ra res PO rr so os oO J m re rs az IN a we Caliber ce The Complete Reloading Manual for the 7.62 X 39mm Containing Unabridged Information from U.S. Bullet and Powder Makers Accurate * Alliant * Hodgdon * Hornady IMR * Lyman * Norma * Sako * Sierra Remington * Winchester 356 Proven & Tested Loads PE Yere Cty ee DesignsLES ADING SAFETY Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. But, like many other human endeavors, carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. ‘The essence of reloading safety is proper handling and storage of primers and powder. By observing the following rules, the chance of hazardous occurrence becomes extremely remote. Store powder and primers beyond the reach of children and away from heat and open flames. Do not smoke when reloading. Keep no more powder that needed in an open container. Immediately retum unused powder to its original factory container. Don‘t use any powder unless its identity is positively known. Scrap all mixed powders and those of uncertain or unknown identity. Do not store primers in bulk. To do so is to create a bomb! Bulk primers will mass detonate. Do not use primers when their identity is lost. Safely dispose of unknown types of primers. Courtesy of Speer Reloading Manual No. 11 All loading data contained in this book is the result of testing by the various bullet and powder manufacturers. Under carefully controlled conditions and with the components and test equipment specified, this data proved safe in their tests. Since none of the companies, nor the publisher, listed herein has controlover the components and equipment which may be used with this published information, no responsibility is implied or assumed for results obtained through its use. Courtesy of Hornady Manufacturing Company, Inc. Sierra Bullets cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results of damage or injury arising from or alleged to have arisen from the use of the data in this manual. Courtesy of Sierra Bullets Follow loading recommendations exactly. Don't substitute components for those listed. Start loading with the minimum powder charges. Understand what you are doing and why it must be done in a specific way. Stay dlert when reloading. Don't reload when distracted, disturbed or tired. Courtesy of Nosler Bullets, Inc.The Complete Reloading Manual for the 7.62 x 39 The publisher is deeply indebted to the following companies for their permission to reprint their proprietary reloading information found in this manual. Accurate Arms Company, Inc. Blount, Inc. Alliant Technologies Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc. Hornady Manufacturing Company IMR Powder Company Lyman Products Corporation Sierra Bullets, L.P. Speer Bullets Winchester ER He HE Ee HF HE He Ee Ee Ee ESE eS Copyright 2000 by Loadbooks USA, Inc., 18826B Soledad Canyon Road Canyon Country, California 91351, Phone: 805/250-8502, FAX: 805/250- 8493. Printed in the United States of America. All Rights ReservedTABLE OF CONTENTS 7.62 X 39 HORNADY BULLETS Hornady Introduction . Hornady 123 grain Hornady 150 grain we SIERRA BULLETS Sierra Introduction Sierra 110 grain .. Sierra 125 grain... Sierra 135/125 (.31 grain YAU SPEER BULLETS Speer Introduction .. Speer 123/125 grain LYMAN BULLETS Lyman Introduction. Lyman 113/130 grain . HODGDON POWDERS Hodgdon Introduction . 125-150 grain Loads... ACCURATE ARMS POWDERS Accurate Introduction . 100-150 grain Loads ALLIANT POWDERS 100-150 grain Loads.................22...::22000 18 IMR POWDERS : 125-150 grain Loads. 19 WINCHESTER POWDERS 110-150 grain Loads............2.22222:0cceeeeeee 20 VIHTAVUORI POWDERS Vihtavuori Introduction mat 123 grain Loadsmmm He Ee He Ee Ee EE SE SS KaKKKKKKKK KKK KR KR RR RK RK RR RK RR RR RK DISCLAIMER Since Loadbooks USA, Inc. is not responsible for developing or testing the information contained herein, nor can we control the components or equipment used by each individual Reloader, Loadbooks USA, Inc. cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results, damage or injury arising from or alledged to have arisen from the use of the data in this manual. Further, Loadbooks USA, Inc. takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies related to any of the information reprinted. