Hornady Black 7.62×39 123 Grain SST Ammunition

Description

Hornady Black 7.62×39 123 grain SST gives you modern hunting ammunition built for rifles that often get handed down or passed over by ammo manufacturers. The polymer-tipped SST bullet initiates rapid expansion while the Interlock ring keeps the jacket and core together for reliable penetration. This makes it effective on medium game like whitetail deer and hogs at practical hunting ranges.

Hornady Black platform compatibility

Designed to feed reliably through everything from AK pattern rifles to bolt guns like the Ruger Ranch, this load runs at 2350 fps with 1508 foot-pounds of energy from a 20-inch barrel. It cycles smoothly regardless of whether you're running direct impingement, gas piston, or any other action type. That versatility matters when you're hunting with a rifle that might have started life as a military platform but now serves your hunting camp.

Clean propellant and brass cases

Hornady's Black line ammunition uses temperature-controlled propellant that burns cleaner and cooler than standard powders, reducing fouling in your rifle. The brass casings let you reload for those who like to get every round out of their investment. Range time becomes more enjoyable when you're not scrubbing carbon deposits between sessions, and cleaner conditions mean your rifle points better for the next shot when it counts.

What to expect from SST performance

The 123 grain weight sits right in the sweet spot for the caliber, delivering the terminal effect hunters depend on without excessive recoil. This bullet is purpose-built to start expanding immediately on impact, which matters on broadside shots and makes clean, quick kills your baseline expectation rather than a lucky outcome. Users report excellent grouping at 100 yards and solid results on game within 150-200 yards, which covers the vast majority of real-world hunting situations in forests and brushy terrain.