HORNADY FR420FR420 FRONTIER 7.62X39MM 123 GR FMJ 20 RNDS

Hornady FR420 Frontier 7.62x39mm 123 grain FMJ ammunition in 20 round boxes is a factory loaded rifle cartridge (FR420) built for shooters who want dependable, high volume performance out of AK pattern rifles and SKS carbines. This 7.62x39mm training and target load pairs a 123 grain full metal jacket bullet with brass cases and military grade boxer primers, making it a solid choice for range training, plinking, and general target shooting. Shooters searching for reliable 7.62x39 ammo for AK-47 or SKS rifles will find this load matched specifically to that kind of high round count use.

Key Features

• Part number, FR420
• UPC, 090255729528
• Caliber, 7.62x39mm
• Bullet weight, 123 grains
• Bullet type, full metal jacket
• Case material, brass
• Primer type, boxer
• Rounds per box, 20
• Muzzle velocity, 2340 feet per second
• Muzzle energy, 1495 foot pounds
• Ballistic coefficient, 0.266 G1
• Sectional density, 0.183

Special Features

• Frontier Cartridge ammunition uses brass cases instead of steel, giving handloaders the option to reload once they have run through their factory ammo
• Military grade boxer primers and matched propellant charges deliver consistent ignition and stable pressures across every round in the box
• The 123 grain FMJ bullet uses non-steel core construction, keeping it compliant at indoor ranges that restrict magnetic ammunition
• This load is manufactured to the same quality control standards Hornady applies across its rifle ammunition lines, giving shooters dimensional consistency from box to box

Practical Benefits

• If you run an AK-47, AK-74 variant, or SKS chambered in 7.62x39mm, this 123 grain FMJ load feeds and cycles reliably across high round count range sessions
• The 2340 feet per second muzzle velocity gives you a flat enough trajectory for consistent hits out to 200 yards on standard target presentations
• Brass cases let you stretch your ammunition budget further by reloading once you have fired through your factory rounds
• This load works well for plinking, target practice, and general training where consistent function matters more than specialized bullet performance
• If you are asking whether 7.62x39 ammo is good for a beginner shooter training on an AK pattern rifle, this load answers that directly with dependable brass cased construction and non-steel core compliance for indoor range use
• For the shooter who puts rounds downrange regularly in an AK or SKS platform, this Frontier load gives you the consistent function and reloadable brass you need for repeated range trips.

The Hornady FR420 Frontier 7.62x39mm 123 grain FMJ load in 20 round boxes stands as a dependable option for shooters running AK pattern rifles or SKS carbines who want reliable function for training and range use.