Şabanözü, Turkey: birthplace of this 7.62x39mm ammunition. Sterling is a subsidiary brand of Turaç Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti., which has operated its own state-of-the-art production facility since 2008.
This ammo proves that Russia isn’t the only country accountable for manufacturing economical steel cases. They aren’t reloadable. Steel is also stiffer than brass, which tends to lead to more fouling (but that’s nothing a good post-rage clean-up can’t handle).
Like a Russian-made cartridge, this Turkish load features a cost-effective bimetal jacketed FMJ. The lead core bullet’s soft steel jacket won’t damage the rifling, but it will attract a magnet (a concern only if you shoot at a commercial range that bans magnetic ammo).
Berdan primers are another cost-saving measure. They ignite reliably all the same, and do not contain corrosive chemicals. Order yourself a few boxes today – your SKS, AK-47, or AR-47 deserves some attention!
20 Round Box
Specifications:
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Bullet Weight: 123 Grain
- Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket
- Muzzle Velocity: 2362 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1524 ft/lbs
- Non-Reloadable Steel Case
- 20 Rounds
