The PPU Metric Rifle Line 7.62x39mm 123gr round nose soft point (part no. PP739S) gives AK-platform shooters an expanding-bullet option beyond the standard FMJ practice load. PPU builds this line around the same 123-grain weight most 7.62×39 rifles are sighted for, but with a soft point bullet that expands on impact instead of passing through like an FMJ. It’s a practical choice for hunters who want to use an AK-platform rifle for hog or deer hunting rather than just range work. This rifle ammunition pairs familiar 7.62×39 ballistics with genuine expansion for hunting applications.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 7.62x39mm, the standard AK-platform rifle cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 123 grains, the baseline weight most 7.62×39 rifles are sighted around.
• The bullet type is round nose soft point, designed to expand on impact rather than pass through like an FMJ.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range or hunting trip.
• Fifty boxes ship per case (1,000 rounds total), letting shooters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $0.86 per round, reasonable pricing for a soft point 7.62×39 hunting load.
• Each 20-round box ships at about 0.83 pounds, worth knowing when planning a case order.
• PPU markets this under its Metric Rifle Line, built specifically for 7.62×39 shooters wanting an expanding bullet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this load be used for hunting hogs or deer? Yes, the round nose soft point bullet is built to expand on impact, unlike an FMJ, making it a reasonable choice for hog and deer hunting with an AK-platform rifle.

Is 123 grains the standard weight for 7.62×39? Yes, 123 grains is the most common bullet weight for the cartridge, and most 7.62×39 rifles are sighted with that weight in mind.

Buy PPU Metric Rifle 7.62x39mm Soft Point

An AK-platform rifle can do more than punch paper when it’s fed an expanding bullet, and this soft point load is built for exactly that. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.