20 Rounds of 120gr HP 7.62x39 Ammo by Winchester

Most 7.62x39 ammo is target shooting ammo, with simple full metal jacket bullets that are designed to do nothing more than fly straight to their target and penetrate it without terminal expansion. That’s why most 7.62x39 ammo is not ideal for home defense. But Winchester Defender series 7.62x39 ammo – well, that’s an altogether different story.

This round’s 120 grain is a true hollow point, which is designed to widen outward as it pierces soft tissue. The HP bullet’s protected nose profile serves a dual purpose: smooth out feeding in a semi-automatic rifle, and initiate fast expansion beginning immediately after impact. Its copper-alloy (read: nonmagnetic) jacket is also tapered to yield to expansion following impact at relatively low velocities.

This HP bullet’s lead core is uniquely split into two sections. The front section is normal, which is only to say it reliably flattens out as the bullet expands. The rear section is welded (i.e. bonded) to the jacket, which prevents fragmentation during high-velocity penetration. That ensures the bullet retains weight and momentum so it can penetrate to an effective depth for self-defense applications.

This ammunition features low-friction and corrosion resistant nickel-plated brass cases, as well as the noncorrosive Boxer primers it needs to be reloaded. Its low-flash propellant is designed to emit less blinding light in the dark, which you’ll appreciate if you want to accurately fire more than one shot at an immediate threat to your life.