Yeah 5.45x39 is pretty dirt cheap. I have heard that most of the surplus 5.45 wont pass the magnet test though. That's something you might want to double check.
I'll probably pick up another case of Golden Tiger 7.62x39 for $180 while I can.
It was a fun gun to shoot the match with, but again, that 300 yard stage killed me. I think I'll shoot my AR at the next match and figure out which I liked better. I'm not sure what to do though.
I don't really care if the 5.45 is steel core or not ... but I suppose it could be an issue if you're shooting steel targets.
Where did you find Golden Tiger 7.62 for $180?
5.5.4 Metal piercing, incendiary and/or tracer ammunition is prohibited at
USPSA matches.