7.62 x 54R brass?

tobnpr · December 1, 2011, 03:54 PM

If anyone knows of a source in stock for 7.62 x 54R brass- other than Lapua which I can get- please PM...No one has Prvi...

This stuff is ridiculously hard to find...

stu925 · December 1, 2011, 04:14 PM

Try this: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/131...62x53mm-rimmed It's not Prvi though it's Norma but it ain't cheap.

ducote32 · December 1, 2011, 04:20 PM

It's easier for me to buy Priv 150 sp from online. 20 rounds for like $13-14. I Use them at the range or deer hunting and them reload them. AIMSURPLUS is really cheap I bought 3 boxes and then another 3 boxes. That gives me 120 cases to use.

I saw that Cabelas has the Priv in stock at the store for $16. Save on shipping.

boostedtt91 · December 1, 2011, 06:48 PM

My local gunshop had a ammo can full of Brand New Primed Winchester 7.62x54 brass and i pretty much bought it all and he also gave me a pack of Norma brass. I was thinking of selling some since its so hard to find, but i might just keep it cause its so hard to get brass by itself

lee n. field · December 1, 2011, 10:44 PM

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I was thinking of selling some since its so hard to find, but i might just keep it cause its so hard to get brass by itself

PM or email me when you decide. I might take some of that off your hands.

boostedtt91 · December 11, 2011, 08:50 PM

will do. As of right now, im probably just gonna keep it all since i have less than 200 of them. Since i usually always buying surplus spam cans for plinking and not commercial ammo, i never end up getting more brass to reload. Ill have to contact winchester and see why they aren't selling it anymore

daboone · December 11, 2011, 09:28 PM

http://www.buffaloarms.com/Brass_pr-3746.aspx

David Wile · December 11, 2011, 10:08 PM

Hey folks,

In August I sold most of my guns (over 40), but I still have a good bit of my ammo and all my reloading stuff. After reading this thread, I thought I ought to see what I might have in 7.62X54 ammo, and I just found a 100 round MTM ammo box filled with 100 rounds of brand new S&B non-corrosive ammo with boxer primers. I also found 100 rounds of surplus 7.62X54 that is berdan primed. The surplus stuff is in cardboard boxes. I never liked shooting the surplus stuff, but the S&B ammo is top notch stuff. I used S&B in a half dozen calibers, and it reloads and performs very well. If anyone would be interested, I would be willing to sell it for whatever is a fair price plus the shipping costs.

I also found an MTM ammo box with 100 rounds of new S&B 303 British rounds. I thought I had some surplus 303, but I cannot find it right now. I would also mention that I have 90 rounds of new S&B 6.5X55 Swedish ammo plus a bunch of stripper clips for it.

If anyone has any interest, you can e-Mail me at [email protected].

Best wishes,
David Wile

Japle · December 12, 2011, 09:18 AM

Grafs usually has both brands.

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...roductId/12651

Fullthrottle · December 13, 2011, 11:33 PM

I find it simpler to get loaded ammo in 7.62x54r in brass cased ammo than buying the brass alone!
I think most is loaded by the same company. Besides, you get to shoot once then reload, rather than pay twice as much to reload once!

I have close to 200 pieces of brass that way!
Also I have 20 pieces I have reloaded 8 times so far!

boostedtt91 · December 14, 2011, 05:20 PM

its actually alot cheaper to get the brass and reload then to buy commercial ammo. I

jimbob86 · December 14, 2011, 05:52 PM

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its actually alot cheaper to get the brass and reload then to buy commercial ammo.

PPU Prvi Partizan 150 gr loaded ammo $15.99 in store at Cabela's- 80 cents a round. Loaded ammo, with boxer primed, reloadable brass.

A quick check of Cabela's and midway ..... most of their 7.62x54r component stuff was out of stock.... and the brass prices were insane: between $1.25 and $1,50 a pop ...... $29 bucks for a hundred for Sierra .311 150 gr bullets.....

....figure 4 cents for a primer..... 20 cents worth of powder.....

$1.23 more to reload than to buy the PPU ...... and when you are done, you can reload the PPU for 54 cents, the same as the cost of reloading your empty brass from Lapua or Norma .....

Japle · December 14, 2011, 07:23 PM

PRVI brass is 45 cents per case.

625cnd · December 14, 2011, 10:42 PM

http://www.gunstop.com/Store/Rifle%2...an/PPU-762X54R

FrankenMauser · December 14, 2011, 11:56 PM

I buy "Win" stamped (primed) S&B or PPU 7.62x54R brass for $45 per 100. (So, I also get a free "mil-spec" magnum primer for the first load. - a savings of about $3.60, at current local prices.)

If I amortize that cost across 10 hand loads, I can load for $6.78 per box of 20.
Amortized across only 5 loads, it runs me $7.25 per box of 20.

