Palmetto State Armory AAC 7.62X39 Ammo review SKS 😱 AKM 😕

Like a lot of SKS AKM 7.62x39 shooters, I have been patiently waiting for this ammo to arrive.
I finally had some free time to test out PSA's AAC 7.62X39 FMJ 122 gr and 123 gr Saber Blade Black Tip ammunition.
The video is a result of my fit, feed, and function test of this ammunition.
Palmetto State Armory has the opportunity to fill a huge void in the affordable 7.62X39 ammo availability problem we have currently.
I am willing to open a dialog with Palmetto State Armory to address a few things if they are willing to listen.
More tests to follow on this ammunition.

[@praktikalnurse504]

**UPDATE** Just received a refund for the remainder of the ammunition. Much appreciation to Matt and Melissa from Palmetto State Armory for their promptness and professionalism. Working together, I am sure we can resolve the issue between the manufacturer and end user. 😀👍🦬🦅🪶🌩

[@khorne1123]

It's a mag issue go back to the standard magazine

[@praktikalnurse504]

@khorne1123 I thought the same until I used the Tula ammo with the same mag, and it worked without an issue. "All things fair". Truthfully, I wish I had the regular box mag. It didn't come with the rifle when I traded an ATI OmniMax AR for it.

[@dustindeweese8667]

I ran it in my norinco sks same issues, I have the factory box mag.

[@donwyoming1936]

The SKS has a longer barrel. It is not as overgassed as the AK. The two guns use totally different gas systems. Plus, the SKS mag is not as large (internally & externally) as an AK mag. Lots of differences between the rifles.

[@jessemendoza2991]

Sks does good will hollow points, for aftermarket mags. They are shorter rds.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@@jessemendoza2991 I will give that a try. I have about 1000 rds of hollow points I got in a trade.

[@1mrgasgas1]

I wpould like to see what it dose with the factory mag reinstalled ...

[@mikethomas4598]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@1mrgasgas1 I wish I had the original box mag. I traded off an ATI OmniMax AR for the SKS. It came with the tacti-cool stock and the original stock, but no original box mag. I did find a Chinese box mag for an SKS, but even the local gunsmith couldn't get it to fit. Notice the Tula ammo I used with the same mag had no issues.

[@1mrgasgas1]

@@praktikalnurse504 Was the OAL out of specs ???

[@praktikalnurse504]

@1mrgasgas1 I wish I could show you some pictures of what we discovered later: short answer: YES in comparison to some other Com-bloc ammo. This round is longer

[@TBM.308]

Most likely a magazine issue i’ve had nothing but bad luck with those SKS mags

[@3434324324]

I feel like Johnny should send PSA a video of him doing nothing but concerned “Dad Looks” every time he has a failure. At the end of the video he could say, “Son, I’m not mad just disappointed.”

[@praktikalnurse504]

@3434324324 I am sure at some point, they will see this video. If/when they do, I am hoping they will open a dialog with me.

[@TexOh2000]

Great video! Thanks for testing this PSA ammo with an honest review. Can't wait to see what you have planned next for ammo

[@1mrgasgas1]

PSA has Tula 7.62 x 39 for 10 a box ... I thought you might want to know ...

[@DOOM_A-O]

You’d have to be smoking crack to pay 500$/1000 for tulammo. Maybe golden tiger for poopy fan stash, but definitely not Tula. That’s 25$ more per case if you can get the 1000 round pack of sealed case Tela Ammo.

[@TheRealMrBlackCat]

Current times are current times, but MAN these prices are hard to swallow on Russian calibers. I used to buy the different "Bear" and Wolf, in military cans for under $100

[@edwardferdin]

I agree with the previous comments. Try with a OEM SKS mag. As far as the light primer strike maybe out of spec primer pocket. It is a new process for PSA making steel case. But possibly just a fluke. I think a higher ammo quantity test is needed.

[@donwyoming1936]

Partially seated primer, bullet seated too long, or an out of spec case too.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@edwardferdin I wish my SKS came with the original box mag. I picked one up in a trade, and neither I nor the gunsmith could get it to fit. 2nd best option I could come up with is try another 7.62x39 ammo with the same mag. As seen in the video, the Tula ammo had no issues

[@DanDawgAZ]

Not a primer issue. Both times the 1st round fired just fine. Most likely a magazine issue.

