo it is a great price. So many SKS rifles have been sold here and the reason is such a abundant supply of cheap ammo. That is going to end and sooner than later. You have it seems plenty of 54 R right now but that is going to vanish quite quickly. I posted this to tell people if they want to stock up on cheap ammo they would be advised to do it now. The last thing I want to do is reload for my SKS rifles.

[armabill]

Even though we have what seems plenty of 7.62x54R ammo, like you said, eventually it'll run out. I have just got all the stuff together to start reloading this caliber.

I already have reloaded the .303 British.

Stocking up will never hurt!

[GRF]

I reload for 13 calibres (17 rifles; this includes my 3 kids and a few freinds) at present some for sporting rifles some for milsurps. When shooting a semi automatic rifle such as the SKS, SVT-40 especially the Llungman I prefer factory. For bolt action milsurps reloading is a great, dpepending upon how much one shoots. Some of these autos are real brass manglers.

Thanks for the heads up Enfield303T. GRF

[enfield303t]

Everyone is right here and to reload "54" is getting to be quite common. Shooting the SKS is in my opinion is like plinking with a .22 great fun and considering how quickly I can shoot a bucket of "39" I would go nuts trying to reload it. Now if you shoot a CZ chambered for the "39" and want far better accuracy then reloading would probably be the best way to go. I see prices going up where I live and dread the day when the supply is gone.