I can load 215 gr Woodleigh Weldcores for $19.43 per box. That's an "ultra-premium" load, for less than the cost of just 20 pieces of Norma or Lapua brass.

I'll take the PPU or S&B brass, any day.

Scimmia · December 15, 2011, 01:24 AM

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its actually alot cheaper to get the brass and reload then to buy commercial ammo.

$45/100 is the cheapest I've seen brass so far. That's $9 per box of 20. AIM has loaded PPU ammo for $13.50/box. If you can load those cases for less than $4.50/box, you're doing better than me.

ducote32 · December 15, 2011, 09:08 AM

I also started pulling the bullets from some Russian bulk FMJ and putting the Sierra 150 SP and using that for the range. (Ranges around my area don't let you use FMJ) I just measure the powder across 10 rounds and make it consistant. They shoot well and the bulk handles the .311 round fine when pressing it in. I like this combo approach because if I want to just blast away at Zombie targets, I use the bulk. If I want to hunt, I use the Privi reloads (60 reloadable rounds).

My wanting to shoot weighs heavier than the cost to reload Vs. Commercial.

jimbob86 · December 15, 2011, 12:04 PM

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PRVI brass is 45 cents per case.

Even with brass that cheap, it is cheaper to buy the brass cased PPU loaded ammo, and then reload it, instead of buying the brass:

45 cents for a case
20 cents for powder
4 cents for a a primer
29 cents for a .311 150gr Sierra soft point
98 cents/round for the first box vs. 80 cents for the first box of PPU, after that first box, it's the same cost per round to reload both (53 cents).

Amortizing does not matter, as you can reload the spent PPU cases about as many times as you can the new PRVI brass.....

FrankenMauser · December 15, 2011, 01:43 PM

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Even with brass that cheap, it is cheaper to buy the brass cased PPU loaded ammo, and then reload it, instead of buying the brass:

45 cents for a case
20 cents for powder
4 cents for a a primer
29 cents for a .311 150gr Sierra soft point
98 cents/round for the first box vs. 80 cents for the first box of PPU, after that first box, it's the same cost per round to reload both (53 cents).

PPU and S&B brass comes primed. If you are seeing unprimed brass, something isn't right (possibly once-fired). So, drop that 4 cents for your first primer.

And, using a .312" 150 gr Hornady Interlock can drop the cost of the bullet to $0.19 each (less, if you are a bargain shopper). (Not everyone has a .311" bore. Some people are even lucky enough to be dealing with .308" bores, for even more savings.)

That drops the cost to $0.84 each.
Having a hand load that costs $0.04 more than marginal-quality factory ammo...? Yea... that factory ammo will still be sitting on the merchant's shelves, while I shoot my hand loads.

If you can't get the brass; you can't get the brass. Without brass, none of this matters, anyway. Work with the resources available to you.

Scimmia · December 15, 2011, 11:25 PM

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PPU and S&B brass comes primed. If you are seeing unprimed brass, something isn't right (possibly once-fired).

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...roductId/12651

Are you saying Grafs is selling once fired as new? I haven't seen them for $0.45/each for primed.

FrankenMauser · December 15, 2011, 11:41 PM

Interesting... I have never seen it sold in virgin, unprimed form, before. Grafs must have ordered a substantial quantity.

But.... it doesn't matter. It's out of stock. You can't get it anyway.

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I haven't seen them for $0.45/each for primed.

It's been sitting at that price ($43.99 to $46.99 per 100) for the last two years, in my area. I've also seen it at that price point on the Blue Star website (though, it isn't listed at all, right now), and TJConevera's.

res45 · December 16, 2011, 07:11 AM

I use PPU and Win/S & B brass I bought in quantity several years ago. The brass is the most expensive component depending on how you load your ammo.

I shoot mainly cast and swagded lead bullets in my mosins using Alliant Red Dot and 2400 powders,Bullseye and 90 gr. 32 cal. LSWC make good tree rat loads as well. These loads run me 10 cents or less per rd. and the brass least forever. I save the more expensive J bullets for longer range shooting.

December 1, 2011, 03:54 PM	#1
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	7.62 x 54R brass? If anyone knows of a source in stock for 7.62 x 54R brass- other than Lapua which I can get- please PM...No one has Prvi... This stuff is ridiculously hard to find...

December 13, 2011, 11:33 PM	#10
Fullthrottle Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2009 Posts: 280	I find it simpler to get loaded ammo in 7.62x54r in brass cased ammo than buying the brass alone! I think most is loaded by the same company. Besides, you get to shoot once then reload, rather than pay twice as much to reload once! I have close to 200 pieces of brass that way! Also I have 20 pieces I have reloaded 8 times so far! __________________ When seconds count, why is help minutes away?

