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7.62 x 39mm RIFLE Ammunition for Sale

7.62×39 Ammo For Sale

The 7.62×39 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 7.62×39 ammo in bulk to save on ammunition costs. It’s also known as the 7.62 Soviet and .30 Russian Short

Overview of 7.62×39 Ammo

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

What are the most popular 7.62 brands you sell?

• PMC 7.62 Ammo
• Winchester 7.62 Ammo
• Wolf 7.62 Ammo

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 7.62×39 Ammo for Specific Uses

You can also check out our in-depth look at 7.62×39 ballistics from all of the popular ammo manufacturers if you’re in search of ballistics data for your favorite factory 7.62×39 load.

History of 7.62 Ammo

The 7.62x39mm cartridge, developed by the Soviet Union in 1943, has a rich history spanning nearly 80 years, becoming one of the most enduring and iconic rounds in the world. Initially designed to balance the power of full-size rifle cartridges with the compactness needed for close combat, it first saw use in the SKS rifle before gaining legendary status in the AK-47. Over the decades, this versatile cartridge has remained a favorite for hunters, military forces, and civilian shooters due to its reliable performance, affordability, and widespread availability. It is a true classic used in everything from AK-style rifles to modern sporting firearms.

Comparison to .300 Blackout

The .300 Blackout (BLK) and 7.62x39mm cartridges share a similar role as intermediate rounds, but each has unique advantages. While .300 BLK is favored for AR-platform compatibility and easy switching between supersonic and subsonic loads, 7.62x39mm excels in affordability and widespread availability, making it ideal for AK and SKS enthusiasts. Cost-wise, 7.62x39mm generally offers better value, allowing for more range time on a budget, and is a reliable choice for those prioritizing a proven, dependable cartridge over suppressor use.

Accuracy

The 7.62x39mm cartridge, while not known for extreme precision, is highly reliable within its effective range of around 300 yards, making it suitable for hunting and tactical use. With a typical bullet weight of 120-123 grains, it offers the heft needed for medium game and steady performance. When paired with quality ammunition and a well-maintained firearm, it can achieve 2-4 MOA accuracy at 100-200 yards, especially in AK or SKS rifles. Although not ideal for long-range precision, the 7.62x39mm excels at close to medium distances, providing dependable accuracy for hunters, home defense, and training.

Ballistics

The 7.62x39mm cartridge is valued for its effective stopping power and reliable ballistics within short to medium ranges, typically firing at 2,300 to 2,400 feet per second, providing sufficient energy for medium game and tactical scenarios. Its performance is optimal within 300 yards, where it maintains reliable energy and manageable drop, making it suitable for dense cover or wooded environments. While it lacks the flat trajectory of higher-velocity rounds and experiences drop-off past 300 yards, the 7.62x39mm offers a consistent balance of power and usability, making it a practical choice for its intended distances.

Affordability

The 7.62x39mm cartridge excels in affordability, mainly due to its widespread use and mass production, making it an economical choice for range practice, training, and hunting. Steel-cased options are particularly cost-effective, and compared to rounds like .300 Blackout, the 7.62x39mm allows shooters more range time for the same price. It also competes well with rounds like .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, especially when bought in bulk. For reloaders, brass-cased 7.62x39mm is readily available, adding further value. Its accessibility and cost-effectiveness make it ideal for frequent shooters or those stockpiling for preparedness.

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he below table gives a list of firearms that can fire the 7.62×39mm cartridge, first developed and used by the Soviet Union in the late 1940s.^[1] The cartridge is widely used due to the worldwide proliferation of Russian SKS and AK-47 pattern rifles, as well as RPD and RPK light machine guns.

This table is sortable for every column.

