Quality ammunition is crucial for achieving accuracy, ensuring safety, and maintaining reliability. Usher in Barnaul’s 7.62X39 123gr FMJ Bumetal Case & Bullet 500rds, Russian ammo with a sterling reputation imported before sanctions.

Importance of Quality Ammo

As Sam Jackson eloquently puts it in Tarantino’s Jackie Brown, ‘the AK accept no substitutes.’

While this is true, poor-quality ammunition can undermine your rifle’s performance, leading to misfires, jams, damage, and even personal injury. Cut corners and you will invariably pay the price.

In contrast, the benefits of using quality ammunition are plentiful. Expect an overall improvement in accuracy, reliability, and the longevity of your rifle by investing in well-crafted ammo.

Yes, AKs are famous for digesting just about anything.

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Nonetheless, quality ammunition makes your rifle perform closer to its true potential. Imagine owning a top-notch stock car, then slapping on four cheapo tires; the ultimate shortchange.

Bottom line: bad ammo can turn an AK’s legendary reliability into a liability.

Barnaul’s History

Barnaul Ammunition is produced by the Barnaul Cartridge Plant, located in Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia. The company traces its roots to a 19th-century ammunition factory in Saint Petersburg. We’re talking about a storied history of manufacturing high-quality ammo.

Presently, Barnaul specializes in steel-cased ammunition. They use several coatings to protect steel from corrosion, an axiom the company lives by.

They manufacture ammunition for military, sporting, and special calibers, and their red and green boxes are iconic to gun enthusiasts around the world.

Barnaul’s Rep

Baurnal is known for producing budget-friendly ammunition without sacrificing quality. If we’re using the automotive industry as a benchmark, think of Barnaul as the Honda Motor Co.

Why the comparison?

Like a Civic or Accord, it’s not the flashiest of options on the market, but when push comes to shove, you know it won’t let you down. Using a single word: reliability. 

Another key characteristic that makes the comparison valid: affordable to run. Barnaul keeps costs down for high-volume shooters, just like a Honda keeps fuel and maintenance costs low for owners.

The comparisons don’t end there.

Much like Honda, Barnaul manufactures in huge quantities for the civilian and military markets, as Honda manufactures millions of vehicles for everyday use.

AKs eat Barnaul like Hondas eat up highway miles; long service life, even with regular use. Effectively, the consumer gets a track record of excellence without having to drain their savings account.

Specifications

Cartridge: 7.62x39mm, notoriously used in the AK-47, SKS platforms

Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket [FMJ], steel jacket with copper wash

Bullet Weight: 123 grains

Case: Lacquer-coated steel for corrosion resistance and enhanced feeding; lacquer finish assists with smooth ejection in AKs

Wrap-up

Barnaul has a solid reputation for reliability, ammo designed to feed smoothly in the AK/SKS platform. It’s a pragmatic choice when it comes to your Kalashnikov, where reliability meets affordability.

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It may not be the sexiest option on the market, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more pragmatic choice.

Specifically, the Barnaul 7.62×39 123gr FMJ offers reliable performance with solid terminal ballistics. Its durable construction with a lacquer-coated steel case facilitates smooth functionality for your AK.

For its price point, you’re getting excellent value per round whether for plinking, training, or general target use.

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Now available at K-VAR for a budget-friendly $269.99, 500 rds.