[@Really-AintBuyn-nit]

I know you will be talking to PSA. Other channels will feed back also. They weren't the best AR15's out there at first. I am sure they will improve on the ammo.

[@bluetick71]

the SKS is one thing but if your ammo jams a MAK-90 you have really screwed the pooch

[@HarmonyHillHomestead1]

Ooohhh... i recognize that irritated face🤣 GREAT video!! Gobbler agreed😂😂❤

[@praktikalnurse504]

@HarmonyHillHomestead1 That expression hasn't changed at all! 😆😆😆

[@anthonybarnes8500]

Tula is not garbage. I stocked up when it was 4.99 a box.

[@sr-5568]

It is garbage as well as all steel cased ammo.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@anthonybarnes8500 I hear ya. I remember when Wally World had it for $10 a box of 40 rds. Never had an issue with it

[@matthewgeiger1775]

​@sr-5568 My AK loves the taste of trash, it doesn't deserve brass

[@HatsuneM1ku01]

@@sr-5568aks are designed for steel case, that’s why the casings are so tapered compared to every other rifle round. I never had a single issue with feeding or being unreliable through both my Ak and sks. Shot sparks out of my sks but that was probably cosmoline in the barrel melting off still

[@praktikalnurse504]

I reviewed the same ammo. I wasn't impressed with it either, and I really had high high hopes for it. Let's hope their engineers and QC step it up and make some improvements.

[@hopewilliams6705]

I love AAC ammo pistol & rifle but the only rifle squib I have ever had was with AAC 556 in my m90

[@Stuntman396]

That scares me lol i really care about my m90 so I guess no more aac 💀💀

[@jonleone777]

I have seen several issues with this ammo being out of spec. It seems the bullet seating drpth is not consistent

[@johndaugherty4127]

Johnny! The man. Real life information. Isually its the mag. Cool turkey

[@colby7625]

Tula ain't garbage Tapco is.

[@АлакПатрова]

Bingo

[@Swishersweetcigarilo]

Not these 20 round sks mags. Thats one of the few things they got right.

[@winkleried]

I'm more interested in the Sabres performance in the accuracy and reliability departments. Especially when compared to the Hornady SST. Since it seems like Hornady isn't producing any more of it. The reason is that is what my Tabuk Sniper is zeroed with.

[@bassboss1234]

Everyone believes it’s hornady ammo, it looks exactly the same as their SST I personally think is hornady made

[@DrDrastic_]

i just got the same ammo i haven't shot it yet im gonna test it tomorrow but i checked it with calipers some ammo i had from before idk what brand bought it a while ago measured length wise 2.19 and aac 2.21 it seems like it is in spec i bought it a few weeks ago im gonna check it in my sks with stock mag and my vska ak

[@praktikalnurse504]

@DrDtastic_ Let me know how it turns out. PSA refunded me for the unused ammo. A few people have PM'd me about issues they had with theirs. Another KZbin review stated the round was under powered by standards.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@DrDrastic_ the ammo ran "OK" in my AKs, though I did have a light primer strike and off camera. I had a hang fire while using my Chinese MAK-90.

[@ironhorse8573]

Glad to see you doing your videos again.

[@praktikalnurse504]

*UPDATE* I just got off the phone with Melissa at Palmetto State Armory and they will look into the issues. It was good to finally speak with a human being and hopefully it will yield into a better product for all of us.

[@johnwillis9682]

Great info. Sks great rifle.

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

I'd bet money it's a magazine issue with that goofy aftermarket magazine in your SKS, not the ammo.

[@Jam3s99]

Looks like teething issues till they get it worked out. Just like every new gun on the market and ammo. They may have rushed it because of high demand for it.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@Jam3s99 wholeheartedly agree. I am a little disappointed, honestly. I wish I had a reloader press to get them the same dimension as my Com-bloc 7.62x39

[@troypierce3562]

I would never have an after market junk mag adapted to my SKS. Seen too many failures...just like you had, but would run flawlessly with the factory fixed mag.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@troypierce3652 that's why I showed using the Tula ammo. Never had a problem before this point. I sure wish I had the original fixed mag. It didn't come with the rifle when I traded for it.

[@robertfandel9442]

And again open up the stock opening. Made to be loose.

