PPU 7.62 Tokarev Cartridges Disassembled

sheepherder · 01-28-2012, 11:16 PM

I got a box of 7.62 Tokarev in from Midway; I don't plan to shoot it as is, but disassemble it, reload it, and use it in my 7.63 Mauser M30...

So I used my RCBS kinetic bullet puller to pull the bullets. I saved the powder, after weighing 11 rounds of it. Due to static friction in the cases and the puller, the weights shown in the pic are not exact. They are good enough for me to get an idea of how much PPU put in each cartridge. 9 grains seems to be the average. The powder itself seems to be 'cut round flakes'...or maybe 'flattened ball'...

The cases are headstamped PPU over 7,62 TT.

Bullets are 86gr FMJ with an open base (lead showing) and measure .308".

I've never heard of PPU, but the box says "Made in Serbia"...Edit: OK, it is Prvi Partizan ammo...

I plan on shooting the cases & bullets but I'm undecided on the powder...I might try 5 grains of it just to see how it performs...

I have sufficient 7.65 Luger loaded cartridges, but re-forming these PPU Tokarev cases to 7.65 Luger would be quite simple...

I might save the 86gr bullets for my Luger reloads, and use drilled out 110gr 30 carbine bullets for my Mauser...

Anybody have any thoughts on re-using the PPU powder (reduced loads)???

Edit: Someone had mentioned (in this forum or maybe another) re-barreling a Colt automatic in 38 Super to the 7.62 Tokarev/7.63 Mauser cartridge...I hadn't thought of that...The Tokarev/Mauser cartridge is only .080" longer than the 38 Super...Hmmmmm...

01-28-2012, 11:16 PM	#1
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	PPU 7.62 Tokarev Cartridges Disassembled I got a box of 7.62 Tokarev in from Midway; I don't plan to shoot it as is, but disassemble it, reload it, and use it in my 7.63 Mauser M30... So I used my RCBS kinetic bullet puller to pull the bullets. I saved the powder, after weighing 11 rounds of it. Due to static friction in the cases and the puller, the weights shown in the pic are not exact. They are good enough for me to get an idea of how much PPU put in each cartridge. 9 grains seems to be the average. The powder itself seems to be 'cut round flakes'...or maybe 'flattened ball'... The cases are headstamped PPU over 7,62 TT. Bullets are 86gr FMJ with an open base (lead showing) and measure .308". I've never heard of PPU, but the box says "Made in Serbia"...Edit: OK, it is Prvi Partizan ammo... I plan on shooting the cases & bullets but I'm undecided on the powder...I might try 5 grains of it just to see how it performs... I have sufficient 7.65 Luger loaded cartridges, but re-forming these PPU Tokarev cases to 7.65 Luger would be quite simple... I might save the 86gr bullets for my Luger reloads, and use drilled out 110gr 30 carbine bullets for my Mauser... Anybody have any thoughts on re-using the PPU powder (reduced loads)??? Edit: Someone had mentioned (in this forum or maybe another) re-barreling a Colt automatic in 38 Super to the 7.62 Tokarev/7.63 Mauser cartridge...I hadn't thought of that...The Tokarev/Mauser cartridge is only .080" longer than the 38 Super...Hmmmmm... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...