Norinco 7.62×39 123gr. FMJ Description:
The 7.62×39mm round is a rifle cartridge of Soviet origin that was designed during World War II. Due to the worldwide proliferation of the SKS and AK-47 pattern rifles, the cartridge is used by both militaries and civilians alike. 7.62×39mm ammunition is tested to function well in temperatures ranging from −50 to 50 °C (−58 to 122 °F) cementing its usefulness in cold polar or hot desert conditions.




Cliff –
I bought a full crate of this Norinco surplus online to feed my SKS. Out of 700 rounds, I haven’t encountered a single failure to feed, cycle, or extract. The steel-cased profile glides out of the fixed magazine beautifully.
Felix Tate –
Because my rifle has a factory chrome-lined bore, dealing with the corrosive salts is a non-issue. The hard plating stops the rust from taking hold, letting me do a quick evening solvent scrub at the bench without any pitting.
Nate –
I learned the hard way after my first time out. I cleaned my barrel perfectly but forgot to scrub the gas cylinder and piston head. Checked it three days later and it had a layer of orange fuzz. Flush the entire gas system!
Davis –
Unlike lacquer-coated surplus steel that can sometimes melt and gum up a hot chamber, this Norinco ammo uses a clean, copper-washed steel casing. It slides smoothly out of the chamber even when the gun gets scorching hot.
Mercer –
The bullet has a bi-metal copper-plated steel jacket that will immediately stick to a magnet. Make sure you are shooting at an outdoor crown land site or a club that permits surplus steel-core loads before buying bulk.
Calvin King –
Yes, it is 100% corrosively primed, but don’t let that scare you off the low price. Just pour a thermos of boiling water down the barrel and gas tube right at the range to wash out the salts, dry it, and oil it up. Zero rust.
Gordie W –
Cracking open the metal tin with the included giant can opener is half the fun of buying this stuff online. There is a very specific, nostalgic military smell to this old Chinese boxed stock. It’s a great addition to the gear closet.
Waylon –
The twin flash-hole Berdan primers are incredibly reliable. Even when running strings through a cold rifle on a freezing morning, the hard primer cups catch the firing pin strike instantly with zero duds or click-no-bang delays.
Arthur –
My Type 81 rifle absolutely thrives on this full-pressure military ammunition. The bi-metal steel jacket extracts forcefully and throws brass way down the line. It handles rapid-fire mag dumps easily without short-stroking.
Dune –
This isn’t match-grade match gear, but it reliably shoots roughly 3.5-inch groups at 100 meters using iron sights. It easily rings my 8-inch steel plates out at the outdoor range all afternoon without breaking the bank.
Callahan –
For high-volume dynamic training drills, you cannot beat the price of a Chinese surplus crate. As long as you maintain a regular, immediate cleaning discipline at the bench, this ammo is an absolute home run for value.
Zack –
I use traditional military surplus steel stripper clips to feed my rifle. The rim dimensions on these Norinco steel casings slide right into the clip channels easily without catching, making rapid reloading fast and smooth.