Description
PPU has been manufacturing quality ammunition in Serbia since 1928, and this 7.62×39 soft point load is a perfect example of their approach to value without compromise. Using new brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers, each round gives you brass worth reloading for your handload projects down the road.
PPU 7.62×39 Soft Point Performance
The 123 grain soft point projectile features an exposed lead nose that expands on impact while maintaining enough core integrity to penetrate effectively. At 2461 fps muzzle velocity, this load delivers solid terminal performance on medium game out to reasonable hunting distances. Users consistently report this ammunition shooting significantly more accurately than typical steel case offerings, with many getting sub-1.5 inch groups from bolt action rifles. The round nose profile feeds reliably through everything from AKs to SKS rifles to AR platforms chambered in 7.62×39.
Build Quality and Consistency
PPU maintains strict quality control standards throughout production, and it shows in how this ammunition performs across the board. The brass is clean and consistent from box to box, and there's very little fouling or residue left behind. This is ammunition that respects both your rifle and your reloading efforts. Whether you're running it through an old military surplus rifle or a modern hunting platform, you get the same reliable ignition and consistent performance that makes it easy to dial in your zero and stay confident in the field.
Versatile Brass Cased Option
What sets PPU apart in the 7.62×39 market is the combination of brass cases, soft point bullets, and reasonable pricing. You get real hunting ammunition instead of just target rounds or military surplus, but without the premium tag. The soft point design makes this a legitimate hunting round for the AK platform and other 7.62×39 rifles, while the brass is valuable enough to make reloading a worthwhile project for the long term.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Bullet Weight: 123 grains
- Bullet Type: Round Nose Soft Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 2461 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1654 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer (non-corrosive)
- Reloadable: Yes
- Rounds per Box: 20
- Boxes per Case: 50
- Total Rounds per Case: 1000
- Manufacturer Part Number: PP739S
- UPC: 8605003820963
- Manufacturer: Prvi Partizan (PPU)
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of PPU 7.62×39 123gr soft point ammunition
- Cardboard box packaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reload PPU 7.62×39 brass?
Yes. This ammunition features reloadable brass cases with Boxer primers and no corrosive residue. The brass is good quality and worth saving for handloading projects. Reload data for standard 7.62×39 specifications applies to PPU brass.
How accurate is this PPU 7.62×39 ammunition?
Users consistently report this ammunition being more accurate than typical steel case loads, with many bolt action rifles achieving sub-1.5 inch groups at 100 yards. Accuracy from semi-auto platforms varies with rifle tolerance, but it's noticeably tighter than economy FMJ rounds.
Is PPU 7.62×39 soft point suitable for hunting?
Yes, the soft point design makes this legitimate hunting ammunition for medium game at typical 7.62×39 distances. The 123 grain bullet has proven effective on deer and similar sized game when placed correctly, with good expansion and penetration characteristics.
Will this ammo work in my AK or SKS rifle?
Absolutely. PPU soft point ammunition feeds reliably in all 7.62×39 platforms including AK-pattern rifles, SKS rifles, CZ bolt actions, Ruger Mini-30, and AR-15 platforms chambered in 7.62×39. The round nose profile chambers and feeds smoothly.







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