December 14, 2011, 11:56 PM	#15
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I buy "Win" stamped (primed) S&B or PPU 7.62x54R brass for $45 per 100. (So, I also get a free "mil-spec" magnum primer for the first load. - a savings of about $3.60, at current local prices.) If I amortize that cost across 10 hand loads, I can load for $6.78 per box of 20. Amortized across only 5 loads, it runs me $7.25 per box of 20. I can load 215 gr Woodleigh Weldcores for $19.43 per box. That's an "ultra-premium" load, for less than the cost of just 20 pieces of Norma or Lapua brass. I'll take the PPU or S&B brass, any day. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

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December 1, 2011, 04:14 PM	#2
stu925 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 953	Try this: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/131...62x53mm-rimmed It's not Prvi though it's Norma but it ain't cheap.

December 1, 2011, 04:20 PM	#3
ducote32 Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Posts: 31	It's easier for me to buy Priv 150 sp from online. 20 rounds for like $13-14. I Use them at the range or deer hunting and them reload them. AIMSURPLUS is really cheap I bought 3 boxes and then another 3 boxes. That gives me 120 cases to use. I saw that Cabelas has the Priv in stock at the store for $16. Save on shipping.

December 1, 2011, 06:48 PM	#4
boostedtt91 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2011 Location: Danville, Pa Posts: 520	My local gunshop had a ammo can full of Brand New Primed Winchester 7.62x54 brass and i pretty much bought it all and he also gave me a pack of Norma brass. I was thinking of selling some since its so hard to find, but i might just keep it cause its so hard to get brass by itself

December 11, 2011, 08:50 PM	#6
boostedtt91 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2011 Location: Danville, Pa Posts: 520	will do. As of right now, im probably just gonna keep it all since i have less than 200 of them. Since i usually always buying surplus spam cans for plinking and not commercial ammo, i never end up getting more brass to reload. Ill have to contact winchester and see why they aren't selling it anymore

December 11, 2011, 09:28 PM	#7
daboone Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Location: Phoenix AZ, Kealakekua HI Posts: 100	http://www.buffaloarms.com/Brass_pr-3746.aspx

December 11, 2011, 10:08 PM	#8
David Wile Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2001 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 585	Hey folks, In August I sold most of my guns (over 40), but I still have a good bit of my ammo and all my reloading stuff. After reading this thread, I thought I ought to see what I might have in 7.62X54 ammo, and I just found a 100 round MTM ammo box filled with 100 rounds of brand new S&B non-corrosive ammo with boxer primers. I also found 100 rounds of surplus 7.62X54 that is berdan primed. The surplus stuff is in cardboard boxes. I never liked shooting the surplus stuff, but the S&B ammo is top notch stuff. I used S&B in a half dozen calibers, and it reloads and performs very well. If anyone would be interested, I would be willing to sell it for whatever is a fair price plus the shipping costs. I also found an MTM ammo box with 100 rounds of new S&B 303 British rounds. I thought I had some surplus 303, but I cannot find it right now. I would also mention that I have 90 rounds of new S&B 6.5X55 Swedish ammo plus a bunch of stripper clips for it. If anyone has any interest, you can e-Mail me at [email protected]. Best wishes, David Wile

December 12, 2011, 09:18 AM	#9
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	Grafs usually has both brands. http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...roductId/12651

December 14, 2011, 05:20 PM	#11
boostedtt91 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2011 Location: Danville, Pa Posts: 520	its actually alot cheaper to get the brass and reload then to buy commercial ammo. I

December 14, 2011, 07:23 PM	#13
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	PRVI brass is 45 cents per case.

December 14, 2011, 10:42 PM	#14
625cnd Member Join Date: June 9, 2011 Posts: 33	http://www.gunstop.com/Store/Rifle%2...an/PPU-762X54R

December 15, 2011, 09:08 AM	#17
ducote32 Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Posts: 31	I also started pulling the bullets from some Russian bulk FMJ and putting the Sierra 150 SP and using that for the range. (Ranges around my area don't let you use FMJ) I just measure the powder across 10 rounds and make it consistant. They shoot well and the bulk handles the .311 round fine when pressing it in. I like this combo approach because if I want to just blast away at Zombie targets, I use the bulk. If I want to hunt, I use the Privi reloads (60 reloadable rounds). My wanting to shoot weighs heavier than the cost to reload Vs. Commercial.

December 16, 2011, 07:11 AM	#22
res45 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 753	I use PPU and Win/S & B brass I bought in quantity several years ago. The brass is the most expensive component depending on how you load your ammo. I shoot mainly cast and swagded lead bullets in my mosins using Alliant Red Dot and 2400 powders,Bullseye and 90 gr. 32 cal. LSWC make good tree rat loads as well. These loads run me 10 cents or less per rd. and the brass least forever. I save the more expensive J bullets for longer range shooting.