rockypom 0 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have just finished converting my Saega 762x39 , bullet guide , fire control etc. now I find it almost impossible to find ammo I am buying reloading equipment and plan on reloading 762x39 if brass comes available Winchester brass is on backorder everywhere I have looked My question is , sorry if it sounds stupid . Can I use another caliber brass and trim it down. I appreciate any advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nope... sorry. Gotta use 7.62 X 39 brass. Also, I think you are going to find that the AK platform will mangle your brass without a brass protector on the side of the dust cover. Still, it is going to leave a healthy dent in the casings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFox 69 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 6.5 Carcano can be trimmed and formed into 7.62x39. .35 remington may work but it's quite a bit thicker at the base. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rockypom 0 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Nope... sorry. Gotta use 7.62 X 39 brass. Also, I think you are going to find that the AK platform will mangle your brass without a brass protector on the side of the dust cover. Still, it is going to leave a healthy dent in the casings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rockypom 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Nope... sorry. Gotta use 7.62 X 39 brass. Also, I think you are going to find that the AK platform will mangle your brass without a brass protector on the side of the dust cover. Still, it is going to leave a healthy dent in the casings. I have been looking for any info on installing brass protector , can you direct me to any picture or link ? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FenderFreek 0 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 If you just want to get started while you wait on your backorders, I'll sell you a hundred new manufacture IMI ones. Wideners had them a while back for $140/k and I bought a bag. It's absolutely wonderful with cast lead because it costs next to nothing. Just IM me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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