Some years ago (about 1990-1992?), I purchased an SKS in 7.62 short (a Chinese paratrooper model, I am told). At the same time and from the same guy, I purchased a case (large sealed metal tin) of what was supposed to be the Chinese military surplus .762 ammo for the weapon. I eventually got around to cutting open the metal case of ammo, which seemed to be marked as 7.62mm something or other, but as it turned out, the rifle rounds were neither a 7.62 short for the SKS nor a 7.62/.308 Remmington round that would fit my M1A. Instead, it is something in between. I was told some time ago that they were probably for a Russian-made .762 rifle of some sort -- what the heck, I didn't spend that much on them. I put them in the back of the ammo cabnet and pretty much forgot about them.
Can anyone tell me what this round is likely to be? They are now at my place in the mountains, so I can't easily take a picture of the cartridge or send precise measurements until the next time I get up that way, but they might be something worth trading, for say .223 or .308 rounds, if anyone needs them.
Can anyone tell me what this round is likely to be? They are now at my place in the mountains, so I can't easily take a picture of the cartridge or send precise measurements until the next time I get up that way, but they might be something worth trading, for say .223 or .308 rounds, if anyone needs them.