FN SS197SR SPORTING 5.7X28MM 40 GRAIN V-MAX

The FN SS197SR is a 5.7x28mm NATO sporting cartridge loaded with a 40-grain Hornady V-Max polymer-tipped bullet, purpose-built for target shooting, competition, and small game hunting in the FN Five-seveN pistol and FN PS90 bullpup carbine. This high-velocity 5.7x28mm V-Max sporting load gives pistol and carbine shooters a premium commercially available round developed directly by FN and distributed in the United States by Federal Cartridge Company.

Key Features

• Part Number: SS197SR
• Caliber: 5.7x28mm NATO
• Bullet Weight: 40 grain
• Bullet Style: Hornady V-Max polymer-tipped
• Bullet Construction: Jacketed lead-core with polymer tip
• Casing: Brass, reloadable
• Muzzle Velocity (Five-seveN Pistol): 1738 fps
• Muzzle Energy (Five-seveN Pistol): 268 ft-lbs
• Muzzle Velocity (PS90 Bullpup Carbine): 2034 fps
• Muzzle Energy (PS90 Bullpup Carbine): 368 ft-lbs
• Rounds Per Box: 50
• Standardized by NATO: 2020
• Compatible Platforms: FN Five-seveN pistol, FN PS90 carbine

Special Features

• The Hornady V-Max polymer tip drives rapid, controlled expansion on impact while also improving aerodynamic consistency for tighter groups at distance
• The bottleneck case design of the 5.7x28mm cartridge produces hyper-velocity performance from both pistol and carbine barrel lengths, with the PS90 adding nearly 300 fps over the Five-seveN
• The V-Max bullet construction minimizes ricochet on impact, making this round well suited for range use and small game applications where overpenetration is a concern
• Brass cases are Boxer-primed and reloadable, giving reloaders the ability to recover and reload hulls for continued use
• The 5.7x28mm cartridge was originally developed by FN in the late 1980s for military and law enforcement use and carries over three decades of documented performance data
• Available for commercial, law enforcement, and military purchase, this load represents FN's primary sporting offering in the caliber

Practical Benefits

• The flat-shooting, low-mass 40-grain V-Max makes this an outstanding choice for extended range sessions where you can fire high round counts comfortably through a Five-seveN or PS90
• Hunters pursuing varmints and small game will find the rapid expansion and high velocity of this load effective at typical field distances
• Competitors shooting 5.7x28mm in pistol or carbine divisions get a factory load with consistent velocity and tight tolerances that supports accurate stage-by-stage performance
• Reloaders who want to stretch the value of their brass will appreciate the reloadable Boxer-primed cases that hold up well for multiple reloads
• If you own an FN Five-seveN or PS90 and want the round developed specifically for those platforms by the same manufacturer who built your firearm, the SS197SR is the load your gun was designed around

The FN SS197SR in 5.7x28mm is a proven platform for Five-seveN and PS90 owners who want a factory-developed, high-velocity sporting load and is a smart addition to any 5.7x28mm shooter's regular ammunition supply.