About Red Army Standard
Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy wanted to talk about
Red Army Standard. The company has developed a reputation among shooters, particularly those who enjoy Soviet style firearms, since their inception. Our goal here is to provide a brief overview of the company while delving into some of their traits and offerings. Without further ado, let’s get into it.
What is Red Army Standard?
Red Army Standard is a notable importer of
ammunition. Historically, the company has provided affordable, steel cased
ammunition for a variety of popular calibers. Specifically, the company has become renowned for their production of Soviet calibers such as
7.62x39 and
7.62x54R. Because of this fact, they have become very popular among shooters of AKs, SKS rifles, Mosin Nagant rifles, and other firearms in Soviet chamberings. The company was recently acquired by Century Arms alongside
US Palm, the popular AK magazine manufacturer.
Where is Red Army Standard Ammunition Made?
Historically,
Red Army Standard ammunition has been produced in multiple Eastern Bloc and former Soviet Union countries. Notable countries in which Red Army Standard
ammunition has been manufactured include Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and Kyrgyzstan. Due to the volatile nature of importing
ammunition from Eastern Europe and former Soviet states, the manufacturing location of
ammunition has often shifted.
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Ammunition Considerations
It should be known that most of the
ammunition produced by
Red Army Standard will be steel cased and feature magnetic jackets. The company also offers bi-metal and non-magnetic brass jacket options. The significance of the steel casings and whether or not projectiles are magnetic comes into play if this
ammunition is taken to a range. Some ranges will just outright bar the use of steel
ammunition due to the fact that most of it features a steel core and can damage backstops or potentially create sparks. Some ranges even bar it due to the casings not being reloadable. This only really comes into play at some ranges that insist on retaining spent casings for reloading purposes. Of course, rules and regulations will vary depending on which place you shoot and also the state you are in. The big takeaway here is that one should be aware that if they purchase steel
ammunition, they may be limited on where they can shoot it.
Is Red Army Standard Ammunition Corrosive?
Many people associate steel cased
ammunition made in Russia or other former Soviet states with corrosive
ammunition. This is mainly due to the prevalence of affordable surplus
ammunition in Soviet calibers which was more plentiful prior to recent years and continued sanctions and import restrictions. While easier on the wallet, these surplus rounds were corrosive and could damage firearms if they were neglected. One will not need to worry about issues with corrosion when shooting
Red Army Standard ammunition as they do not use corrosive primers.
The Issue with Sanctions and Importation
In recent years, a number of sanctions and import restriction have been implemented by the United States which have impacted the flow of
ammunition from some of the Eastern Bloc countries. Russia was generally the main producer of steel cased
ammunition and was often targeted by sanctions and import restrictions for a variety of reasons. To combat this, factories and production lines were often moved from Russia to other countries to keep importation going. Naturally, the continued sanctions and obstacles faced with importation of this
ammunition has led to supply being unpredictable and volatile at times.
Ammunition Offerings
The company typically offers steel case loadings of popular pistol and rifle cartridges while also offering some brass case options.
Red Army Standard does not currently produce
shotgun ammunition. A majority of
ammunition manufactured will feature full metal jacket (FMJ) projectiles. The
handgun ammunition offered by the company includes
9mm Luger and
.45 ACP. As far as
rifle ammunition goes, Red Army Standard manufactures
.223 Remington,
7.62x39,
7.62x54R, and
.308 Winchester loadings. The company’s
7.62x39 ammunition is particularly popular and utilizes boattailed projectiles and sealed case necks and primers.
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Other Offerings
After their acquisition by Century Arms,
Red Army Standard has offered products beyond their typical
ammunition offerings. The company offers muzzle devices for AK style rifles such as their modernized AK-74 style muzzle brake for 14x1 LH threads. Red Army Standard also offers spring kits and repair kits to keep on hand should the need for maintenance arise.
Conclusion
All in all,
Red Army Standard as a brand is a popular provider of
ammunition and AK accessories. Whether you’re wanting Soviet calibers or another one of the popular cartridges they support,
Red Army Standard has options for you. Whether you’re looking for
Red Army Standard ammunition,
US Palm magazines, or something else entirely, we here at True Shot have you covered. Happy shooting.
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