This ammo’s steel cases certainly do make it resemble a Russian-made product. It’s manufactured by Sterling, a subsidiary of Turaç over in Turkey. Steel cases’ greatest attraction is their lower cost. You’ll pay less for this ammo because of them. But steel cases also aren’t reloadable, so there’s no point in straining your lower back stooping over to pick them up.

500 Rounds of 7.62×39 Ammo by Sterling 2024

Sterling didn’t do anything overly inventive when they designed this ammo’s bullets. A 123-grain full metal jacket translates to a muzzle velocity of 2,362 fps and zero terminal expansion upon striking a soft medium. The lead-core bullet’s bi-metal jacket is predominantly composed of steel, so you won’t have any luck trying to bring these rounds to a range that uses magnetic ammo. Sterling’s rifle cartridges are noncorrosive, though, so there’s no rust in your future when you order today!