Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? - The Firearms Forum

glocknut · 04-24-2009, 07:54 PM

Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? I've never heard of this brand before. I'm looking at sportsmans guide... they have brown bear and also some 1970's yugoslavian stuff. Not big on ammo that old but the brown bear is current production....

Opinions on Brown Bear?

mike
gn

CampingJosh · 04-24-2009, 08:13 PM

I think you'll find it to be very similar to other steel-cased, imported ammo (Wolf, Hotshot, etc.). It's perfectly suitable for an AK in my opinion.

glocknut · 04-24-2009, 08:23 PM

I messed up. I didn't read the whole thing... they're back ordered till mid August....

I WANT TO SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They had some yugoslavian stuff from the 70's but i don't wanna mess with that stuff. That's old and it wasn't very good looking stuff...

God, i miss the old days.... I don't know if i remember this right but it seems like i remember being able to buy 1000 rd box of 7.62x39 for $80+ or there about back in the late 80's or early 90's? Oh...why o why... didn't i buy up a pallet of that stuff back then?

mike
gn

LurpyGeek · 04-24-2009, 11:12 PM

Brown Bear, Sliver Bear, Wolf and Wolf Gold are often made in the same factory and the same conditions and behavior apply to all of them. Some of them like the Wolf Gold (I think) have brass washed cases so they look like they're brass cased, but it's the same steel case.

Haligan · 04-25-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glocknut

I messed up. I didn't read the whole thing... they're back ordered till mid August....

I WANT TO SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They had some yugoslavian stuff from the 70's but i don't wanna mess with that stuff. That's old and it wasn't very good looking stuff...

God, i miss the old days.... I don't know if i remember this right but it seems like i remember being able to buy 1000 rd box of 7.62x39 for $80+ or there about back in the late 80's or early 90's? Oh...why o why... didn't i buy up a pallet of that stuff back then?

mike
gn

Cheaper than dirt had 7.62 x 39 case of a thousand for $79.99.
Mabe 7 or 8 years ago.
The good old days are gone forever.

LurpyGeek · 04-25-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haligan

Cheaper than dirt had 7.62 x 39 case of a thousand for $79.99.
Mabe 7 or 8 years ago.
The good old days are gone forever.

And Wolf and other steel cased brands are now going for prices that higher quality bulk ammo was going for about 6 months ago.

I have a hard time paying 35 cents per round for Wolf when I recently spent that on some bulk Federal.

carver · 04-25-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glocknut

I messed up. I didn't read the whole thing... they're back ordered till mid August....

I WANT TO SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They had some yugoslavian stuff from the 70's but i don't wanna mess with that stuff. That's old and it wasn't very good looking stuff...

God, i miss the old days.... I don't know if i remember this right but it seems like i remember being able to buy 1000 rd box of 7.62x39 for $80+ or there about back in the late 80's or early 90's? Oh...why o why... didn't i buy up a pallet of that stuff back then?

mike
gn

And most of that stuff was Norinco ammo, the stuff with the steel core! Still have almost a whole case of it!

gdmoody · 04-25-2009, 01:14 PM

Glocknut - I saw a post in the buy/sale/trade forum a few days ago where someone was selling 1000 rounds, they might still have it!

EDIT: Here is the link: http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=59620

glocknut · 04-25-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdmoody

Glocknut - I saw a post in the buy/sale/trade forum a few days ago where someone was selling 1000 rounds, they might still have it!

EDIT: Here is the link: http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=59620

That is 223 ammo... I'm looking for 7.62x39

mike
gn

ps
i also see that a few things that Midway had in stock is not completely out of stock with NO backorder. Reloading presses are in short supply as well. I think in a way Obama has allready won the fight. He has denied "most" of us access to our hobby....

USMCSpeedy · 04-25-2009, 01:57 PM

Try here for ammo. Its hollow point though.

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalo...mmo-click-here

USMCSpeedy · 04-25-2009, 02:03 PM

http://ammoman.com/index.htm has wolf hollow point right now too.

LurpyGeek · 04-25-2009, 03:31 PM

The two sources I usually use to look for ammo online are...

Gun-Deals.com

and

Ammo Daily

They're not always 100% up to date, but they can point you in the right direction.

glocknut · 04-25-2009, 11:19 PM

Thanks everyone!

mike
gn

treetohouse · 07-18-2009, 12:24 AM

i was shooting some wolf ammo today and it was not cycling in my sks it seemed like it was not giving enough power to push the bolt back all the way is this possible? it seemed to work fine with the other ammo i had.
I also have some silver bear ammo back ordered and am wondering if it will have the same problem or is it better I am wondering if i should cancel but i guess i could always sell it if it did not work in my gun.

treetohouse · 07-18-2009, 12:26 AM

puzzled shooter

FTK87 · 07-18-2009, 09:27 AM

http://ammoman.com/index.htm

1000 rounds of wolf 7.62X39 for 279 shipped. I've used this guy he is good, ships UPS.

