Thread: 7.62x39 Supersonic Reloading

Hi Team,

Looking for some advice on loading my 7.62x39 Howa Mini. Main purpose is for goats, deer, pigs up to the typical effective range of this caliber. Don't see myself shooting past 100m often.

Published load information appears to be relatively scarce, unlike the more common calibers.
Majority of previous posts on the forum seem to be related to subsonic loads, which I will eventually have a crack at as well. But in the meantime I'd appreciate some advice on supersonic loads that are similar to factory ammo.

I've got .310 diameter Hornady 123gr soft points, PPU brass, and AR2207.

My questions in particular are:
1. What would a typical powder charge be?
2. What would a typical overall cartridge length be?
3. What is the correct primer size? Small rifle or large rifle?

Any other advice on this caliber would be greatly appreciated as well.

Thank you.