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Still brings a joy to [News Writer]'s face is the memory of attending the shooting range with his Mosin Nagant rifle and a cache of Brown Bear ammunition. Every gun enthusiast should savor the experience of manipulating an antique firearm that could have fought in historic conflicts such as Stalingrad or invaded the final Nazi bunker.
Brown Bear ammo is getting increasingly difficult to find thanks to a certain import ban, but it hasn’t achieved unicorn status just yet. Come find out why so many shooters are steadfast fans of the Barnaul Cartridge Plant’s finest! #guns #ammohttps://t.co/2cMjwa7IDG pic.twitter.com/Ei5XJDsfBU
— Ammo.cøm (@ammodotcom) July 13, 2023
Here's what you need to know about Brown Bear Ammo. It is, in fact, Russian. It is cheap, yes. Yes, it is loved by shooters who want to save money and spend more time at the range. Because of the Biden administration's lack of foresight, Brown Bear ammunition has almost stopped coming in. But should you take some if you find it in the wild?
In this exciting review of Brown Bear ammo, we'll go into detail about why this ammunition is a must-have for your collection. Whether you have an SKS, AK-47, Mosin Nagant, or even a rare AR-15, if you can get your hands on some Brown Bear ammo, you'll have a safe, cheap, and, of course, Russian-made choice for any SHTF situation.
Brown Bear ammo is great for both shooting at targets and getting ready for the end of the world, because it won't let you down. But be careful when using it in soft-extracting weapons like the AR-15, because the bimetal bullets and steel cases can be too hard for them. But hey, if you want to try something new, go for it!
The best thing about Brown Bear ammo is that it is easy on the wallet. Every time you pull the trigger, it goes bang. Even though you won't be able to shoot sub-MOA groups, it's still good enough for plinking. Just be careful if you have an AR-15 or a Ruger Mini-14, as these delicate weapons prefer brass shells and may not like the steel ones. But who says that they can't change?
Also, keep in mind that Brown Bear ammo is Berdan loaded, which means it's not the best for reloaders. But really, who has time for that when they're at the range having a blast? Brown Bear ammo is all about making every shot count and keeping things simple.
Brown Bear ammo is in the same family as Silver Bear ammo and Golden Bear ammo. Each member of the family has a different shell. The Silver Bear's shell is zinc-plated, the Golden Bear's is brass-plated, and the Brown Bear's is lacquer-coated, which gives it its brown color.
Brown Bear ammunition is all about steel cases, which keeps the price low. But keep in mind that your gun may wear out faster than it should. Rifles like the SKS, Mosin Nagant, and AK-47 are made to easily handle steel-cased ammo. But the fragile AR-15, which was made for metal cases, might throw a fit every once in a while. We can't all be as strong as the Russians.
When steel plates don't have enough grease, they can get stuck. But don't worry, those smart Russians will figure it out. All of the big Russian ammo makers, like Brown Bear, Silver Bear, Wolf Ammo, Golden Tiger, and Tula, coat their steel cases with lacquer or polymer to make sure they feed and remove properly. Let me tell you, these treatments work like magic.
There are bimetal full metal jacket, jacketed hollow point, and soft point bullets for Brown Bear ammo. Now, here's a piece of advice: if you're hunting big game, use soft point ammunition. The other choices are better for practicing on a target. Don't forget that, my fellow hunts!
Let's go to the Barnaul Ammunition Plant, which is where Brown Bear ammunition is made. This plant was built in St. Petersburg in the 1800s, but it has had to move several times because of the Russian Civil War and the German invasion during World War II. The plant eventually moved to Barnaul, Russia. Since then, it has been happily providing the Russian Army with ammunition and sending high-quality steel-cased ammunition to North America. Since the Biden administration banned Russian ammunition, it's getting harder to find Brown Bear ammunition than it is to find Bigfoot.
But if you get lucky and find some Brown Bear ammunition, don't hesitate to grab it. Cheaper bullets and more shooting time? That's a win-win situation in the eyes of any gun owner on the right. There's sure to be a Brown Bear ammo load that fits your needs, whether you're a diehard fan of the Glock 17 or a lover of old guns.
So, gun lovers, keep an eye out for Brown Bear ammunition as you go about your lives. It could be the ammunition that pokes the Russian bear. And believe me, you won't be sorry.
