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Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR

Item # 415027
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Key Features

  • 203 gr

  • Soft point

  • 20 per box


Our Price   $12.99

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Product Description
brown_bear This high quality ammo features lacquered steel case construction; hence the
"Brown" Bear name. Brown Bear offers high quality at reasonable prices.
This product uses Berdan priming for long shelf life and sure-fire ignition.
Brown Bear is loaded to exacting standards normally reserved for military
specification ammo. Brown Bear Rifle Ammunition is packaged in 20 round boxes.
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Specifications
Caliber 7.62x54mm
Weight (gr.) 203
Bullet Style SP
Rounds Per Box 20

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Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR
 
4.5

(based on 13 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accurate (5)
  • Well built / quality (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hunting (10)
    • Target practice (6)
    • Self defense (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Hunter / fisherman (5), Occasional shooter (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good ammo for a hard hit.

    I used this 203gr bear ammo in my mosin nagant m44 knock around rifle (I use it for dragging through the river or when I go some where I know my gear will get tore...Read complete review

    I used this 203gr bear ammo in my mosin nagant m44 knock around rifle (I use it for dragging through the river or when I go some where I know my gear will get tore up). I'm only good on the rifle for about 150-200 yards(iron sights) and this ammo will put anything you can hit in the dirt (no ammo is magic you have to practice, practice, practice). I took a doe this year with it from about 75 yard and she didn't even think of taking a step.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Poor distance

    I can't understand the good reviews for this ammo. I've shot close to 100 rounds and they ALL SUCK. I may have gotten a REALLY BAD batch. I can hit 100 yards no prob...Read complete review

    I can't understand the good reviews for this ammo. I've shot close to 100 rounds and they ALL SUCK. I may have gotten a REALLY BAD batch. I can hit 100 yards no prob with milsurp rounds and higher quality ammo but I can't even hit 25 yards with these.

    The powder has a really poor charge or there just isn't enough powder. I have to adjust my rear sight up to the 300 yard mark to get on paper at 25 yards. Horrible experience.

    Reviewed by 13 customers

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    12/31/2012
     
    5.0

    I'll be buying more and more of it!!!!

    By jimmy

    from durham,nc

    About Me Gun Collector

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Easy To Adjust
    • It~~~apos~~~s All Good
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Construction

    Cons

    • Are none

    Best Uses

    • Hunting
    • It~~~apos~~~ll Probably Doanything
    • Tactical
    • Target Practice

    Comments about Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR:

    Never heard of product.WILL be using it ONLY in one rifle!Great find for me!!!!

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/17/2012
     
    5.0

    KICKS LIKE A MULE!!!!!

    By JD

    from DURHAM,NC

    About Me Occasional Shooter

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Easy To Adjust
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hunting
      • Self Defense

      Comments about Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR:

      VERY GOOD AMMO AT A GREAT PRICE!!!!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      10/8/2012
       
      5.0

      good ammo for 91/30

      By vrlpete

      from michigan

      About Me Gun Collector

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hunting
        • Tactical
        • Target Practice

        Comments about Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR:

        This is by far the best shooting load in my 91/30.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        2/1/2012
         
        5.0

        Great Quality and Value!

        By The Heavy Cruiser

        from New Market, AL

        About Me Occasional Shooter

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Great product
        • Hard hitting
        • Reasonbly priced

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Hunting
        • Self Defense
        • Target Practice

        Comments about Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR:

        I love this ammo! For the price, it beats them all!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        12/22/2011

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        this is gr8 ammo!!!!

        By dahunter15

        from spurlockville,wv

        About Me Hunter

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Easily cycles
        • No misfires
        • Quality Construction

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Competitive Shooting
        • Hunting
        • Target Practice

        Comments about Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR:

        this is the best ammo i have ever purchased,will recommend to everybody i see!!!plus it cycles great in my 1954 m44 mosin nagant,no problems,fires every shot!!!!!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        11/29/2011

        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Poor distance

        By zze86

        from Madison, WI

        About Me Hunter

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Cheap

        Cons

        • Inaccurate
        • Poor Construction
        • Poor quality

        Best Uses

        • Plinking

        Comments about Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR:

        I can't understand the good reviews for this ammo. I've shot close to 100 rounds and they ALL SUCK. I may have gotten a REALLY BAD batch. I can hit 100 yards no prob with milsurp rounds and higher quality ammo but I can't even hit 25 yards with these.

        The powder has a really poor charge or there just isn't enough powder. I have to adjust my rear sight up to the 300 yard mark to get on paper at 25 yards. Horrible experience.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        2/13/2011
         
        4.0

        HARD HITTING

        By RICOSNIPER

        from FLORIDA

        About Me Law Enforcement/Military

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Hard hitting

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Hunting
          • Self Defense
          • Target Practice

          Comments about Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR:

          I USE THIS PRODUCT TO HUNT AND SELF DEFENSE IN MY MODIFIED RIFLE. ONE FOR HUNTING AND TARGET PRACTICE AND ONE FOR SELF DEFENSE. ITS A POWERFUL ROUND AND I HAVE NO NEGATIVES ABOUT IT.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          12/9/2010

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Works well

          By shg

          from Chapel Hill,NC

          About Me Occasional Shooter

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • NO PROBLEMS

          Cons

          • None so far

          Best Uses

          • Hunting
          • Target Practice

          Comments about Brown Bear 7.62X54R 203GR:

          Just works.

          Service and delivery comments:

          very prompt delivery!

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          • Q:

            will this ammo work in a winchester .308 model 70 ?
            Asked on 5/9/2012 by TJ from ROGERSVILLE TENNESSEE

            0 answers

          • Q:

            is this round useable with a Mosin Nagant?
            Asked on 5/20/2010 by Nate Johnson from washington, pa

            2 answers

            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              Yes, used with 1891/30 Mosin Nagant with no problems

              Answered on 12/9/2010 by shg from Chapel Hill,NC

            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              yep

              Answered on 5/27/2010 by pacman from fox valley WI

          • Q:

            is there a differents in the 7.62x54 and the 7.62x54r ammo.
            Asked on 1/10/2010 by bootinhorse from gun barrel city , texas

            2 answers

            • A:

              As I recall the R stands for "rimmed" as in "rimmed cartrige", it has a lip around the bottom for feeding (usually for mosin nagants)

              Answered on 2/2/2010 by Zeppelinfaktor from Minnesota

            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              yes "R" ammo made in russia,shoots fine and a lot cheaper to buy if ya shop correctly

              Answered on 1/28/2010 by mikey from Indawoods Florida

          • Q:

            will this round expand on impact or is it only a target round
            Asked on 1/3/2010 by dick from wichita

            2 answers

            • A:

              Soft point would expand on impact

              Answered on 1/7/2010 by Concop98 from FL

            • A:

              i've tested these rounds on ballistics gel.. i was surprised at their ability to expand. 3 different rounds expanded to just about 2x their original size and retained nearly 90% of their original wieght. 2 of the rounds did fragment but the cavity wound was more than sufficient for taking large game. Ex: deer, caribou, elk...

              Answered on 1/9/2010 by 7.62x54r from Mexico, NY
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