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Tula 5.45x39 Ammo 60 Grain FMJ Steel Cased 20 rds/box - TA545390
Brand:
Tula
Bullet Type:
Full Metal Jacket
Caliber:
5.45x39mm
Grains:
60 grain
Rounds:
20
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Red Army Standard Centerfire Rifle 60 gr FMJ Steel Cased 5.45x39 Ammunition, 20 Rounds - AM3372
Brand:
Century Ammunition
Bullet Type:
FMJ
Caliber:
5.45x39mm
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Steel
Grains:
60 grain
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Wolf Performance PolyFormance 60 gr Full Metal Jacket 5.45x39mm Ammo, 750/case - 545BFMJ
Brand:
Wolf Ammunition
Bullet Type:
FULL METAL JACKET (FMJ)
Caliber:
5.45x39mm
Grains:
60 grain
Rounds:
750
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Wolf Performance PolyFormance 55 gr Hollow Point 5.45x39mm Ammo, 750/case - 545BHP
Brand:
Wolf Ammunition
Bullet Type:
HOLLOW POINT (HP)
Caliber:
5.45x39mm
Grains:
55 grain
Rounds:
750
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Wolf Performance Military Classic 55 gr Hollow Point Boat Tail 5.45x39mm Ammo, 750/case - MC545BHP
Brand:
Wolf Ammunition
Bullet Type:
HOLLOW POINT BOAT TAIL (HPBT)
Caliber:
5.45x39mm
Grains:
55 grain
Rounds:
750
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Hornady Black 5.45x39mm 60gr Steel Centerfire Rifle Ammunition 20rds u2013 81246
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
Hornady V-Max
Caliber:
5.45x39mm
Grains:
60 grain
Rounds:
20
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Century Arms Red Army Standard 59 gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail 5.45x39mm Ammo, 20/box - AM2428
Brand:
Century Ammunition
Bullet Type:
Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail
Caliber:
5.45x39mm
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Steel
Grains:
59 grain
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Barnaul Ammo Rifle Ammo, Barnaul 545x39-hpbt55 545x39 55 Hpbt 20/25
Brand:
BarnauL
Caliber:
5.45x39mm
Rounds:
20
Marketplace Insights
★ 4.1/5
based on 15 customer reviews across 8 variants from 13 retailers
Budget-friendly 5.45x39 ammo that reliably cycles AK platforms with generally good performance, though occasional quality control issues and limited box sizes present minor drawbacks.
What customers like
Reliable Performance67%
The ammo fed, shot, and extracted perfectly.
Affordable Price53%
Cheap range fodder that was one of the few that could be had for less than 50 cents a round.
Good for AK Platforms40%
My ak74 likes them fine. My wallet does too!.
Availability in Shortage27%
I was glad to see the 5.45x39 ammo for is hard to find in the area I live.
Common concerns
Shipping/Storage Damage7%
received my shipment with a box that's falling apart from clear water damage
Occasional Primer Issues7%
Two bullets had bad primers that failed to ignite.
Return Policy Concerns7%
When the incorrect ammo arrived, I contacted Palmetto to see about returning the ammo. They would not take it back
Frequently Asked Questions
Buy 5.45x39 Ammo for Sale
Why is 5.45 x39 so hard to find?
5.45x39 never gained mainstream US adoption. Cheap Russian surplus and steel-core 7N6 ammunition—historically the primary supply—are now banned from import. Domestic manufacturers produce limited commercial loads. Reloading components remain scarce. Our marketplace shows only 2 variants currently in stock across 13 retailers.
Is 5.45 ammo banned?
5.45x39 itself isn't banned, but the Russian surplus steel-core 7N6 variant is prohibited from import due to ATF armor-piercing classification. Domestically produced commercial 5.45x39 ammunition remains legal and widely available.
What is 5.45 x39mm equivalent to?
5.45x39mm is a Soviet/Russian rifle cartridge roughly equivalent to NATO's 5.56x45mm (.223 Remington) in terms of ballistic performance and role. Both are intermediate cartridges used in assault rifles. The 5.45 has an effective range of up to 500 yards, while the 5.56 reaches out to 600 yards.
Why is the 5.45 x39 called the poison bullet?
Mujahideen fighters in Afghanistan gave it this nickname after encountering its severe wounding effects. The 5.45x39 bullet has an air pocket in its tip that causes it to tumble and yaw unpredictably upon impact, creating devastating wounds that seemed inexplicable to fighters previously familiar only with the 7.62x39.
Does Russia still use 5.45 x39?
Yes, Russia continues using 5.45x39 as its primary rifle cartridge, chambered in the AK-74 and its variants. Despite speculation about returning to 7.62x39, Russian military sources have denied abandonment plans, and new 5.45x39 ammunition variants have been developed in recent years.