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of following all safety precautions when Reloading. Please read and follow all manufacturers safety rules and warnings before proceeding. DISCLAIMER KKK KKK KKK KEK KKK RK EERE RRR KKK RKRKE ee H+ eH He HH HH HH HR OF SHOOTER'SLOGmn EH Hee Ee Be HF FSFE we Se SS SS = Oo ° par Ms c TT = ° fo) = ”nEE HE Ee ES Ss a Ee HE ES 3 The Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 4th Ed. This new two-volume set contains the most up- to-date reloading information available. Volume I contains the loading formulas for all Hornady rifle and pistol bullets. Volume II contains the ballistic tables and charts you need to fine tune your loads. This two-volume format enables you to have both the loading formulas and ballistics tables open to the same caliber without having to thumb back and forth. Available at your reloading dealer. fi-lornady OUR REPUTATION RIDES ON EVERY SHOT Homady Mfg. Co., Box 1848, Grand Island, NE 68802-1848Save time on your next shot! Hornady ONE SHOT Gun Cleaner and Case Lube. In the field or on the loading bench Fast drying, non-olly Cleans and lubes bullets, presses and guns [ejornady OUR REPUTATION RIDES ON EVERY SHOT Homady Mfg. Co., Box 1848, Grand Island, NE 68802-18487.62 X 39 - HORNADY BULLETS 7.62 X 39, M43 RIFLE: SKS CARBINE BULLET DIA.: -308*-.310" BARREL: 20°", 1 in 712” TWIST MAXIMUM C.O.L.: 2.190" CASE: MIDWAY MAX. CASE LENGTH: 1.528" PRIMER: WINCHESTER WSR CASE TRIM LENGTH: 1.518" The Soviet-German battle at Cholm in 1942 saw the introduction of a new cartridge, a new weapon and a new military tactic, all German. The new German cartridge (the 8mm Kurz) was of intermediate power, about midway between the submachine cartridges and a full rifle cartridge. Experts determined that most combat occurred at less than 400 yards and an intermediate cartridge was ideal for those ran- ges. Also, full automatic fire with these intermediate cartridges was far more controllable than with a full rifle cartridge. The Soviets realized the importance of these developments, and in 1943 introduced their own similar development, including the 7.62 X 39 (M43) cartridge. Soviet influence and military aid saw the worldwide spread of SKS carbines, AK-47 rifles, and RPD light machine guns, all chambered for the 7.62 X 39. It is currently the official military caliber of many countries including China and Finland, and very popular in others in- cluding the United States. In factory or military form, it offers a 123 grain FMJ bullet at 2300 fps. Reloaders can easily equal this, but it is difficult to substantially surpass due to limited powder capacity. Foreign produced firearms have a .311" bore and are most accurate with .310" diameter bullets from Hornady. Ruger manufactures their Mini-30 with a .308: bore and caution should be used in using oversize bullets in this firearm. Two expander balls are included in Hornady die sets so .308" bullets can be used in 7.62 X 39 cases. Some shooters report respectable accuracy in shooting .308 bullets in either bore size. The 150 grain data uses the .308 spire point for those interested in using this caliber for deer hunting. 17.62. X 39 - HORNADY BULLETS 123 GRAIN BULLETS: SECTIONAL DENSITY: 183 DIAMETER: .310" —— #3140 SP Ballistic Coefficient —.252 = c.O0.L. — 2.190” #3147 FMJ Ballistic Coefficient —.266 spe c.O.L. — 2.190" ITY POWDER 2000 fps 2100 fps 2200 fi Ss 2300 fps 2400 fps AA 1680 20.1 gr. 20.8 gr. 22.3 gr. 23.9 gr. ae IMR 4198 22.0 gr. 22.8gr. 237 gr. 24.6 gr. if RUT 21997. 230g. 242g. 254gr 2 H322 25.0 gr. 26.2 gr. 27.3 gr. 28.5 gr. te Indicates maximum load - use with caution7.62 X 39 - HORNADY BULLETS 150 GRAIN BULLETS: SECTIONAL DENSITY: DIAMETER: tic Coefficient —.338 ‘C.O.L.— 2.220" #3033 BTSP Ballistic Coefficient —.349 c.0.L.— 2.220" #3037 FMJ-BT Ballistic Coefficient —.3938 c.0.L.— 2.220" POWDER 1700 fps 1800 fps — VELOCITY 1900 fps 2000 fps 2100 fps IMR 4198 _18.0 gr. 19.0 gr. 20.1 gf. 21.2 gr. 22.2 gr. AA1680 18.2 gr. 19.4 gr. 20.5 gr. 24.7 gr. 22.9 gr. RL7 188 gr. 19.9 gr. 21.2 gr. 22.2 gr. AA2230 21.7 gr. 23.1gr. 24.6 gr. 26.0 gr. 7 Indicates maximum load - use with caution | | | |