I have zero experience with an AK or the 7.62x39 round. What's a good powder for this caliber in a 123gr bullet? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...29be25a2b6.jpg
Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk
Printable View
I have zero experience with an AK or the 7.62x39 round. What's a good powder for this caliber in a 123gr bullet? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...29be25a2b6.jpg
Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk
I’m assuming you recently acquired a century arms AK? I’d like to see how well they run. Sorry I can’t help with the load data ..
That’s the beauty of what we can do as reloaders
It will be here Tuesday. I bought a cheap box of ammo to run through it. Had brass and bullets coming from SRS. It was more of an impulse buy, been wanting one since a few of my buddies have AK's and swear by them... also picked up a stainless Ruger 10/22 since Washington state classifies them as a assault rifle now...Quote:
Originally Posted by Holland
Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk
I don’t load x39.... AKs love the cheap steel garbage.
I bought a couple hundred boxes from the BX a few months ago but really only shoot 1 of my SKS and occasionally shoot my x39 AR
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
I don't have an AK. Have a x39 bolt that I am starting to load for and that won't help. I honestly would search Youtube and Full30 for stuff by IV8888. He reloads and might have some input on the subject. I would take his advice anyway. He loads a lot of stuff and is experienced enough from what I have seen to be a reliable source. If you are unsure go a hair lower than what he recommends and work up.
I've got a good amount of .223 experience. I'll do the usual and start low. Work up a nice target/fun round. The gun is more of a cool factor/always wanted one purchase. My AR's are where my primary focus is. That's why I love reloading, no shortage of options!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ledslnger
Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk
I think I have seen the guys on Iraq Veteran talk about loading for the x39. It is one of their faves and they hunt with it a bit. I know they reload up to the .577 and that isn't something for beginners. I believe he has a fave bullet too for hunting......I might have to go back through some of their videos. I am curious now. :)
I'll have to look as well. I watch a lot of his videos. Especially like the meltdown vids.[emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by Ledslnger
Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk
AA1680 works well in my ak and sksQuote:
Originally Posted by CodySPowell
rifles
Sent from my SM-J337P using Tapatalk
Sweet! That's what I picked up. Can't wait to load up some rounds!Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Akers
Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk
I still haven't got around to reloading for the x39 yet. I hear the AK can be rough on brass. I have a WASR but it's an underfolder. It's only got cheap steel stuff. Ergos are horrible, but it's not as inaccurate as people would have had me believe. I bet I could do a little better still with a tailored reload, maybe even a cast load.
I do cast a bunch of the Lee "C. E. Harris" design for my 300blk. That was supposedly designed for the x39.
It's definitely not an AR that's for sure, but the cool factor is still there. And if it's half as accurate as I think it won't be I'll be happy.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2wheelDuke
The Ruger 10/22 should be a great little rifle!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6e3a5573ef.jpg
Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk