is 7.62x39 going anywhere??

[southerner985]

thoughts??

 

[SpeedRacer]

Going where? If you mean going away, never.

 

[thatguy]

About 2400 fps downrange.

 

[Vermiform]

Goes through barriers nicely........

 

[sportsbud]

Into the magazines of crazy russians...

 

[JWG223]

Yes, it will probably all be banned when Obama signs the UN treaty later this month. That said, I have about 500 rounds of Brown Bear Polymer-coated that I will be happy to sell you...

 

[southerner985]

Haha love the answers,

 

[JNieman]

About 2400 fps downrange.

Beat me to it.

 

[Vermiform]

Seriously though, if you mean longevity then no, it is here to stay. Sig has introduced their 556R that uses the round and also takes AK mags. Beretta also has a sweet offering in that caliber that we hope to see in the US soon. There aren't very many 7.62x39 US ammo manufacturers, so if import restrictions were implemented, say maybe via executive order or UN Treaty, then it might dry up for a while as US manufacturers tool up to meet the new demand. There are just too many rifles out there right now that use that caliber. Me may loose access to the cheap stuff, but it will always be produced.

 

[SpeedRacer]

There's millions upon millions of AKs in the US. Probably more than there are ARs. Not to mention all the SKS's and other x39 rifles.

Like Verm said, even if it could no longer be imported it would start being produced here in no time. There's a HUGE market for it.

 

[JLouv]

Yes, it will probably all be banned when Obama signs the UN treaty later this month. That said, I have about 500 rounds of Brown Bear Polymer-coated that I will be happy to sell you...

He can sign whatever he wants. It's a "treaty" and as such, has to be ratified by congress. That ain't happening so close to mid term elections. They learned a lesson last time. No way they dig themselves another hole to die in.

762x39 ammo isn't going anywhere. Even the imported stuff will keep flowing.

 

[Broke]

Agree. Too many rifles need that round. It's here to stay.

 

[Ironman26]

I sure hope not.....!

 

[Mac 1]

I need it for my Mini 30 and not the steel stuff either.

 

[sportsbud]

I dont think that he will have enough support to ban ammo importation any time soon, and the Russians are making too much money from it to ban export also...

 

[Bullwinkle]

Considering the events of the last few years under the current admin I don't put anything past them and surprised at nothing.

Responses are correct in that MOST 762x39 is imported, from of all places RUSSIA. During the ammo crunch prices got ridiculous and supplies dried up, but the supply is there now and the price has been coming down.

Barring any ridiculousness from DC, 762x39 will be around for a while as it has gone, from what I remember, from just an AK47 round to an all out sporting round in the last few years.
Many have adopted it for feral hogs as it performs well in bush and intermediate ranges, without the use of a full size rifle. For all intents and purposes, the AK47 has turned out to be rather good for hogs.

But, you must always prepare for what MIGHT happen. If you have a 762x39 weapon, stock up on the ammo. The inventory is there and the price is well, not as much as it was.
One thing for sure, it won't get much cheaper and will only increase in price as the years go by. If you store it correctly, it will last a VERY long time.

On the other hand, if you like the performance of the 762x39 and are leery of its future, might I suggest 300 Blackout.
Can use same light projectile as 308 and uses resized .223 Remington cases.
Since it was introduced just a few years ago, it has caught on like wildfire in the AR community. It does however require the purchase of either an upper or an entire rifle depending on what you have. Right now it doesn't compare with the 762x39 in price or inventory, but its popularity is definitely on the rise.

And then if all else fails.................... get a 308.

 

[Blake74u]

Anyone take into consideration Venezuela?

Even if something were to happen and Russia was banned from importation, there will be a lucrative black market for both 7.62x39 and Kalashnikovs:

http://en.rian.ru/military_news/20100525/159152586.html
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20070806/70445720.html
http://english.pravda.ru/world/americas/14-07-2010/114222-kalashnikov-0/
http://www.foxnews.com/story/2006/06/19/chavez-to-build-kalashnikov-rifle-factory-in-venezuela/

 

[kawboy12]

Never say never. The reason I say this is because people today will not stick together.