Description
The Global Ordnance 545×39 55gr FMJ load is a 30 round box of 5.45x39mm rifle ammunition from Global Ordnance, loaded with a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet in brass cases. Retail listings rate it at about 2854 fps. It is a practical choice for training and plinking with 5.45 caliber rifles.
Global Ordnance 545×39 55gr FMJ Overview
The 5.45x39mm was developed in the Soviet Union for the AK-74 and is known for flat trajectory, light recoil and inexpensive surplus ammunition. Much of the 5.45 ammunition on the market uses lacquered or polymer-coated steel cases. This Global Ordnance load uses brass cases instead, which extract smoothly, run clean in most rifles and can be collected for reloading. A 55 grain bullet is lighter than the traditional 60 to 64 grain military loads, so it moves a little faster and shoots slightly flatter at typical range distances.
Intended Use
This is range and training ammunition. Full metal jacket bullets do not expand, so they are a poor choice for hunting or self-defense, where they can over-penetrate. Use it for drills, zeroing practice, plinking and getting familiar with a new rifle, then hunt or defend with a load designed for that job.
Bullet and Ballistics
The 55 grain FMJ bullet has a full copper alloy jacket that keeps the bore clean and feeds well from AK-74 magazines. At roughly 2854 fps it shoots flat out to typical rifle range distances. Light bullets lose speed faster than heavier ones at long range, so check your holdovers at the distances you shoot most.
Firearm Compatibility
This ammunition is made for rifles and pistols chambered in 5.45x39mm, including AK-74 pattern rifles, Saiga 5.45 rifles, and AR-15 rifles or uppers built for 5.45×39. It is not interchangeable with 5.56 NATO, 223 Remington or 7.62x39mm; never fire it in a firearm chambered for another cartridge. Brass cases may feel slightly different in extraction than steel, so run a few magazines through your rifle before a match or class.
Reliability and Testing
Every rifle has its preferences. Fire several magazines through yours to confirm reliable feeding, ignition and extraction, and note where this load prints compared with the ammunition you used to zero. Rifles that were zeroed with heavier steel-case loads may shoot to a slightly different point.
Recoil and Shootability
The 5.45x39mm is one of the mildest military rifle cartridges, and a 55 grain bullet keeps recoil light. AK-74 rifles with their large muzzle brakes are especially flat-shooting, which makes this load comfortable for long practice sessions and for newer shooters learning rifle fundamentals.
Brass Case Benefits
Brass cases are softer than steel and seal the chamber well, which can reduce fouling and extractor wear. They also leave the option to reload spent cases if your rifle uses a Boxer-primed case; check the headstamp and primer type before trying to reload any 5.45 case.
Storage and Care
Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect rounds for dents, loose bullets or corrosion before loading.
Specifications
- Brand: Global Ordnance
- Caliber: 5.45x39mm
- Bullet weight: 55 grain
- Bullet type: Full metal jacket (FMJ)
- Case: brass
- Listed velocity: about 2854 fps
- Count: 30 rounds per box
- UPC: 197892005456
Before You Buy
Federal law requires buyers of rifle ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order.
Who It Is For
The Global Ordnance 545×39 55gr FMJ is a great fit for AK-74 and 5.45×39 rifle owners who want a brass case range load, shooters building skills on a budget, and anyone who prefers brass over steel-case 5.45 ammunition.
Buy the Global Ordnance 545×39 55gr FMJ at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Global Ordnance 545×39 55gr FMJ online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more rifle loads. For factory details, visit Global Ordnance.
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