[@tseals5248]

Have been missing your videos, dont know why, I'm supposed to be getting your notifications.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@tseals5248 some of my favorite youtubers have dropped off my notifications list. I had to go back in and reset the notification tab

[@TMFShooting]

Another Great Video💯Thank you for Sharing 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@destroyingdadxx2274]

Nothing wrong with Tula!

[@Really-AintBuyn-nit]

Thanks Johnny! I sold my AKM247. I have a Yugo SKS. Never fired it. I do have quite a few rounds through my AR47's. 2 are PSA. BTW are the projectiles magnetic?

[@praktikalnurse504]

@Really-AintBuyn-nit just for you, I went to the fridge and ran the magnet from the beer top opener over it. Nope. Projectile isn't magnetic. Casing is, though 😆😆😆

[@pewpewTN]

​@@praktikalnurse504 Glad they used an actual copper jacket on the FMJs.

[@Swishersweetcigarilo]

Cool hat. Someone was selling them for 40 bucks each at a show and had a few different colors.

[@dongrider9040]

06/01/2024 Hello Johnny. I have been busy this week at home. Sorry my comment is days late. Nice smoke toys. Don

[@ramellajoe]

Maybe it wasn’t a light primer strike and was an out of spec primer that is twice as thick. Guess you would have to dissect it and measure it to see if there’s a difference but if that were able to happen the inner diameter would be less in order for the outer to be in spec. Idk just a thought.

[@Julian-bq9qv]

LOVE the turkey sounds- sweet!!!!

[@chadbible4480]

Glad to see you!!!!

[@sr-5568]

Great video sir.Psa is not known for high quality weapons and I'm sure there ammunition is no exception.You get what you pay for.

[@chaddurham21]

Good video. Waiting on mine to show up

[@shawncarter8930]

I’m wondering, where do you find good Steele ammo for zastava m70 ak? I’ve been looking all over for Wolf or Tula but I’m only finding these 2 in the video

[@praktikalnurse504]

@shawncarter8930 the zastava should take the same steel cased ammo any AKM pattern rifle takes. I have been finding those brands at gun shows and Mom and Pop gun or pawn shops, and especially beware of the ammo scalpers. If you are willing to try brass cased ammo I would recommend ATS 7.62X39 ammunition. I picked up some that were on sale from Optics Planet. If you want to stick with a steel case, try Sterling 7.62x39. The Russian steel cased ammo is definitely drying up since the democommiecrats banned the import.

[@zachstephens9135]

Thanks for the research! Was on the fence for a bulk of the Sabre line, glad to see it preforms fine

[@danoman5217]

Definitely the mag. SKS was to shoot a 10 rd box mag. No issue wise my SKS.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@danoman5217 the Tula ammo shot flawlessly from the same mag, and I have never had an issue with any combloc ammo with that same exact magazine

[@АлакПатрова]

If you want aftermarket mags go with thr archangel. Works flawlessly

[@praktikalnurse504]

@user-qo3yy9nv1u the Tula ammo worked fine in the SKS mag. However; if Archangel wants to send me some mags to try, I will give them a fair, honest, review. 😃👍🦬🦅🪶🌩

[@АлакПатрова]

@@praktikalnurse504 were you using an archangel mag?

[@damagingspark7]

Have you thought about trying the TelaAmmo from Azerbaijan? That stuff seems to be the most available com-bloc made ammo these days.

[@Jrh-rp7np]

Well Azerbaijan has F1 race every year and that’s extremely expensive so maybe it’s ok I do see it all over especially ,,Atlantic

[@donwyoming1936]

What's the average, overall length of their ammo? I wonder if it's towards the high end of spec. That might make it hang up in some mags. Also, the SKS is not as overgassed as the AK is. Longer barrel. And they use different gas systems.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@dinwyoming1936 as a rule, 56mm, though all my combloc ammo comes in around 55.70mm. The PSA ammo was scraping the front and back of the mag averaging at 56.00mm.

[@mateoocampo3165]

I think that the PSA fmj ammo is just a hair to long for SKS rifles. Tolerance stacking. Save the PSA fmj ammo for AK's. Given the M90 misfire, i sgree that the PSA fmj is practice ammo only.....

[@P46345]

Maybe that ammo will run better if you unfold the bayonet??? ;-)

[@praktikalnurse504]

@P46345 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CountryboyBOB]

Great video! You need a suppressor.

