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do these use small or large primers — 3 Answers

by Don, from PA, United States Asked on February 8, 2022

Name Belom 7.62x39mm 123 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition (4.7)
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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on February 08, 2022

The manufacturer states that for the Belom 7.62x39mm 123 Grain Full Metal Jacket ammo, they use a Boxer type primer but give no more information than that. I suggest you contact the manufacturer regards to your question.

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Answered by Daddydog, member, from FL, United States, on August 14, 2022

7.62X39 uses large rifle primers

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Answered by Pullrack, member, from MO, United States, on February 18, 2023

Large primer

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