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5.45x39mm ammo is primarily chambered in AK-74 rifles. Like its predecessor, the 5.56x45mm, the 5.45x39mm cartridge uses a light, high-speed bullet that is effective against body armor at ranges over 300 meters. Learn More

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Overview of 5.45x39 Ammo

Introduced to the Soviet Army in the early 70s, the 5.45x39mm was created in response to the 5.56x45mm NATO. This cartridge reduced ammunition weight (meaning soldiers could carry more ammo into battle without increasing the overall weight) and recoil impact (less recoil so soldiers can quickly get back on target.

The AK-74 automatic rifle and its ammunition saw its first wartime use by the Soviet Union in Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan War, which lasted from 1979 through 1989. Since then, the firearm and ammunition have been used in all post-Soviet Union conflicts Russia has been involved in. Moreover, almost all the countries once part of the Soviet Union use the AK-74 and the 5.45x39mm cartridge in their Armed Forces.

While the 5.45x39 was designed as the Soviet answer to NATO's 5.56x45mm, how do these competing intermediate cartridges actually compare in terms of ballistics, recoil, and performance? Our comprehensive 5.45 vs 5.56 comparison breaks down the differences between these two Cold War-era rifle rounds.

Best 5.45x39 Ammo for Specific Use Cases

Use Case	Details
Best 5.45x39 Ammo	Best Overall: Hornady Black 60 grain FMJ. Runner-Up: Wolf Polyformance 55 grain HP.

5.45x39 Ballistics: Chart of Average 5.45x39 Ballistics

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

5.45x39 Bullet WEIGHT	Muzzle VELOCITY (fps)					Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.)					TRAJECTORY (in.)
	Muzzle	100 yds.	200 yds.	300 yds.	400 yds.	Muzzle	100 yds.	200 yds.	300 yds.	400 yds.	100 yds.	200 yds.	300 yds.	400 yds.
60 Grain	2810	2495	2201	1927	1677	1052	829	645	445	374	1	0	-9.2	-27.7

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Molly Carter

Bullet Points: 5.45x39 Ammo

The 5.45x39 cartridge was created by the Soviet Union as a modification from their AK-47 to their AK-74. This modification also included a reduction in weight as well as a decrease in recoil.
5.45x39 ammo performance is impressive with muzzle velocities in excess of 3,000 feet per second, muzzle energies exceeding 1,400 foot pounds, and 3.5-inch groups easily achievable at 300 yards.
While the 5.45x39 will never trump the popularity of the 5.56 NATO in the U.S., it has been chambered for rifles using the AR-15 platform.

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