Hornady Black 5.45×39 60 Grain V-Max – 20 Rounds

Hornady Black 5.45×39 ammo is a modern load for AK-74 style rifles. It fires a 60 grain V-Max polymer-tipped boat-tail bullet. Cases are brass with non-corrosive Boxer primers and can be reloaded. Each box holds 20 rounds. Hornady lists it for varmint hunting and personal defense. It gives 5.45 owners a tipped, expanding bullet in a cartridge that is mostly sold as FMJ surplus.

5.45×39 V-Max Specifications

• Caliber: 5.45x39mm
• Bullet weight: 60 grain
• Bullet type: V-Max polymer tip boat tail
• Quantity: 20-round box
• Case: Brass
• Primer: Boxer
• Reloadable: Yes
• Corrosive: No
• Intended use: Varmint hunting, personal defense
• Price per round: about $1.04

Best Uses

Use this box when you want your 5.45 to do more than punch paper. The V-Max opens quickly, which suits varmints like groundhogs and coyotes at modest range. Hornady also lists it for personal defense. Check your local laws on expanding ammo. Zero with this load, since it may hit apart from the FMJ you practice with. A 20-round box is right for zeroing and keeping a loaded magazine ready. Hornady Black 5.45×39 brass can be reloaded.

Compare it with the TelaAmmo 5.45×39 65 grain FMJ, or read our 5.45×39 ballistic data guide.

Why Buy From Black Ammo Defense

Order Hornady Black 5.45×39 from Black Ammo Defense, an licensed firearms licensed dealer that ships from Hays, Kansas. Browse the full 5.45×39 ammo selection to compare options.

FAQ

What caliber is 5.45×39?
5.45x39mm fires a bullet of about .22 caliber from a 39mm case. It is the standard cartridge of the AK-74 family of rifles.

Is Hornady Black 5.45×39 good for hunting?
Hornady lists it for varmint hunting. The 60 grain V-Max opens quickly on groundhogs and coyotes. Check local rules before you use it on other game.

Is Hornady 5.45×39 corrosive?
No. It uses non-corrosive Boxer primers in brass cases, unlike much older surplus 5.45 ammo, so normal cleaning is enough after a range day.

Will 5.45×39 work in an AR-15?
Only in an AR-15 built or converted for 5.45×39, with the matching barrel, bolt and magazines. It will not work in a standard 223 or 5.56 rifle.

21+ only. Adult signature required on delivery. Check your state and local laws before ordering.

Related 5.45×39 ammo at Black Ammo Defense

• TelaAmmo 5.45×39 65 Grain FMJ Brass Case