Available configurations
| SKU | Grain | Case | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF762FMJ | 122gr FMJ | Steel | 20 |
| WOLF762BFMJ | 122gr FMJ | Steel | 1000 |
| WOLF762HP | 123gr HP | Steel | 20 |
About Wolf 7.62x39
Wolf Performance Ammunition is a US-based brand that sources from various manufacturers. The 7.62x39 line was historically Russian-made (Barnaul, Ulyanovsk) and is affected by the 2021 Russian import ban. Current stock is remaining inventory. Steel-cased, polymer-coated, Berdan-primed (not reloadable). When available, it's interchangeable with Tula in price and quality for AK/SKS shooters.
Import Ban and What's Left
Like all Russian-sourced 7.62x39, Wolf is affected by the 2021 State Department import ban. Wolf Performance is a US-based importer, not a manufacturer — it sourced from Russian factories including Barnaul and Ulyanovsk. No new inventory has arrived since existing permits expired. Current stock is what remains in distributor and retailer warehouses. Prices have climbed well above pre-ban levels and availability continues to tighten. Once existing inventory sells through, Wolf 7.62x39 will be unavailable barring a policy reversal.
How It Compares
Wolf and Tula 7.62x39 are nearly identical in price and quality — both are steel-cased, polymer-coated, Berdan-primed, and produced in Russian factories. For shooters who need a non-Russian alternative, Norma Tactical 124gr brass-cased costs more and works at steel-ban ranges. PPU 123gr brass-cased from Serbia is priced above the steel-cased options as well. Red Army Standard (also imported, Romanian or other Eastern European production) occasionally appears between the two tiers. Wolf and Tula perform the same, so price on the day is the only thing separating them.
Buying Tips
The 1,000-round case (WOLF762BFMJ) is the way to buy if you can find it in stock. Always verify your range allows steel-cased ammo and bimetal jackets before committing to a large purchase. Wolf is not reloadable, so brass-cased alternatives may be more economical long-term for high-volume shooters who reload. Remaining Wolf stock tends to appear in waves as distributors clear inventory — set a price alert to catch a restock.
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