Red Army Standard

[Racer X]

I have shot a ton in 7.62x39 out of my SKS and Ruger American, and it is reliable, and plenty accurate for what it is. I was buying it for $4.25 for 20 rounds a couple years ago, even hollowpoint.

I haven't shot it yet, but I have several hundred rounds of 7.62x39 HPBT. Surprised to see Boat Tail rounds.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Just as an aside, please note the following about the Red Army Standard 9mm ammunition that prompted this thread:

Lead Core
Non-Corrosive
Brass Case
Boxer Primed

The back of the box says:

"Distributed by Century Arms".
Made in Czech Republic

Side of the box:

9mm Luger * 124 GR FMJ * AM3295

I'll presume AM3295 is a company code and of no interest to us but the rest is all relevant.

My point being that it is brass cased, which makes a big difference from steel cased in your semi-auto 9mm pistola.

 

[Steve912]

My point being that it is brass cased, which makes a big difference from steel cased in your semi-auto 9mm pistola.

What difference you speak of, Comrade?

 

[ISCS Yoda]

What difference you speak of, Comrade?

According to someone I trust, and I'm merely repeating what a very knowledgeable/licensed to manufacture/class III FFL told me, that steel cases were somehow rougher on pistols than brass cases. I wouldn't know beyond that; I just shoot them, I don't fuss over them.

 

[Racer X]

According to someone I trust, and I'm merely repeating what a very knowledgeable/licensed to manufacture/class III FFL told me, that steel cases were somehow rougher on pistols than brass cases. I wouldn't know beyond that; I just shoot them, I don't fuss over them.

It's my understanding that they are rougher on extractors (the hook in particular) and that the chamber area because the case doesn't seal as well. Depending on the load, more bore wear from the bi-metal cladding projectile.

But as I have said, for training, the savings on a case or so will buy a new AR barrel and bolt. Same with a pistol if the barrel is a common one.

 

[AJ]

It's my understanding that they are rougher on extractors (the hook in particular) and that the chamber area because the case doesn't seal as well. Depending on the load, more bore wear from the bi-metal cladding projectile.

But as I have said, for training, the savings on a case or so will buy a new AR barrel and bolt. Same with a pistol if the barrel is a common one.

Why not just use brass cased ammo and not have to relace anything?