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Quality ........................................................................................................ 1
History ........................................................................................................ 2
Today ........................................................................................................ 3
Production .............................................................................................. 4
Control ...................................................................................................... 5
New Products ...................................................................................... 6
Ballistic .................................................................................................... 8
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Grom .......................................................................................................... 26
Solid Bullets .......................................................................................... 28
New Oldies ............................................................................................ 29
Match Ammunition .......................................................................... 34 OSCAR FOR QUALITY FOR YEAR 2014
Handgun Ammunition .................................................................... 36 Prvi Partizan Uzice - PPU company is located in south-
National award for business excellence
western Serbia. We are manufacturing small arms
Pistol Ammunition ............................................................................ 37 ammunition since 1928. Hunters and sportsmen, armed FQCE, Fund for Quality Culture and Excellence
Revolver Ammunition ..................................................................... 40 CLO@BP>KAILTBKCLO@BJBKQTLOIATFAB>OBP>QFPBARPBOP Maintaining high quality is the most important factor
THE BEST COMPANY FOR 2015
Handgun Bullets ................................................................................ 43 of our products. Tradition and experienced personnel have of our success. We achieve this by the consistent
ranked us among well known ammunition producers. implementation of Quality Management System in European Association of Southeast and Central Europe
PA Blank .................................................................................................. 47
Quality is our priority, achieved with innovative solutions all phases, from recognition of customer requests, Managers, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Blank Ammunition ............................................................................ 48 MI>KKFKD
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/FB >PBP 50 quality cartridges in all our "old" and "new" calibers. Through control, delivery and the satis-
Cases ......................................................................................................... 51 faction of our customers. European Business Assembly, The Socrates Committee
research and innovation we have developed a wide
assortment of ammunition. Oxford, United Kingdom
Practical Shooting ............................................................................. 52 PPU has QMS in accordance ISO
PPU Shooting ......................................................................................... 53 Development of partnership with our customers and 9001:2008 approved by Military
employee satisfaction are strategic objectives and form a Quality Control - Ministry of De-
Commercial Market ......................................................................... 54
?>PFPLCLRO@LJM>KVMLIF@V1EBMOFWBP>OB@LKOJFKDQEFP. fense of Republic of Serbia.
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HISTORY TODAY
1927 The story of Prvi Partizan starts at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1927, the
founder of the factory, Jakob Posinger, in cooperation with the army and the government of
the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, moved his workshop from Kranj (Slovenia) to Uzice.
1935 In 1935 the authorities of the town of Uzice decided to give Mr. Posinger, as a present,
land for building new factory. The laying of the foundation stone on June 20th 1935 marked
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the factory was ,,Factory of Arms and Ammunition in Uzice,, (FOMU). 1970 At the end of the 1970, Prvi Partizan started work on the construction of new buildings
and infrastructure. This resulted in the expansion of capacities and the introduction of new
1941-1947 In 1941 factory started to work under the control of the Partisan military articles in production.
authorities. The ammunition production facilities and tool shop was moved to underground 2000-2017 The beginning of the 21st century has been especially important for the
tunnel safe of the National Bank. During that time Uzice was the only town in Yugoslavia, technological development of Prvi Partizan. Until the end of 2015 we built new facilities:
and possibly in Europe, in which arms factory was working under occupation. new facility for bullet production and new and modern facility for case production. New
On September 5th 1947, the factory in Uzice was renamed Prvi Partizan and it became C>@FIFQFBP CRIII >II PQ>KA>OAP LC BKSFOLKJBKQ>I MOLQB@QFLK >KA MOLSFAFKD ?BQQBO TLOHFKD
a state owned company. conditions for our employees.
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PRODUCTION CONTROL
By using the most modern technology, associated with nearly one century of experience, Prvi partizan
produces high quality ammunition.
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new product. Some of the processes that precede the production are selection of input materials, bullet
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Attention is being paid to optimum harmonization of all components which make one quality cartridge.
The production process consists of cartridge case production, bullet production, cartridge assembling, all
followed with a sequence of tests, in all stages of production.
CASE BULLET
Input material for case production is cup or brass disc. Input material for the bullet jacket is cup made
Mechanical operations include deep drawing and of brass from which the jacket is made by the
case wall thickness reducing. process of the deep drawing.
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forming and removing excess material of the lead core, which is formed by plastic
deformation into the desired shape and dimension.
Between individual mechanical operations, there
are heat and chemical treatments which include If the core is made of two parts, steel part of
degreasing, annealing and washing. the core is made from steel wire, by forging
operation and HT processing.
