Question on 7.62x39 ammo

[johnnyh]

The place I want to go shot has this written in their rules:

"We no longer allow the use of steel core, steel or bi-metal jacketed ammo.. (can be tested with magnet on the bullet)."

So since I am somewhat unfamiliar with my SKS and it's 7.62 ammo, am I screwed or what brand do I need to get. A magnet sticks to all of my ammo.

 

[WardenWolf]

That precludes all Wolf or any of the cheap ammo. Typically when an existing range makes this rule when they didn't have it previously, they're intentionally trying to exclude AK's and the like. The "Good old boys" don't like people rapid firing or bringing all their "ugly" Commie guns. So they're deliberately trying to exclude cheap ammo and, therefore, the guns that fire it. Go to a different range.

 

[Jeff H]

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[GCBurner]

That excludes all the Greek HXP .30-06 ammo the CMP is selling for use in Garands, Springfields, and US Enfields, and the majority of the cheaper Russian 7.62, 9mm, and .45 ACP, too. Also the .223 SS109 AR-15 ammo with the steel penetrator core.

 

[Snowdog]

I do believe steel-core ammunition is harder on indoor backstops, but I really doubt steel or bi-metal jackets have those traits. I suppose it can be said the steel jacket can spark and cause issues with a rubber media if your range uses that, though I've heard or read this a few times, I haven't a clue if it's true.

There is non-magnetic ammunition out there for your SKS, but it typically costs more
One alternative is Yugoslavian military surplus that which I understand is brass-cased and features a copper jacketed lead core bullet. Unfortunately, it's corrosively primed. If you're willing to spend an extra few minutes cleaning, I've read it's surefire and accurate stuff (and of course relatively inexpensive).

 

[Killermonkey21]

A range I visit in central washington has this rule, and the way I understand is because of the spark risk during the summer months. The range is up in the dry, sage brush covered hills by the Tri-Cities and they had a big fire a few years ago, so I understand, but they allow steel during the wet month(s).

Most relatively inexpensive 7.62 ammo you find is going to stick to a magnet. Sorry, bud.