Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.
For whitetail, hogs, and coyotes at woods distances, 7.62×39 hunting ammo built on the round nose soft point (RNSP) platform offers controlled expansion without the over-penetration common to military FMJ. PPU‘s PP739S delivers 123 grains of classic cup-and-core construction: lead core, copper jacket, exposed nose that initiates upset on impact. This is the same load profile hunters have trusted in .30-30 and .35 Remington for a century, adapted to the 7.62×39 case and tuned for semi-automatic reliability. If you’re threading AK or SKS magazines for deer camp, this is your go-to box.
Performance at a Glance
PPU loads the 123-grain RNSP to approximately 2,350 fps from a 16-inch barrel — exact velocity varies by chamber spec and barrel length, but energy on target sits around 1,500 ft-lbs at the muzzle. The round nose profile feeds smoothly through curved AK magazines and SKS stripper guides; soft point construction initiates expansion within the first two inches of tissue. Brass cases accept boxer primers, meaning you can reload these hulls if you run a progressive press. Non-corrosive primers and modern powders keep your bore clean between range sessions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62x39mm |
| Bullet weight | 123 gr |
| Bullet type | Round Nose Soft Point (RNSP) |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass, boxer-primed, reloadable |
| Primer | Non-corrosive |
| Intended use | Hunting — medium game (deer, hogs, coyotes) |
| Manufacturer | Prvi Partizan (PPU) |
PPU manufactures this load in Serbia under ISO 9001 certification; the same plant supplies law enforcement and military contracts across Europe. Expect consistent velocities and smooth cycling in any 7.62×39 ammo-chambered rifle built to SAAMI or CIP specs.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four rules of firearms safety at all times — treat every firearm as loaded, never point at anything you’re unwilling to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, know your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify ammunition headstamp matches your rifle’s chamber marking before loading — mixing calibers can result in catastrophic failure.
- Soft point ammunition expands on impact and is designed for hunting; it is not appropriate for steel targets or hard backstops that may cause ricochet.
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