Centrefire · Rifle

5.45x39mm

Also known as: 5.45x39, 5.45 Russian, 5.45x39mm Soviet, 545x39

  • Bore diameter0.221″
  • Metric5.6 mm
  • Collecting
  • Plinking
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About the 5.45x39mm

The 1974 Soviet small-bore service cartridge of the AK-74, a 53 grain projectile at 2,900 fps. In Australia the rifles it was built for are Category D; the ammunition serves the few bolt-action chamberings and collectors.

We stock 5.45x39mm ammunition. Orders ship Australia-wide to licence holders.

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Ammunition sales require a current firearms licence or permit authorising a firearm that takes that ammunition. Firearms require a licence of the appropriate category and a Permit to Acquire, and ship to your nominated dealer. Prices in AUD and subject to change.