VegasTech702 · 07-22-2009, 05:47 AM

He Tree, if your sks has a grenade launcher there is a little switch where you can make your gun go only single shot because it blocks the gas from reaching the piston.

BTW , I think the Brown Bear is actually a little better than the wolf.

Kieran McCaig · 07-22-2009, 11:37 PM

come up here we got lots of it last I saw was 180 per case

johnlives4christ · 07-23-2009, 01:45 AM

i've shot several cases of it out of an ak and several sks's. also silver bear as well

bizy · 07-23-2009, 02:09 PM

I bought some from cheaper than dirt a few months ago for $279 for a case, (1000). If you can get it now it is over $300.

treetohouse · 07-25-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VegasTech702

He Tree, if your sks has a grenade launcher there is a little switch where you can make your gun go only single shot because it blocks the gas from reaching the piston.

BTW , I think the Brown Bear is actually a little better than the wolf.

Thanks i do have the Grenade launcher but i think that the switch is in the same place but i will check it out i might have moved it and forgot thanks again

paradox998 · 07-26-2009, 01:25 PM

Try golden tiger brand 7.62, russian, very similar to brown bear. Abuot .28 per round at wideners

04-24-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? I've never heard of this brand before. I'm looking at sportsmans guide... they have brown bear and also some 1970's yugoslavian stuff. Not big on ammo that old but the brown bear is current production.... Opinions on Brown Bear? mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone.... -->

04-24-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,787	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? I think you'll find it to be very similar to other steel-cased, imported ammo (Wolf, Hotshot, etc.). It's perfectly suitable for an AK in my opinion. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

04-24-2009, 08:23 PM	#3
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? I messed up. I didn't read the whole thing... they're back ordered till mid August.... I WANT TO SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They had some yugoslavian stuff from the 70's but i don't wanna mess with that stuff. That's old and it wasn't very good looking stuff... God, i miss the old days.... I don't know if i remember this right but it seems like i remember being able to buy 1000 rd box of 7.62x39 for $80+ or there about back in the late 80's or early 90's? Oh...why o why... didn't i buy up a pallet of that stuff back then? mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

04-24-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? Brown Bear, Sliver Bear, Wolf and Wolf Gold are often made in the same factory and the same conditions and behavior apply to all of them. Some of them like the Wolf Gold (I think) have brass washed cases so they look like they're brass cased, but it's the same steel case. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

04-25-2009, 01:14 PM	#8
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,308	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? Glocknut - I saw a post in the buy/sale/trade forum a few days ago where someone was selling 1000 rounds, they might still have it! EDIT: Here is the link: http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=59620 __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant) Last edited by gdmoody; 04-25-2009 at 01:16 PM..

04-25-2009, 01:57 PM	#10
USMCSpeedy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 627	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? Try here for ammo. Its hollow point though. http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalo...mmo-click-here __________________ If all else fails, VOTE FROM THE ROOFTOPS Trying to reform a liberal is like trying to pick up a turd from the clean end. What this country needs is more family trees that will produce more lumber and fewer nuts!

04-25-2009, 02:03 PM	#11
USMCSpeedy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 627	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? http://ammoman.com/index.htm has wolf hollow point right now too. __________________ If all else fails, VOTE FROM THE ROOFTOPS Trying to reform a liberal is like trying to pick up a turd from the clean end. What this country needs is more family trees that will produce more lumber and fewer nuts!

04-25-2009, 03:31 PM	#12
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? The two sources I usually use to look for ammo online are... Gun-Deals.com and Ammo Daily They're not always 100% up to date, but they can point you in the right direction. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

04-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#13
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? Thanks everyone! mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

07-18-2009, 12:24 AM	#14
treetohouse Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? i was shooting some wolf ammo today and it was not cycling in my sks it seemed like it was not giving enough power to push the bolt back all the way is this possible? it seemed to work fine with the other ammo i had. I also have some silver bear ammo back ordered and am wondering if it will have the same problem or is it better I am wondering if i should cancel but i guess i could always sell it if it did not work in my gun. Last edited by treetohouse; 07-18-2009 at 12:34 AM..

07-18-2009, 12:26 AM	#15
treetohouse Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? puzzled shooter

07-18-2009, 09:27 AM	#16
FTK87 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chouteau, Oklahoma Posts: 481	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? http://ammoman.com/index.htm 1000 rounds of wolf 7.62X39 for 279 shipped. I've used this guy he is good, ships UPS. __________________ I NEED .22-250 BRASS!!! http://www.OklahomaSportsmen.com

07-22-2009, 05:47 AM	#17
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07-22-2009, 11:37 PM	#18
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07-23-2009, 01:45 AM	#19
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07-23-2009, 02:09 PM	#20
bizy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marlow, Ok Posts: 344	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? I bought some from cheaper than dirt a few months ago for $279 for a case, (1000). If you can get it now it is over $300.

07-26-2009, 01:25 PM	#22
paradox998 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 36	Re: Is brown bear ammo in 7.62x39 any good? Try golden tiger brand 7.62, russian, very similar to brown bear. Abuot .28 per round at wideners