Lapua 7.62 X 39 Ammunition

[Fergy35]

Is anyone familiar with the Lapua 7.62X39 ammunition. I know Lapua is generally quite good stuff, but I am used to seeing the typical Wolf debates in this caliber.

Anyone use it? How much does it typically run? I have an idea of the pricing for Wolf steel cased stuff, but don't have a clue about brass cased Lapua.

Thanks for your input.

 

[dolanp]

The only advantages I could possibly see is that it might burn a little cleaner and maybe be a little more accurate. A quick search looks like about 33 cents a round. Probably not worth it for plinking in a Russian-type gun.

 

[Vaarok]

I bought two boxes awhile back, and put it through my Russian SKS. I was amazed at how much better the rifle shot. It's way too expensive for blasting, and probably better off used in a Ruger or CZ boltgun, but I felt like risking the forty bucks just to see. Noticeably more accurate, maybe twoish inch groups at a hundred yards.

 

[Fergy35]

DolanP, Thank you for the information. I apparently don't know where to search. I didn't seem to have any luck finding anything on it.

 

[Fergy35]

Vaarok, Thanks. I had heard they made some good stuff. Didn't realize it was that much more than the "Cheap Stuff" though. Might get some "just to see" as you put it.

 

[richardschennberg]

Although it is probably not worth reloading 7.62x39, if that is what you have in mind, Lapua is decent brass. I think it uses large rifle primers instead of small. For an AK-47 or Mini-30, you could get by with any brass case with one hole in the primer pocket, and most are less expensive than Lapua.
Richard
Schennberg.com

 

[dm1333]

I don't know anything about Lapua 7.62x39 but I would THINK that a soft point or hollowpoint round from them would have a higher quality bullet and be better for hunting than plain jane Wolf Classic or whatever they call the old lacquer cased issue ammo.

I was wrong, I don't see anything on their website about 7.62x39 in anything but FMJ.