The PPU Handgun 7.62x25mm Tokarev 85-Grain Full Metal Jacket Factory Brass 50-round box is specialized centerfire handgun ammunition engineered explicitly for target practice, range training, and historical military surplus shooting. Traditional surplus Tokarev ammunition frequently utilizes corrosive Berdan primers, lacquered steel cases, or unpredictable powder charges that risk bore pitting and cycling malfunctions. Prvi Partizan (PPU) resolves these maintenance and reliability issues by launching an 85-grain full metal jacket projectile at a high velocity of 1,720 FPS and 558 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, delivering laser-flat trajectories and reliable semi-automatic cycling while preserving vintage firearms.
The primary technical advantage centers on the 85-grain Full Metal Jacket bullet geometry. Built with a solid lead core encased in a smooth gilding metal jacket, the projectile’s round-nose profile ensures slick feed-ramp passage across steep military chambering angles. This bottlenecked cartridge design maximizes kinetic energy transfer and target penetration while eliminating lead fouling inside the barrel rifling.
Manufactured in Užice, Serbia, by Prvi Partizan—a world leader in vintage and military caliber production since 1928—these cartridges are assembled using factory-fresh, precision-drawn reloadable brass cases. Fitted with modern non-corrosive Boxer primers and clean-burning propellants, PPU eliminates the harsh chemical residues associated with legacy military surplus, providing handloaders with high-grade, reusable brass casings.
Key Benefits
- High-Velocity 1,720 FPS Ballistics: Delivers flat flight paths, intense kinetic energy, and dependable slide cycling.
- 100% Non-Corrosive Boxer Priming: Protects historic firearm bores from chemical rust and pitting caused by old surplus ammo.
- Gilding Metal FMJ Profile: Ensures smooth feed-ramp passage and flawless slide action in classic bottlenecked chambers.
- Precision Reloadable Factory Brass: New-production virgin brass cases offer long case life for custom handloading.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev
- Bullet Type/Weight: Full Metal Jacket Round Nose (FMJ) | 85 Grain
- Ballistics: 1,720 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 558 ft-lbs Muzzle Energy
- Casing/Primer: New-Production Reloadable Virgin Brass | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primer
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | PPU Handgun Series
- Dimensions: Standard 7.62x25mm Tokarev SAAMI/CIP Geometry | Manufacturer: Prvi Partizan (PPU)
- Application: Range Target Practice, Historic Firearm Shooting, Military Surplus Exercise
- Standards: CIP Compliant | Modern Factory Quality Standards
When taking vintage military surplus handguns to the range, having clean-burning, high-velocity ammunition engineered to protect historic barrels is essential. Keep your classic Tokarev running smoothly with PPU 7.62x25mm Tokarev 85gr FMJ ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
