7.62X39 MM BALL CARTRIDGE (M43)

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7.62X39 MM BALL CARTRIDGE (M43)

Standard M43 steel‑case ball cartridge for AK‑47, RPK, SKS weapons.

General Features

7.62X39 MM BALL CARTRIDGE (M43) General Features

Bullet: Bimetal jacket, lead core — 8 g
Case: Bimetal
Primer: Non‑corrosive Berdan

Propellant: Single‑base powder
Cartridge length: 56 mm
Cartridge weight: 16.4 g

Muzzle velocity (V25): 725 ± 15 m/s
Max chamber pressure: ≤ 275 MPa
Accuracy: 20 cm (L+W)

PACKING & STORAGE CONDITIONS
150 rds / plastic bag
750 or 1 500 rds / wooden case — gross 29.3 kg
Case volume: 0.480 × 0.280 × 0.225 m (0.03024 m³)

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7.62X39 MM BALL CARTRIDGE (M43)