About Prvi Partizan
Prvi Partizan (PPU) is a Serbian ammunition manufacturer based in Užice, Serbia. Founded in 1928, PPU manufactures military and commercial ammunition and is the primary ammunition supplier for the Serbian armed forces. PPU is known in the US market for two things: budget-priced brass-cased rifle ammunition and an unusually broad caliber selection that includes obsolete and hard-to-find cartridges not made by domestic manufacturers.
Key product lines
| Line | Category | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| PPU FMJ | Range / Training | Budget brass .308, .223, 7.62x39, 9mm — consistently cheapest brass-cased |
| PPU Match | Precision | Budget match loads — .308 168gr HPBT at $0.70–1.00/rd |
| PPU SP | Hunting | Affordable soft point hunting in .308, .30-06, .270 |
| Metric Calibers | Specialty | 8mm Mauser, 7.5 Swiss, 6.5 Carcano, .303 British — calibers nobody else loads |
PPU's competitive advantage is price. Their .308 Win FMJ typically runs $0.50–0.70/rd — often the cheapest brass-cased .308 on the market. Their match loads offer similar accuracy to Federal Gold Medal Match at 30–40% lower cost. The brass is well-regarded by reloaders. PPU's caliber breadth makes them the go-to brand for shooters with surplus military rifles in uncommon calibers.
Popular Prvi Partizan calibers
- 9mm ammo listings
- 5.56 / .223 ammo listings
- 45 ACP ammo listings
- 308 / 7.62 ammo listings
- 12 gauge shotshell listings
Where to buy Prvi Partizan ammo
- MidwayUSA — Widest PPU selection including match loads
- Lucky Gunner — Fast shipping, competitive PPU pricing
- Target Sports USA — Free shipping on case quantities
- Palmetto State Armory — Occasional PPU deals
- Sportsman's Warehouse — Online and in-store
Guides & resources
- Cheapest calibers to shoot — Budget import option
- Steel case vs brass case — PPU is brass-cased import