To ensure the best quality of our products, our Final control consists of laboratory tests which 6GDLL@JNPMCSBRQ@RHQDQJ@AMP@RMPWRDQRQHRHQ
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CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLING
Final operation of the cartridge production is PACKAGING e Input control of the raw materials and components e Marking and packaging control are controlled:
assembling of the cartridge, which includes Inspected and tested ammunition is packed e Control during the manufacturing process e Control of: cartridge length and shape, case and bullet e Velocity on test barrels
assembling its elements case, primer, powder FKQLPRFQ>?IBM>@H>DB>KAFPPR?GB@QLCQEBK>I e #FK>I@LKQOLILCQEBKFPEBAMOLAR@QP length, cartridge weight, bullet weight, powder charge e Powder gases pressure (Crusher and piezzo methods)
and bullet into unique product. acceptance by the authorized quality control. weight, bullet extraction force, case hardness e Accuracy on the ballistic barrels
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NEW PRODUCTS NEW PRODUCTS
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BALLISTIC BALLISTIC
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technique. The best available current data for each round, determined by testing 2IEALLTMISINMSQAECSNQIERVEQECNLOTSEDFNQSHERCNOELNTMSEDIMRTCHA
under controlled conditions, were used to predict trajectories. way that the line-of-sight (scope axis) is 5 centimeters (2 inches) above the bore
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barrel will reduce velocity. REAKEUEKAKSISTDE &IGTQERRHNVMAQEEWOECSEDSNBEQEARNMABKXACCTQASE!CSTAK
The velocity, energy and trajectory of the standard bullets are given for distances performance will vary due to external factors variations atmospheric conditions
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RIFLE AMMUNITION RIFLE AMMUNITION
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RIFLE AMMUNITION RIFLE AMMUNITION
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RIFLE AMMUNITION RIFLE AMMUNITION
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RIFLE AMMUNITION RIFLE AMMUNITION
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RIFLE AMMUNITION RIFLE AMMUNITION
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RIFLE BULLETS RIFLE BULLETS
2/PHDASJJDRQ are standard bullets designed to provide controlled expansion when
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expansion and by the progressively tapered jacket in its ogival part which provides
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uniform mushrooming and good penetration.
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PSP bullets have a sharp lead nose which causes bullet expansion upon impact and
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maximum striking energy at longer ranges.
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successful shooting at longer distances at which the bullet maintains striking energy
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RIFLE BULLETS RIFLE BULLETS
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They expand reliably and penetrate deeply on light to medium game. HSP bullets have a
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cavity in the nose which causes expansion and helps mushrooming during penetration.
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especially in the bushes or in woods. The large lead weight exposed in the nose assures Due to a cavity in the nose, the center of gravity is placed back small meplat, long ogival and boat tail design. These features
high energy impact and bullet mushrooming that is reliable even at lower velocities. TEF@EFJMOLSBPFDEQPQ>?FIFQV>KA>@@RO>@V%LIILTMLFKQ?RIIBQP BK>?IB SBOV >@@RO>QB ILKD O>KDB PELLQFKD TFQE >Q QO>GB@QLOFBP
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RIFLE BULLETS RIFLE AMMUNITION
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FMJ RN bullets with a rounded nose are suitable for short range shooting. They provide
Full Metal Jacket
FMJ BT bullets are specially shaped bullets designed to reduce air resistance. The rear
cone in combination with an aerodynamically shaped ogival part provide high ballistic
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bullet type with an optimum balance of characteristics when
penetrating: controlled and reliable expansion, deep penetration,
maximum weight retention, good accuracy and satisfying energy.
GROM ammunition is intended for big game hunting.
When ordering, check the table with ammunition articles to see where desired
bullet is assembled.
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SOLID BULLETS NEW OLDIES
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adequately to these requirements.This year we proudly present remaining mass of bullet. Good position of grooves enables from deer to grizzly bear, 45-70 will remain its own with our modern developments. Its greatest fault
a complete ecological line of cartridges with lead free bullets. pressure reduction and outstanding precision. FPFKQEBJ>QQBOLC>O>QEBO@ROSBAQO>GB@QLOVQE>QJ>HBPFQAF@RIQQLMI>@BPELQP?BVLKA>?LRQ
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deliver very impressive knockdown on our heaviest species of big game.
Performance grooves Special brass A-637 9,3 x 62 250 gr Solid HP
A-633 9,3 x 74 R 250 gr Solid HP
A-631 375 H & H Magnum 270 gr Solid HP
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MATCH AMMUNITION RIFLE MATCH BULLETS
When ordering, check the table with ammunition articles to see where desired bullet is assembled.
