Hornady Black 7.62x39mm 123gr SST ammunition (part no. 80784) loads a 123-grain sst bullet in 7.62x39mm, built for hunters who need confirmed, reliable performance in the field. Hornady built the Black line around modern semi-auto pistol and PDW-style platforms, loaded for reliable function and consistent accuracy. SST construction expands rapidly while the boat-tail base holds velocity at extended range. In rifle ammunition for hunters and rifle shooters, this is the load built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 7.62x39mm, the AK-platform chambering known for reliable function and solid medium-game performance.
• The bullet weighs 123 grains, a versatile weight for deer-sized game at typical hunting ranges.
• The bullet type is SST, a polymer-tipped boat-tail design built for rapid expansion and extended-range accuracy.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and a reloadable case for handloaders.
• Hornady markets this under its Black line, known for a line built around modern semi-auto pistol and PDW-style platforms.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range trip without constantly reordering.
• 10 boxes ship per case, keeping the cost down for shooters who buy in volume.
• Cost runs about $1.56 per round, affordable enough to shoot by the case for practice.
• Shipping weight per box runs about 0.88 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 123gr load suited for? It is well suited to deer-sized game at typical rifle ranges.

What makes 7.62x39mm a good choice? 7.62x39mm is the AK-platform chambering known for reliable function and solid medium-game performance, which is exactly why Hornady loads it in this configuration.

Buy the Hornady Black 7.62x39mm 123gr SST

Stock up by the case and keep the range bag or hunting pack ready. Order the Hornady Black 7.62x39mm 123gr SST from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.