The Hornady Frontier 7.62x39mm 123gr FMJ load (Hornady part no. FR421) is built for AK-pattern and SKS shooters who want a dependable, affordable option for high-volume range days. Frontier is Hornady’s value-focused line, built around the same quality control the company applies to its premium ammunition but priced for shooters who put a lot of rounds downrange. The 123-grain full metal jacket bullet is the classic 7.62x39mm weight, and brass cases mean handloaders can recover their spent brass. It is a solid choice for anyone running rifle ammunition through a Kalashnikov-pattern carbine on a regular basis.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 7.62x39mm, the standard cartridge for AK-pattern rifles and SKS carbines.
• Loaded with a 123-grain bullet, the classic weight for this cartridge.
• Uses a full metal jacket bullet, built for reliable feeding and affordable practice rather than expansion.
• Cased in brass for smooth extraction and reloading potential.
• Rated at 2340 fps muzzle velocity, in line with standard 7.62x39mm ballistics.
• Packaged 50 rounds per box, a solid quantity for a range day.
• Ships at about 2 lbs per box, worth factoring into a bulk order.
• Runs about $0.95 per round, an affordable price point for brass-cased 7.62x39mm.
• Part of Hornady’s Frontier Cartridge line, built specifically for high-volume, reliable range use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms is this cartridge used in? 7.62x39mm is the standard chambering for AK-pattern rifles and SKS carbines.

Is this ammunition reloadable? Yes, it uses brass cases rather than steel, so handloaders can recover and reload spent brass.

What is Frontier Cartridge built for? It is Hornady’s value-priced line, designed for reliable, high-volume range and training use.

Buy the Hornady Frontier 7.62x39mm 123gr FMJ Ammo

An AK-pattern rifle is built to run hard, and Frontier keeps a magazine full without draining the ammo budget. Stock up before your next range day. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.