The Hornady Black Rifle Ammo 5.45x39 60 gr V-Max Black delivers a practical, shootable package for hunters and range shooters who want reliable terminal performance and adaptable use across platforms, with the 60 grain Hornady V-Max projectile offering controlled expansion and consistent ballistic performance at a listed muzzle velocity of 2810 fps and muzzle energy of 1052 ft lbs; made in the United States with brass casings and high-quality primers and propellant, this load is intended to work well from direct impingement and gas piston rifles, as well as inertia bolt, pump, mid-length carbine setups or pistol-configured platforms, whether running suppressed or unsuppressed and tuned to supersonic or subsonic systems, making it a solid pick for varmint and small-game hunting, range training, and defensive practice where a flat trajectory and reliable feeding matter; the Hornady BLACK series is designed to deliver dependable cycling and terminal results while matching modern rifle needs and the ballistic profile expected of the 5.45x39mm V-Max offering.