Hornady 80786 American Gunner 7.62X39mm 123Gr Hollow Point Match 50 Box/10 Case The American Gunner Line Of Ammunition Is a Collection Of Tried-And-True, Versatile Loads That Are Popular With Shooters For Their Target Shooting, Hunting Or Self-Defense Needs. Made In The USA With Premium Components, American Gunner Ammunition Combines generations Of Ballistics Know-How With Modern Technology. Caliber: 7.62X39mm Bullet Type: Hollow Point Match Bullet Weight: 123 Gr Muzzle Energy: 1508 ft Lbs Muzzle Velocity: 2350 Fps Rounds Per Box: 50 Boxes Per Case: 10 Application: Sport Shooting Casing Material: Brass
Manufacturer: Hornady Mfg Number: 80786 Model: American Gunner
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The 7.62X39mm (7.62mm Russian) was adopted by the Soviet Union in 1943, first in the SKS semiautomatic, and then in the famous AK-47 selective fire assault rifle. The concept was based on Russian experience with the 7.92X33mm Kurz in the German MKB42, the world's first assault rifle. The 7.62X39mm has more case capacity, thus higher velocity and somewhat more range than the German cartridge, but the concept remains: A short to medium-range cartridge that offers a high volume of fire as, literally, troops closed in the assault. Although officially replaced by the 5.45X39mm in the AK-74, the 7.62X39mm and its AK-47 remain in use the world over, very possibly the most prolific military rifle and cartridge ever made. The 7.62X39mm has been adapted to the AR platform, and also chambered in various civilian platforms. Firing a 123-grain bullet at 2365 fps, the 7.62X39 is low in recoil and is an excellent deer cartridge at short to medium range. — Craig Boddington
