PPU 7.62x39mm rifle ammunition (brand part no. PP739F) loads a 123-grain full metal jacket bullet at 2350 fps, part of a series of metric rifle loadings PPU established by popular demand to accommodate the large assortment of foreign military and commercial firearms that have entered the U.S. market since World War II. That includes AK-pattern rifles and SKS carbines commonly chambered in 7.62x39mm, platforms that call for ammunition built to the cartridge’s original metric specification rather than a domestic adaptation. PPU loads this cartridge in brass cases for reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility. For 7.62x39mm shooters who want dependable ammunition built specifically for the caliber’s original platforms, this rifle ammunition from PPU is built for exactly that.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is 7.62x39mm, the AK-pattern Soviet cartridge.
- The bullet weighs 123 grains, a standard 7.62x39mm weight.
- The bullet is a full metal jacket (FMJ), built for reliable feeding rather than expansion.
- Muzzle velocity is rated at 2350 fps.
- This loading is part of PPU’s metric rifle series, built for foreign military and commercial firearms.
- Case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and reloading compatibility.
- Cost runs about $0.83 per round.
- Each box holds 20 rounds.
- Shipping weight per box runs about 0.83 pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What firearms is this ammunition built for? Foreign military and commercial rifles chambered in 7.62x39mm, including AK-pattern rifles and SKS carbines.
Why does PPU make metric rifle loadings? To accommodate the large number of foreign military and commercial firearms that have entered the U.S. market since World War II.
Is this ammunition reloadable? It uses brass cases, standard for reloading compatibility.
Buy the PPU 7.62x39mm 123gr FMJ Rifle Ammunition
AK-pattern and SKS shooters need ammunition built to the cartridge’s original spec, and PPU has produced exactly that for the metric-caliber market since WWII-era surplus started flooding in. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping straight to your door.
