7.62x45 ammo scarce?

[k0ua]

I have done a lot of shooting and handloading. But, what is 7.62x45?

Dont feel bad, I had to look it up too.. apparently when the iron curtain came down, some of the czech vz52 rifles and quite a bit of ammo came in, but the supply has ebbed and flowed, and now seems to be drying up. 7.62x45 is obviously just a lengthened 7.62x39 round with a little more power but still in the same class.. the rifle looks a lot like a SKS, but is not the same, It is considered a little better design and build quality than the SKS. Most of the rifles went out of service in 1957 or were converted to 7.62x39.
That is about all I have found out about them so far, except Soundguy has one
When I come across a rifle/cartridge I have never heard of, I just gotta know:laughing::laughing:
James K0UA

 

[Soundguy]

again.. I don't want to convert my piece of history.. that's why I collect them..

soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

I have done a lot of shooting and handloading. But, what is 7.62x45?

google it.. specs are out there

rifle it fits has been mentioned already..

soundguy

 

[texbaylea]

I was going to suggest reloading but when I saw the price Buffalo Arms put on the dies I don't think that reloading is economically feasible.

Vernon

 

[Soundguy]

not unless yer makin' enough for a small army

soundguy

 

[rocknrod]

Dont have any of that - but if you ever need 7.62x63 ...
M2 Ball actually

 

[Soundguy]

gots plenty of 30-06


soundguy

 

[charlz]

Saw some pretty old looking stuff here:

Rifle Ammunition : Buymilsurp.com, Your source for military surplus.

Looks to be authentic Czech made though :thumbsup:

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. it's darn hard to find.

I grabbed 180rnds last week.. might get more when I get paid.

soundguy