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7.62x39 Norinco Ammo

DannzoDannzo Member Posts: 50 ✭✭
edited March 2008 in Ask the Experts
I have some Green Boxed Norinco ammo and was wondering if anyone had information on if it is lead or steel core ammo.


It is from Factory 71 and was produced in 1987 & 1988.


Thanks,
Dan
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  • 32 Magnum32 Magnum Member Posts: 820 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    test it with a magnet.
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  • DannzoDannzo Member Posts: 50 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The bullets are steel jacketed, that wont work.
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  • D@DD@D Member Posts: 4,407
    edited November -1
    99% sure its lead core.
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If its steel jacketed, the only way to be sure is pull one and cut it.
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  • DannzoDannzo Member Posts: 50 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree, but was hoping for another answer.
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  • 5mmgunguy5mmgunguy Member Posts: 3,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    It is lead core but has a normal jacket I believe, if it has a steel jacket it is only the jacket that is steel with a copper wash, inside is lead. I don't think they imported any with a solid steel core. Use a magnet...if it solid steel it will hang on really well if it is only the jacket it will hold on but not great.
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  • 5mmgunguy5mmgunguy Member Posts: 3,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry...what you have is a steel jacketed bullet with a lead core.
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  • 5mmgunguy5mmgunguy Member Posts: 3,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The bullet weights the same as the copper jacketed lead core bullets...it has to have a lead core too, they weight the same and are the same size...steel would weight less than lead so the bullet would have to be longer...it is not.
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  • MonkeyspankerMonkeyspanker Member Posts: 1 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey there, Dan.
    As I told you before, factory 71 made both steel core and lead core ammunition. The way to tell is lead core will have a serrated cannelure around the base of the bullet. A steel core round will have a smooth cannelure around the base of the bullet. These markings can be seen just above the mouth of the casing. This rule only applies to factory 71. All of the ammo you are inquiring does have the smooth cannelure and is certainly steel cored. These people are of no help to you, in your quest for Chinese steel core ammunition. As a courtesy, I would like to offer some reading material to you. Click on the link below. There is tons of good information, regarding this type of ammunition, on this website. This is just one of many threads that cover this subject. You should become a member, if you are not already.

    http://gunsnet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=318723&highlight=chinese+steel+core

    Good luck with your search for the "good stuff". Factories 71, 31, 351, and 311 manufactured match grade quality steel core. Factory 31 also has tell-tale signs. The bullet will have green sealant if it is lead core. It will have pink or clear sealant if it is steel core. Most other factories, you will just have to pull a bullet. You can also bet that any of the chinese ammo 1987 and before will probably be steel cored.

    -Robert
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Monkeyspanker[/i
    These people are of no help to you, in your quest for Chinese steel core ammunition.


    Wow..... Nice job of endearing yourself to the GB community on your very first post.
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