Hornady SST 7.62x39mm 123gr SST Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SST
Hornady SST 7.62x39mm 123gr SST Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SST
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2350 fps | 1508 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2279 fps | 1419 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 50 yds | 2209 fps | 1334 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 75 yds | 2141 fps | 1253 ft-lb | +0.3" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2075 fps | 1176 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2009 fps | 1103 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 150 yds | 1945 fps | 1033 ft-lb | -2.2" |
| 175 yds | 1882 fps | 967 ft-lb | -4.1" |
| 200 yds | 1820 fps | 905 ft-lb | -6.6" |
| 225 yds | 1760 fps | 846 ft-lb | -9.8" |
| 250 yds | 1701 fps | 790 ft-lb | -13.7" |
| 275 yds | 1644 fps | 738 ft-lb | -18.3" |
| 300 yds | 1589 fps | 689 ft-lb | -23.8" |
| 325 yds | 1535 fps | 643 ft-lb | -30.1" |
| 350 yds | 1483 fps | 601 ft-lb | -37.3" |
| 375 yds | 1433 fps | 561 ft-lb | -45.5" |
| 400 yds | 1385 fps | 524 ft-lb | -54.8" |
| 425 yds | 1339 fps | 490 ft-lb | -65.2" |
| 450 yds | 1295 fps | 458 ft-lb | -76.8" |
| 475 yds | 1255 fps | 430 ft-lb | -89.7" |
| 500 yds | 1216 fps | 404 ft-lb | -104.0" |
Product Overview
Hornady SST 7.62x39mm 123gr ammunition brings advanced bullet technology to AK and SKS hunters. The Super Shock Tip (SST) bullet features a polymer tip that initiates rapid expansion on impact while the InterLock ring mechanically locks the jacket to the core for weight retention. With a ballistic coefficient of 0.295—among the highest available for this caliber—this load delivers flatter trajectories and better wind resistance than traditional soft points.
This ammunition is the top choice for hunters who want to stretch the 7.62x39mm's effective range. The aerodynamic polymer tip and boat tail design maintain velocity downrange, extending ethical shot opportunities to nearly 200 yards in skilled hands. Whether you're hunting whitetail deer from a stand or pursuing wild hogs across open pastures, Hornady SST provides the accuracy and terminal performance needed for clean kills.
The brass cases with boxer primers are fully reloadable, and Hornady sells the SST bullets as components for handloaders seeking maximum performance. For AK owners who want to hunt with their rifles but demand better ballistics than traditional soft points offer, Hornady SST transforms the 7.62x39mm into a genuine medium-range hunting cartridge. This is the ammunition of choice for serious hunters who refuse to compromise on performance.
- Highest ballistic coefficient (0.295) in the caliber
- Polymer tip initiates rapid, reliable expansion
- InterLock ring prevents jacket-core separation
- Brass cases are reloadable with boxer primers
- Extends effective hunting range to nearly 200 yards
- Premium price among 7.62x39mm hunting loads
- May fragment on close-range shots under 50 yards
- Not cost-effective for practice ammunition
- Polymer tip can be damaged if rounds are cycled repeatedly
- Limited to 20-round boxes
All Hornady SST 7.62x39mm 123gr SST Ammo Prices
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