7.62x39 - 123 Grain SST Ammo - 20 Round Box

Hornady® Black™

Was: $44.95
Now: $34.99
UPC:
90255807844

7.62x39 – 123 Grain SST Ammo – 20 Round Box


PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK DETAILS, CALIBER, LOCAL LAWS, AND SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS BEFORE PURCHASE.

Hornady BLACK 7.62x39 123 Grain SST is a brass-cased rifle load built around Hornady’s Super Shock Tip bullet. It gives 7.62x39 shooters a serious step up from basic FMJ range ammo, especially for hunting, defensive rifle roles, and shooters who want an expanding bullet instead of plain paper-punching food.

This 20-round box is loaded with a 123 grain SST projectile and brass case construction. It is not bargain steel-case blasting ammo. It is a cleaner, purpose-built 7.62x39 load for rifles that deserve better than mystery-metal goblin chow.


Ammo / Hunting & Defensive Reality Check

  • This is 7.62x39 ammunition. Verify your rifle chambering before purchase.
  • SST stands for Super Shock Tip, Hornady’s polymer-tipped expanding bullet design.
  • This is not FMJ range ammo. It is an expanding bullet load intended for hunting, defensive use, and serious-purpose rifle setups.
  • Brass-case construction may be useful for ranges or rifles where steel-case ammo is not preferred.
  • Always confirm feeding, function, and point of impact in your specific rifle before trusting it. Rifles are honest judges and terrible liars.

What It Does

This load sends a 123 grain Hornady SST bullet from a 7.62x39 cartridge, giving AK-pattern rifles, SKS rifles, and other properly chambered firearms an expanding brass-cased option for hunting, defense-minded setups, and serious range confirmation.

Why It’s Worth It

Hornady BLACK is built to feed and function across modern sporting rifles and popular rifle platforms. In 7.62x39, this load gives you Hornady bullet performance, brass cases, and a real expanding projectile instead of basic FMJ. It costs more than range ammo because it does more than range ammo. Funny how that works.


Specs

  • Brand: Hornady
  • Product Line: BLACK
  • Caliber: 7.62x39
  • Bullet Weight: 123 Grain
  • Bullet Type: SST / Super Shock Tip
  • Case Type: Brass
  • Muzzle Velocity: 2350 fps
  • Muzzle Energy: 1508 ft-lbs
  • Ballistic Coefficient: .295 G1
  • Sectional Density: .183
  • Rounds Per Box: 20
  • Rounds Per Case: 200
  • UPC: 090255807844

What’s Included

  • One 20-round box of Hornady BLACK 7.62x39 123 Grain SST rifle ammunition.

Verify Before You Buy

  • Verify your rifle is chambered for 7.62x39.
  • Verify this SST expanding load matches your rifle, zero, and intended use.
  • Verify your local laws and shipping restrictions before ordering.
  • Ammo sales are generally final. Wrong caliber is not a return — it is tuition paid in brass and pain.

Disclaimers

Ammo is more than metal and powder — it’s the embodiment of freedom. We sell freedom in brass cases. Sadly, some states fear that truth and hate freedom.

Freedom-Hating Zones: AK, CA, CT, D.C, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI — and any other state that thinks neutering the 2A makes them safer. We don’t ship there. Period.

Paperwork States: If your overlords demand permits, IDs, or FFL transfers, cough up the documents or your order dies in Valhalla’s spam folder.

Age: You must be legal age (18+ long gun ammo, 21+ handgun ammo).

We know it’s not your fault — freedom is often punished where it should be honored. But remember, rights not defended are rights surrendered. If you want to breathe freer air, everything’s bigger in Texas — the skies, the BBQ, and most of all, the freedom. Pack your bags, bring your appetite, and join us.

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