RE: 7.62 x 39 hp vs. sp
Id go with the soft points myself.
I just picked up a few boxes of 154 grain soft points in this caliber from Sportsmans guide $4.75 per 20 & no hazmat fees- i have never payed hazmat fees on any ammo i have bought& had shipped to me& i have bought a bit- so im not sure what you mean.
You can find coupons to for Sportmans guide on line - to makeyour order & reg/normal shipping charges less cost.