[@hopewilliams6705]

Godd video how are you liking the dog leg gen 3 thinking of getting one for my m90

[@praktikalnurse504]

@hopewilliams6705 it fits my Romy WASR and Russian Izmash 5.45x39 and holds zero really well.

[@TheKlamminator]

Zastava has igman 7.62x39 for around 0.57/round on their webstore

[@sr-5568]

50 cents over priced.

[@matthewgeiger1775]

Igman is just repackage m67. It's not bad stuff, but the primers are corrosive

[@TheKlamminator]

​@@matthewgeiger1775well that's good to know

[@raylynch5098]

❤IT

[@tacticalcharlie4696]

I’ll just keep getting my Romanian spam cans for same price

[@Jrh-rp7np]

Dude I’ve never bought one of those for some reason., I’ve bought everything else idk why I’ve never bought one… How is that stuff.. Any problems

[@tacticalcharlie4696]

@@Jrh-rp7np on par with tula and other Russian made stuff

[@Julian-bq9qv]

PS would you believe that Yootoob still never tells me when you post new stuff?

[@praktikalnurse504]

@Julian-bq9qv a lot of us are being shadow banned. Check the "subscribe" button to see if I and the other youtubers you follow are still on your subscribe list

I SPY A WOODPECKER AND A CROW / BLACKBIRD FEATHER?

[@praktikalnurse504]

I am a medicine man soooo you could be right! 😃🦅🪶

[@michaelphipps4835]

I can almost guarantee that your situation is magazine related…. Not the ammo or the firearm itself……

[@praktikalnurse504]

@michaelphipps4835. Please see the follow up video I just posted today. 😀👍🦬🦅🪶🌩

[@michaelphipps4835]

@@praktikalnurse504 👍

[@christophersimon5712]

PSA is 🗑️🗑️🗑️🗑️

[@adamjoseph2601]

Oh bubba...

[@dalehenry4694]

Get rid of that junk mag..

[@praktikalnurse504]

@dalehenry4694 a mag that fits, feeds, and functions flawlessly with ammo that is intended isn't junk. Notice it works well with ammo that is Russian or Com-bloc, just didn't work well with ammo from a company who is notorious for horrible QC.

[@skeetlejuice522]

not the ammo its the mag buddy

[@praktikalnurse504]

@skeetlejuice522. Hated to burst anyone's bubble on this, but nope, not the mag. I showed in the video how the same mag worked ok with Tula ammo, and in a video following those, I tried out another type 7.62x39, and it also worked fine. PSA 7.62X39 ammo, with the exception of their Saber Blade ammo, didn't do well with less than 100 rounds. There was a light primer strike in the vid, and we even had a hang fire off camera. Palmetto State Armory refunded me for the remainder of the ammunition.

[@matthewgeiger1775]

Buds has Turkish 762x39 ammo for the same price. Let other people be psa's lab rat.

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

People thought PSA was going to be a savior.... Looks like junk to me ... Congratulations PSA ! Look at 2A EDU community post showing test results... complete jacket separation. The prices they are charging and from what I've seen so far....Meh...

[@Really-AintBuyn-nit]

Tools and Targets ran it just fine in 2 different AK's.

[@Georgiaplains]

@@Really-AintBuyn-nityeah cherry picked ammo 💀

[@BattleBean762]

I have 110 rounds of it down range with zero issues. 90 rounds of FMJ and 20 rounds of the Sabre. Ran it in my Meridian defense pestilence.

[@matthewgeiger1775]

​@Georgiaplains I've ran about 90 rounds of the black Sabre, it's OK. No issues out of my m70

[@Georgiaplains]

@@matthewgeiger1775 wow 90 lol

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

Is this an Ammo review or a $hitty Chinese rifle review? Bye 👋

[@XG916]

PSA is dogshttt

[@praktikalnurse504]

@XG916 some things they do ok, some things ....

[@XG916]

@@praktikalnurse504 nah stop sugar coating dogsht it's still dogsht

[@matthewgeiger1775]

​@@XG916point at the doll and show me where PSA hurt you 😢

[@pistolgrip44mag]

It's a $5 can. 🤦‍♂

[@praktikalnurse504]

@pistolgrip44mag Tell me about it. The buying frenzy was on! 😆😆 I wanted to make sure I had enough quantity for the review