Knowledgebase
Serbia
Headquarters
Užice, Serbia
Parent Company
State-owned (Government of Serbia)
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Prvi Partizan Ammunition began in 1928 and has become the sole supplier of ammo to the Serbian Army and Police as well as to many other military forces around the world. Additionally, Prvi Partizan Ammo produces a large range of hunting and sporting ammunition. Over the years, Prvi Partizan ammo has used their own experience and knowledge to grow, improve their quality, and establish a tradition of supplying both an economical and precision manufactured product.
Recently, on September 7th of 2009, 7 people were killed in a Prvi Partizan Ammo factory explosion. None of the machinery at the plant was damaged; however, because of water damage from the activation of a sprinkler system, ammo production was delayed for about a month.
Prvi Partizan Ammunition is manufactured at the Prvi Partizan factory in the southwestern part of Serbia in a town called Uzice.
Specifications
| Specialties |
Rare/obsolete calibers, military cartridges |
| Unique Offering |
50+ calibers including vintage military |
| Key Products |
PPU Standard, Match, Blank, Vintage Military |
| Market Segment |
Budget to Mid-range |
| Known For |
Only source for many obsolete calibers |
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FAQ
What rare calibers does Prvi Partizan make?
PPU produces ammunition in over 50 calibers, including many that no other major manufacturer loads: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57), 7.5x55 Swiss, .303 British, 6.5x55 Swedish, 7.62x54R, 7.65x53 Argentine, .30-40 Krag, .45-70 Government, and many more. If you own a vintage military rifle, PPU likely makes ammunition for it.
Is PPU brass good for reloading?
PPU brass is highly regarded by reloaders for its consistency, proper annealing, and durability. The brass tends to have uniform wall thickness and works well with standard reloading dies. Many reloaders specifically purchase PPU ammunition to acquire the brass for their vintage rifle calibers.
How does PPU quality compare to other brands?
PPU offers solid quality at competitive prices. While not matching premium match-grade brands in accuracy, their standard ammunition is reliable and consistent. The real value proposition is access to rare calibers at reasonable prices—for many vintage calibers, PPU is literally the only commercial option.
