Whats the story with 762 x 39?

[AngelKing]

is the price at or going to FR due to the Russian import restrictions or is 5.56 going to be a better deal? I ask because I am pondering an AK purchase...

 

[Neuro]

there are non-russian manufactures of the ammo, and even some in the US. if the ban causes a swing in demand, im sure the other manufacturers will bump their production to sell their ammo.

 

[atilla]

unless there's a new restriction i think you meant 5.45 ammo.

 

[DW357]

Seems like it's still readily available and cheap both in stores and online so I'm not sure.

 

[drgrant]

there are non-russian manufactures of the ammo, and even some in the US. if the ban causes a swing in demand, im sure the other manufacturers will bump their production to sell their ammo.

Doesn't usually happen, though. The market isn't big enough. I forget when, but there was one point where the US went through like an 8 month DROUGHT of 7.62 x 39. The only stuff you could get if you could find it at all was US made stuff, for some bizarre reason... and that is generally so expensive you can't shoot it on a regular basis.

-Mike

 

[Tracer1951]

is the price at or going to FR due to the Russian import restrictions or is 5.56 going to be a better deal? I ask because I am pondering an AK purchase...

I think you need to read news events a bit closer ....there are NO restrictions on the importation of 7.62 x 39 ammo and there is no talk of banning its importation from Russia!

Plenty of that ammo around! heck even Wal Mart has it in stock at the one in my area.

If your worried about cost and availability, buy a case in bulk....

Collectable in Merrimack has cases of Golden Tiger on sale for 1000 rd for $250!

 

[AngelKing]

Maybe I misunderstood something, I was probably watching too much James Yeager again.

I think you need to read news events a bit closer ....there are NO restrictions on the importation of 7.62 x 39 ammo and there is no talk of banning its importation from Russia!

Plenty of that ammo around!

It can be easily bou

 

[Tracer1951]

Maybe I misunderstood something, I was probably watching too much James Yeager again.

I think this is what you may have been thinking of.....

ATF Bans Russian 7n6 5.45×39 Importation.

On March 5, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) received a request from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) to conduct a test, examination and classification of Russian-made 7N6 5.45x39 ammunition for purposes of determining whether it is considered “armor piercing ammunition” as defined by the Gun Control Act (GCA), as amended.

Since 1986, the GCA has prohibited the importation of armor piercing ammunition unless it is destined for government use or testing.

The imported ammunition about which CBP was inquiring was not destined for either excepted purpose.
The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), as amended, defines the term “armor piercing ammunition” as:
“(i) a projectile or projectile core which may be used in a handgun and which is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium; or
(ii) a full jacketed projectile larger than .22 caliber designed and intended for use in a handgun and whose jacket has a weight of more than 25 percent of the total weight of the projectile.” (emphasis added)

When ATF tested the 7N6 samples provided by CBP, they were found to contain a steel core.
ATF’s analysis also concluded that the ammunition could be used in a commercially available handgun, the Fabryka Bronie Radom, Model Onyks 89S, 5.45x39 caliber semi-automatic pistol, which was approved for importation into the United States in November 2011.

Accordingly, the ammunition is “armor piercing” under the section 921(a)(17)(B)(i) and is therefore not importable. ATF’s determination applies only to the Russian-made 7N6 ammunition analyzed, not to all 5.45x39 ammunition. Ammunition of that caliber using projectiles without a steel core would have to be independently examined to determine their importability.

 

[AngelKing]

aaah panic averted.

I think this is what you may have been thinking of.....

ATF Bans Russian 7n6 5.45×39 Importation.

On March 5, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) received a request from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) to conduct a test, examination and classification of Russian-made 7N6 5.45x39 ammunition for purposes of determining whether it is considered “armor piercing ammunition” as defined by the Gun Control Act (GCA), as amended.

Since 1986, the GCA has prohibited the importation of armor piercing ammunition unless it is destined for government use or testing.

The imported ammunition about which CBP was inquiring was not destined for either excepted purpose.
The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), as amended, defines the term “armor piercing ammunition” as:
“(i) a projectile or projectile core which may be used in a handgun and which is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium; or
(ii) a full jacketed projectile larger than .22 caliber designed and intended for use in a handgun and whose jacket has a weight of more than 25 percent of the total weight of the projectile.” (emphasis added)

When ATF tested the 7N6 samples provided by CBP, they were found to contain a steel core.
ATF’s analysis also concluded that the ammunition could be used in a commercially available handgun, the Fabryka Bronie Radom, Model Onyks 89S, 5.45x39 caliber semi-automatic pistol, which was approved for importation into the United States in November 2011.

Accordingly, the ammunition is “armor piercing” under the section 921(a)(17)(B)(i) and is therefore not importable. ATF’s determination applies only to the Russian-made 7N6 ammunition analyzed, not to all 5.45x39 ammunition. Ammunition of that caliber using projectiles without a steel core would have to be independently examined to determine their importability.

 

[ChevyGuy91]

aaah panic averted.

Damn it, I was hoping I could price gouge the case of Wolf I have been tripping over in my basement for the last year.

 

[exo]

There are still sanctions imposed on Russian companies over Serbia IIRC.

 

[Gator9329]

Damn it, I was hoping I could price gouge the case of Wolf I have been tripping over in my basement for the last year.

Great Karma ! IN !

 

[the_shootist]

+1

Seems like it's still readily available and cheap both in stores and online so I'm not sure.

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[ChevyGuy91]

Great Karma ! IN !

$330 cash, or 1k m193/m855. Obammer go'n ban it, get it now before you can't!