01-16-2022, 02:24 AM
MIS,
9x39 could just as easy be 0.358"x39 too. Might be just as easy to get bbls. Who knows? If you're contemplating Subsonic thumper without throwing 45 caliber amounts of Pb downrange, the 9x39 or 358x39 would give you access to bullets up to 310 gr. solids. you'd need a 1-10 twist for that long of a bullet at subsonic speeds. Could plink, most likely with pistol bullets. would have more zip than the 350 Legend if you need more zip. If you shoot/reload a lot of 9mm Luger the 9x39might for sure be interesting. Shoot 9mm 147s a bunch faster if wanted. Or go really heavy for subsonic. or for varmints a 110gr 0.357" XTP at max velocity.
I still think the 6.5 Grendel has the better balance, but if you're looking for something very different the 9x39 may prove quite interesting.
and if the very inexpensive 7.62x39 ammo ever comes back into the country, well having an upper that runs it makes plinking/new shooter orientation and practice much less ammo expensive.
just some thoughts.
I had a new shooter out today with a mini howa in 7.62x39 for CF rifle orientation and practice. feeding it the lower cost steel Wolf 7.62x39 plinking ammo enabled more shooting time and rifle orientation for the newbie. and saved my brass 6.5 Grendel ammo for more serious applications, like hunting.
-tdbru
9x39 could just as easy be 0.358"x39 too. Might be just as easy to get bbls. Who knows? If you're contemplating Subsonic thumper without throwing 45 caliber amounts of Pb downrange, the 9x39 or 358x39 would give you access to bullets up to 310 gr. solids. you'd need a 1-10 twist for that long of a bullet at subsonic speeds. Could plink, most likely with pistol bullets. would have more zip than the 350 Legend if you need more zip. If you shoot/reload a lot of 9mm Luger the 9x39might for sure be interesting. Shoot 9mm 147s a bunch faster if wanted. Or go really heavy for subsonic. or for varmints a 110gr 0.357" XTP at max velocity.
I still think the 6.5 Grendel has the better balance, but if you're looking for something very different the 9x39 may prove quite interesting.
and if the very inexpensive 7.62x39 ammo ever comes back into the country, well having an upper that runs it makes plinking/new shooter orientation and practice much less ammo expensive.
just some thoughts.
I had a new shooter out today with a mini howa in 7.62x39 for CF rifle orientation and practice. feeding it the lower cost steel Wolf 7.62x39 plinking ammo enabled more shooting time and rifle orientation for the newbie. and saved my brass 6.5 Grendel ammo for more serious applications, like hunting.
-tdbru