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PPU Match Line ammunition is designed for accurate shooting in shorter and longer tolerances. PPU Match components are made with materials of high quality and on
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--2LBOP>TFABO>KDBLC*>Q@E?RIIBQPFK special equipment. For loading ammunition we use reliable primers of uniform quality
the most popular calibers designed primarily for those who wish to make competition and carefully chosen powders so that they provide consistent ballistic characteristics.
quality ammunition on their own. /FDLOLRPK>I@LKQOLIBKPROBPQE>QLRO?RVBOPDBQLKIVQEB>JJRKFQFLKTEF@E@LJMIBQBIV
The exceptional accuracy of PPU Match ammunition is the result of special production CRIIIQEBFOBUMB@Q>QFLKP
procedures and control which make possible the manufacture of parts with very narrow
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MATCH AMMUNITION MATCH AMMUNITION
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MATCH AMMUNITION MATCH AMMUNITION
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AMMUNITION
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HANDGUN AMMUNITION PISTOL AMMUNITION
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PISTOL AMMUNITION PISTOL AMMUNITION
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REVOLVER AMMUNITION REVOLVER AMMUNITION
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REVOLVER AMMUNITION HANDGUN BULLETS
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Jacketed Hollow Point bullets have a full-length jacket with
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a hollow point. This construction provides deep penetration
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with controlled expansion and also enables reliable feeding
into the chamber and good functioning in auto loading pistols.
These very accurate bullets are suitable for revolvers too.
SJHP bullets provide optimum expansion with controlled
SJHP
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penetration. Due to the partly exposed lead in the nose they
JHP
are less suitable for pistols and are mainly used in revolver
ammunition.
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short range shooting with revolvers. They provide deeper
penetration with less expansion than SJHP bullets, which
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functioning in auto loading pistols.
When ordering, check the table with ammunition articles to see where desired bullet is assembled.
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HANDGUN BULLETS HANDGUN BULLETS
They provide excellent cartridge feeding into the weapon chamber and good especially suitable for practice. WC bullets are specially designed
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penetration. These bullets are a good choice for practice shooting. lead bullets with excellent accuracy intended for shooting
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competitions. These cylindrical bullets cut clean holes in the
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FPJ bulletP>OB>@QR>IIV#*'?RIIBQPTFQE>>QKLPB1EBPB?RIIBQP>OBABPFDKBA target for easy reading of results. Because of low recoil they are
SWC
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to improve the stopping power of the FMJ bullets. They are suitable for primarily suitable for training. SWC bullets have higher velocity and power
FPJ
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for revolver ammunition but are also used in pistol ammunition. and provide accurate shooting at somewhat longer distances
than possible with WC bullets. SWC HP bullets with a nose cavity
FMS is our bullet with a conical nose used in 357 Magnum and 38 Special ABIFSBO FJJBAF>QB BUM>KPFLK >KA B@FBKQ QO>KPCBO LC BKBODV
cartridges. The main characteristic of this bullet is excellent penetration capability. They leave clean holes in paper targets.
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HANDGUN BULLETS PA BLANK
Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) bullets are FMJ bullets of special design in which
the lead is not exposed. The enclosed base eliminates lead vaporization
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9 mm PA Blank cartridge is intended for use in starting pistols. Cartridge is suitable for various
applications, primarily for starting signals at sports events and for personal defense.
When ordering, check the table with ammunition articles to see where desired bullet is assembled.
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BLANK AMMUNITION BLANK AMMUNITION
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grown from our long term experience in the production of blank
ammunition for military purposes. Our wide range of high quality
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requests. Once made of steel with chambers for Berdan primers,
PPU now manufactures brass cases for blank ammunition with
chambers for standard Boxer type primers. In addition to cases,
PPU also produces and delivers to our buyers blank ammunition
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PRACTICAL SHOOTING PPU SHOOTING
PISTOL
AMMUNITION
FOR PRACTICAL
SHOOTING
Practical shooting is very attractive and dynamic sports disci-
pline, with the increasing number of sportsman and fans all
around the world. Helping development of this sports discipline,
PPU is sponsor of IPSC Association of Serbia. For the needs of
competitors we have developed ammunition 9mm Luger, 40
S&W and 38 Super Auto. Using PPU ammunition, IPSC team of
Serbia achieves important results on the competitions worldwide.
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COMMERCIAL MARKET COMMERCIAL MARKET
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COMMERCIAL MARKET
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