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If you run a 5.45×39 rifle, finding decent factory ammunition stateside is a real challenge. Most options out there are foreign surplus or steel-cased loads that work fine for plinking but don't hold up for anything demanding. This is where Hornady BLACK changes the game for your platform.
This load ships with quality brass cases instead of the typical steel-cased surplus stuff. That means non-corrosive primers and clean-burning propellant, so you're not dealing with that corrosive residue after a range session. The brass cases are also reloadable, giving you options down the road if you want to reload your own.
The 60 grain V-MAX is arguably the most trusted varmint hunting bullet in the country. The polymer tip combined with Hornady's match-grade AMP jacket gives this round exceptional aerodynamic efficiency and a ballistic coefficient of 0.285. When you push it downrange at 2810 fps, you're getting reliable expansion on small game and varmints without over-penetration. From a 16-inch barrel, this load retains nearly 500 foot-pounds of energy at 300 yards.
Hornady BLACK ammunition is engineered to perform across different rifle designs and operating systems. Whether your 5.45×39 rifle is an AK-74, a custom AR build, or something else entirely, this round is designed to feed, cycle, and perform consistently. You get the reliability of a purpose-built load without fighting finicky ammunition.
Yes. Hornady BLACK ammo is specifically designed to function reliably across different platforms and operating systems. It will feed and cycle properly in AK-style rifles, AR-platform builds, and other rifles chambered in 5.45×39. Just make sure you're using dedicated 5.45×39 magazines, especially if you're running an AR.
Yes, these are Hornady brass cases and they're fully reloadable. The non-corrosive primers and quality brass make them good candidates for handloading if you want to get into reloading for this caliber down the road.
This is night and day better in several ways. Surplus 5.45×39 typically uses corrosive primers that can eat up your bore if you don't clean immediately, while this BLACK load uses non-corrosive primers. The V-MAX bullet is also designed for consistent expansion on game, whereas most surplus loads use FMJ rounds. You'll also get cleaner, more consistent performance without the worry about corrosive residue.
At 5.45×39's practical engagement distances, this round performs well to around 300 yards. Beyond that, accuracy starts degrading more noticeably. For typical hunting and varmint work at reasonable distances, you'll have plenty of velocity and energy to get the job done.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | 5.45 x 39mm |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.10 |
| Grains | 60Gr |
| Length | 4.7000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 81247 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | V-Max |
| Safety | Centerfire |
| Shipping Weight | 0.57 |
| Sights | Centerfire |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 090255812473 |
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