Name	Type	Country	Image	Years of service	Notes
Steyr AUG	Assault rifle	AUT		2025–present	7.62×39mm variant of Steyr AUG.[2]
AR-M1	Assault rifle	BUL		1998–present	7.62×39mm variant of AR-M1 rifle, copy of the AK-47 and AK-74.
Type 38 rifle	Bolt-action rifle	China		1950s–1960s	Rechambered from the original 6.5×50mmSR Arisaka.[3]
Type 56 carbine	Semi-automatic rifle	China		1956–present	Licensed variant of SKS.
Norinco SKS-M	Semi-automatic rifle	China		1980s–present	Commercial variant of the Type 56 carbine.
Norinco Type 86S	Bullpup semi-automatic rifle	China		1986–present	Based on the Type 56 assault rifle.
Type 56 assault rifle	Assault rifle	China		1956–present	Variant of the AK-47 and AKM.
Type 63 assault rifle	Assault rifle	China		1963–present	Based on the Type 56 carbine and Type 56 assault rifle.
Type 81 assault rifle	Assault rifle	China		1983–present
vz. 52/57	Semi-automatic rifle	Czechoslovakia		1957–1959	7.62×39mm variant of vz. 52 rifle.
vz. 58	Assault rifle	Czechoslovakia		1959–present
CZ BREN 2	Assault rifle	CZE		2011–present	7.62×39mm variant of CZ. BREN 2 rifle.
MPi-KM	Assault rifle	East Germany		1964–present	Licensed variant of AKM.
Maadi arm	Assault rifle	Egypt		1960–present	Indigenous version of the Soviet AKM rifle.
Rasheed Carbine	Semi-automatic rifle	Egypt		1960–present	Derived from Hakim Rifle.
RK 62	Assault rifle	Finland		1965–present	Based on the Polish licensed variant of AK-47.
Valmet M-76	Semi-automaticAssault rifle	Finland		1972–present	Civilian semi-automatic variant of the RK 62.
RK 95 TP	Assault rifle	Finland		1990–present
Sako M90 (M92S & M95S)	Semi-automaticAssault rifle	Finland		1993–present	Civilian semi-automatic variant of the RK 95.
KK 62	Light machine gun	Finland		1962–present
AMD-65	Assault rifle	Hungary		1967–present	Licensed variant of AKM.
AMP-69	Assault rifle	Hungary		1974–present	Licensed variant of AKM.
AK-63	Assault rifle	Hungary		1977–present	Licensed variant of AKM.
Tabuk Sniper Rifle	Designated marksman rifle	Iraq		1978–present	Modified version of Zastava M70.
KLSKLFKLT	Assault rifle	IRN		?	Iranian versions of the AK platform modeled after the Type 56, MPi-KMS 72 and the AKM.
AK-113	Assault rifle	IRN		2018–present	Iranian versions of the AK-103.
IWI Galil ACE	Assault rifle	Israel		2008–present	7.62×39mm variant of IWI Galil ACE.
Beretta ARX160	Assault rifle	ITA		2008–present	7.62×39mm variant of Beretta ARX160.
Type 58 assault rifle	Assault rifle	North Korea		1958–present	Variant of the AK-47 and type 56.
Kbkg wz. 1960	Assault rifle	Poland		1960–present	Variant of the AK-47.
Beryl M762	Assault rifle	Poland		1995–present
PM md. 63	Assault rifle	Romania		1963–present	Licensed variant of AKM.
OTs-14-1A Groza-1	Bullpup assault rifle	Russia		1994–1999	Based on the AKS-74U.
AK-103	Assault rifle	Russia		2001–present
AK-104	Carbine assault rifle	Russia		2001–present
AK-15	Assault rifle	Russia		2016–present	7.62×39mm variant of AK-12.
KORD 6P68	Assault rifle	Russia		2018–present
AK-203	Assault rifle	Russia		2022–present	Upgraded version of the AK-103.
A-91	assault rifle	Soviet Union		1990–present
SKS	Semi-automatic rifle	Soviet Union		1946–present
AK-47	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1947–present
AKM	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1959–present	Improved variant of the AK-47.
AKMSU	Carbine assault rifle	Soviet Union Pakistan		1980
AS-44	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1944–1945
Dlugov assault rifle	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1953	Prototype only.
TKB-011	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1963
TKB-022PM	assault rifle	Soviet Union		1962
TKB-059	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1960	Prototype only.
TKB-408	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1946	Prototype only.
TKB-415	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1946
TKB-517	Assault rifle	Soviet Union		1952	Prototype only.
RPD	Light machine gun	Soviet Union		1944–present
RPK	Light machine gun	Soviet Union		1961–present
RPL-7	Light machine gun	RUS		2020–present
Zastava M19	Carbine modular assault rifle	Serbia		2022–present	Based on the FN SCAR.
Malyuk	Bullpup Assault rifle	UKR		2015–present	7.62×39mm variant of Malyuk.
M4-WAC-47	Assault rifle	UKR		2018–present
Colt CM901	Assault Rifle	United States		2013–present	Its semi-automatic variant is the LE901-16S.
Ruger Mini Thirty	Semi-automatic rifle	United States		1987–present	7.62×39mm variant of Ruger Mini-14.
WASR-10	Semi-automatic rifle	Romania  United States		1996–present	Semi-automatic variant of PM md. 63 for United States civilian market.
CMMG Mk47 Mutant	Semi-automatic rifle	United States		2014–present	Derivative of AR 15.
Desert Tech MDR	Assault rifle	United States		2014	7.62×39mm variant of Desert Tech MDR.
SR-47	Assault rifle	United States		2001	7.62×39mm variant of the AR15.
SIG MCX	Assault rifle	United States
STV rifle	Assault rifle	Vietnam		2019–present	Licensed variant of IWI Galil ACE.
STL-1A	Assault rifle	Vietnam		2019–present	Vietnamese copy of AKM.
Zastava M59/66	Semi-automatic rifle	Yugoslavia		1964–present	Licensed variant of SKS.
Zastava M70	Assault rifle	Yugoslavia		1970–present	Unlicensed derivative of AK-47.
Zastava M72	Light machine gun	Yugoslavia		1973–present
Zastava M92	Carbine assault rifle	Yugoslavia  Serbia		1992–present	Variant of Zastava M70.
Zastava M21A	Carbine assault rifle	Yugoslavia  Serbia	M21A (On Top) and M72 LMG (On Bottom)