SS197SR FN 5.7×28 40 Grain V-Max – 50 Rounds

SS197SR is FN’s 5.7x28mm load with a 40 grain Hornady V-Max polymer tip. Many shooters know it as the blue-tip 5.7 round. It uses brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers. FN lists it for hunting, competition and target shooting. Each box holds 50 rounds. It suits Five-seveN and PS90 owners who want a tipped FN load for varmints, matches and general use.

5.7×28 SS197SR Specifications

• Caliber: 5.7x28mm
• Bullet weight: 40 grain
• Bullet type: Hornady V-Max polymer tip
• Quantity: 50-round box
• Case: Brass
• Primer: Boxer
• Corrosive: No
• Intended use: Hunting, competition, target shooting
• Price per round: about $0.80

Best Uses

Use this box for competition, target work and small pests. The V-Max opens quickly on small varmints at short range, which makes it a good carbine field load. It also runs well for matches and steel. A 50-round box fills several magazines, so you can test and still have enough for a match day. Zero with this load, since tipped bullets can hit apart from FMJ. Check local rules before you hunt. Save the brass if you reload.

Compare it with the AAC 5.7×28 V-Max 40 grain, or read our 5.7×28 ballistic gel test data.

Why Buy From Black Ammo Defense

Order SS197SR from Black Ammo Defense, an licensed firearms licensed dealer that ships from Hays, Kansas. Browse the full 5.7×28 ammo selection to compare options.

FAQ

What is FN’s blue-tip sporting load?
It is FN’s 5.7x28mm sporting load. It uses a 40 grain Hornady V-Max polymer-tipped bullet and comes in 50-round boxes.

What is blue tip 5.7 ammo?
Blue tip 5.7 usually means this FN load. The blue polymer tip on the V-Max bullet makes it easy to spot.

Is blue tip 5.7 armor piercing?
No. It is FN’s sporting load with a V-Max bullet. FN’s SS190 is the armor-piercing load, and it is restricted to military and police sales.

What is FN’s V-Max 5.7 load good for?
FN lists it for hunting, competition and target shooting. The V-Max suits small varmints and fast shooting on steel.

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