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Since there are many users in the U.S. that had adopted the 9×39 round prior to the import ban, were forced to reload their own ammunition. However, there are multiple companies worldwide who make 9.3mm (.366") Mauser bullets which are suited for reloading the 9×39, including
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Ammunition that was being imported into the United States was subsequently banned on September 7, 2021 by President Biden as part of sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine.
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808:"The 9x39 – A New Cartridge from Russia"
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224:SP-5: 38.76 mm (1.526 in)
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281:327 m/s (1,073 ft/s)
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794:References
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500:SP-6(7N9)
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1032:5.45×39mm
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551:About 16
529:Training
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