Hornady Brass/Boxer 5.45X39MM Out

[Kirk Freeman]

Got an AK-74 but worried about ammo supply? Well, chins up, INGO, help is on the way.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/12/26/hornady-brass-cased-5-45x39mm-ammunition/

 

[CallSign Snafu]

This is an encouraging step forward. I hope Palmetto State armory finally starts making ak-74's like they have been stating they will.

 

[AmmoManAaron]

Boxer ammo, boxer brass, and proper diameter projectiles will all be available full-time as standard items. The die sets are still physically MIA, but at least they are listed so that is progress. I've got an SSG-82 that deserves some nice handloads and I've been waiting on this for years because I wasn't willing to pay the $$$ for a custom set. In the past, the proper diameter projectiles were occasionally available as pull-downs or factory seconds, but having at least one flavor as a standard retail item will be a welcome improvement. That said, I'm still considering a Lee swaging die so that I can have a larger variety of projectile options (swage down standard .224" to .221-222" - final diameter depends on the amount of springback).

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I'll put this down for a New Years Resolution! 5.45x39 Brass!

Thanks Uncle Kirk for the link.

 

[SSE]

Hey Ammomanaaron, let us know how that turns out. I passed on those years ago when they were cheap because of that.
I would love to know how they shoot with a good handload.