Caina Longbranch

Partially updated 9th March, 2023

We produce the following types of smallarms ammunition, components on an OEM basis and also metallic ammunition links.

We also perform De-militarization of ammunition in our manufacturing & production range expertise including smallarms ammunition from 5.45 mm to 14.5 x 114 mm. Smallarms ammunition can be De-militarized at our facilities or on the customers site depending on the specific proposal. Please inquire for further information.

 

Ammunition, Primer & Component Program

7.62 x 39 Ammunition 

  • 7.62×39 8g. (123gr) FMJ ball copper jacketed lead core, brass cased, boxer or berdan primed brass cased  ammunition.
  • 7.62×39 7.7g. (119gr) copper jacketed lead core, tracer ammunition. Boxer or berdan primed brass cased.
  • 7.62 x 39 7.55 (116gr) API (armour piercing incendiary) brass cased  ammunition.
  • 7.62×39 copper jacketed boxer or berdan primed brass cased “marking cartridge”brass cased  ammunition.
  • 7.62×39, boxer or berdan primed blank training brass cased  ammunition.
  • Primers for 7.62×39, boxer type, non-corrosive or berdan type.

 

7.62 x 54R Ammunition 

  • 7.62 x 54R mm 11.8g (182gr) FMJ copper jacketed lead core, boxer or berdan  primed ball, brass cased  ammunition.
  • 7.62 x 54R mm 11.0g (170gr) FMJ ball copper jacketed lead core boxer or berdan  primed brass cased  ammunition.  This configuration is produced specifically for the PKM series machine gun
  • 7.62 x 54R mm 9.75g (150gr) FMJ copper jacketed, steel & lead core boxer or berdan  primed ball brass cased  ammunition.
  • 7.62 x 54R mm 9.75g (149gr) Tracer, copper jacketed boxer or berdan  primed tracer brass cased  ammunition.
  • 7.62 x 54R, boxer or berdan primed primed blank training brass cased ammunition.
  • 7.62 x 54R mm 10.50g (162gr), copper jacketed boxer or berdan  primed API (armour piercing incendiary) “B-32 class” brass cased  ammunition.
  • Primers for 7.62x54R, boxer type, non-corrosive or berdan type.

N.B. We produce properly qualified 7.62 x54R FMJ ball, tracer and API ammunition specifically for the PKM series machine guns in addition to rifle ball and match ammunition. Not all 7.62 x54R ammunition is created equal and some loaded for rifle use only, without enough recoil impulse to reliably function a PKM machine gun properly with potentially fatal results in the field. While we do produce to CIP or SAMMI specification for civilian & match use, only Eastern Standard Military specification is used for applications such as PKM machine gun use and these different standards are not the same or interchangeable. A lot of misinformation circulates around in our ammunition industry, being passed of as fact; “Caveat Emptor” or “Let buyer beware”.

Special Note: Properly designed & qualified 7.62x54R PKM links, unlike single use disposable 7.62×51 Nato M-13 links and 5.56 x 45 M-27 links, are intended by qualified Eastern Standards to be reused up to 10 times if taken good care of. There is no need to order links with every ammunition order. Most of our 7.62 x 54R customers will order FMJ ball, tracer, API ammunition packed separately and load the configuration and mix of ammunition on an as needed based. Loading can be done by hand or with simple hand cranked linking machines. We ca also produce and deliver ammunition pre-linked and packed in 100rd cardboard boxes in green PVC “combat packs”, 1,000 rds per case upon request as one of our company’s own innovations. This is the first time that Eastern Standard ammunition has ever been merged with our NATO packaging for the best possible PKM “combat pack”. We also can pack the same for 7.62 x 51 Nato linked ammunition as well.

 

12.7 x 108mm Ammuntion

  • – 7.62 x 54R mm 9.75g (149gr) copper jacketed boxer or berdan  primed trac12.7 x 108mm Soviet B-32 48gr / 740g API (amour piercing incendiary) “copper washed” steel jacket projectile ammunition, with berdan primed, brass cased cartridge case.
  • 12.7 x 108mm Soviet BZT-44 44gr / 679g APIT – armour piercing incendiary tracer – “copper washed” steel jacket projectile ammunition, with berdan primed, brass cased cartridge case.
  • 12.7 x 108mm Soviet 48g. / 740g FMJ ball, “copper washed” steel jacketed, steel core (no temper) projectile ammunition, with berdan primed, brass cased cartridge case.
  • 12.7 x 108 Soviet 44.1 g,/680 gr FMJ ball, “copper washed” steel jacketed, lead core projectile ammuntion, with berdan primed, brass cased cartridge case.
  • 12.7 x 108mm Soviet 48g. /740g Tracer projectile, “copper washed”, steel jacket projectile ammuntion, with berdan primed, brass cased cartridge case.
  • 12.7 x 108mm Soviet 48g. / 740g AP (armour piercing) projectile, “copper washed”, steel jacket projectile ammunition, with berdan primed, brass cased cartridge case
  • Primers for 12.7 x 108 berdan type, Mercury Fulminate.

12.7 x 108 mm bolt action rifles in stock in North America. Perhaps the only lot of this caliber of this very small “niche market” actually imported into North America as a courtesy sale for our customers, no web page, please inquire.

Due to our current workload and in the interests of accuracy, further updates have not yet been made to this page yet. For your individual needs please inquire for further specifics until then.

Metallic Links 

  • 7.62 x 54R mm PKM series links (In stock inventory Link)
  • 12.7 x 108 mm Soviet DshK series links
  • 12.7 x 108 mm Soviet NSV links
  • 12.7 x 108 mm Soviet YakB 4 barrel Gatling Gun links in 10 piece link sections for the Mi-24/Mi-35 helicopter (Primarily application). Option of either Phosphate/Parkerized finish or a surcharge for cataphoretic / electrically applied paint coating with a 700 hour salt spray test resistance.
  • 14.5 x 114mm for KPV and KPVT heavy machine gun.

Additional Information & Basic Terms and conditions

N.B. Regular Delivery: We produce 4 to 5 million rounds of 7.62 x 39mm or 7.62 x 54R per month with a “production curve”of 2.5 million in 60-90 days depending on when an order is placed. The production of 12.7 x 108mm Soviet caliber production is limited to 400 to 500,000 rounds per month. Based on your priorities, we can organize partial shipment in the first 60-90 days, including by air, to fill a need.

Please note that this production capacity is based on a first come first served basis due to the high demand. The cost will not increase because of this demand, as this is against our company policy for the last 38 years, however, capacity can be consumed.

Payment: Standard internationally accepted export terms: 100% commercially irrevocable documentary bank letter of credit against shipping documents, commercial invoice, packing list, and production test certificate, or 50% deposit and 50% before export with commercial invoice, packing list, and production test certificate.

Parity: Ex-works factory before shipping & insurance. Shipping can be provided at cost right to your door , or where ever you need it shipped. We will support any shipping option that you elect to use and our time for this logistic support will not be charged at any extra fee beyond the cost of the ammunition.

Validity: Subject to prior sale. Production orders are accepted and produced on a first come first served basis