Cheapest 5.45x39 ammo that ships to New York (conditions apply)

Prices updated Nov 13, 5:20 AM CT

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Cheapest that ships to New York

$0.67 per round

$19.99 for 30 rounds at Target Sports USA

Tela Ammo 5.45x39mm Ammo 65 Grain Full Metal Jacket - TA54539-30

Buy at Target Sports USA

Target Sports USA sets conditions for New York: "Terms and Conditions say New York ammunition orders ship to a New York licensed dealer or registered seller, who completes the sale in person; direct shipment to a New York address only for verified active law enforcement officers and FFL holders.".

Based on each store's published shipping policy, not legal advice. Check the store before you order.

Listings, cheapest per round first
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Tela Ammo 5.45x39mm Ammo 65 Grain Full Metal Jacket - TA54539-30 30 rounds NY conditions apply	$19.99	$0.67/rd	Target Sports USA	Buy at Target Sports USA
Tela Ammo 5.45x39mm Ammo 65 Grain Full Metal Jacket - TA54539-30 1,500 rounds NY conditions apply	$999.50	$0.67/rd	Target Sports USA	Buy at Target Sports USA
TelaAmmo USA - 5.45X39 - 65 Grain - FMJ - Steel Case - 1500 Rounds 1,500 rounds NY check retailer	$1,140.85	$0.76/rd	True Shot Ammo	Buy at True Shot Ammo
TelaAmmo USA - 5.45X39 - 65 Grain - FMJ - Steel Case - 750 Rounds 750 rounds NY check retailer	$607.47	$0.81/rd	True Shot Ammo	Buy at True Shot Ammo
Century Red Army Standard 5.45x39, 60gr, Full Metal Jacket, 30rd Box 30 rounds NY check retailer	$25.19	$0.84/rd	Impact Guns	Buy at Impact Guns
TelaAmmo USA - 5.45X39 - 65 Grain - FMJ - Steel Case - 30 Rounds 30 rounds NY check retailer	$25.99	$0.87/rd	True Shot Ammo	Buy at True Shot Ammo
Hornady BLACK 5.45X39 60gr. V-Max, 20 Round Box 20 rounds NY conditions apply	$18.45	$0.92/rd	Midwest Gun Works	Buy at Midwest Gun Works
Hornady Black 5.45x39mm Ammo 60 Grain V-Max - 81247 20 rounds NY conditions apply	$18.99	$0.95/rd	Target Sports USA	Buy at Target Sports USA
Hornady Black 5.45x39mm 60 Grain V-Max Ammo - 200 Rounds 200 rounds NY check retailer	$194.99	$0.98/rd	Bereli	Buy at Bereli
Red Army Standard 5.45x39mm 60 grain Full Metal Jacket Rifle Ammo, ... 30 rounds NY check retailer	$29.99	$1.00/rd	OpticsPlanet	Buy at OpticsPlanet
Global Ordnance 5.45X39mm, 55gr, Brass Case, Full Metal Jacket, 30r... 30 rounds NY check retailer	$30.89	$1.03/rd	Impact Guns	Buy at Impact Guns
Hornady BLACK 5.45X39mm 60gr, V-Max, 20rd Box 20 rounds NY check retailer	$20.79	$1.04/rd	Impact Guns	Buy at Impact Guns
Hornady Black 5.45x39mm 60 Grain V-Max Ammo - 100 Rounds 100 rounds NY check retailer	$104.99	$1.05/rd	Bereli	Buy at Bereli
Hornady BLACK 5.45x39 Ammunition 20 Rounds V-MAX 60 Grain Brass Cased 20 rounds NY conditions apply	$21.89	$1.10/rd	Cheaper Than Dirt	Buy at Cheaper Than Dirt
5.45x39 - 60 Grain V-MAX - Hornady BLACK - 20 Rounds 20 rounds NY conditions apply	$22.00	$1.10/rd	Lucky Gunner	Buy at Lucky Gunner
Red Army Standard 5.45x39mm 60 Gr FMJ (Box) 30 rounds NY conditions apply	$32.99	$1.10/rd	Ammunition Depot	Buy at Ammunition Depot
Hornady BLACK 5.45x39 mm 60 grain V-MAX Brass Cased Centerfire Rifl... 20 rounds NY check retailer	$22.49	$1.12/rd	OpticsPlanet	Buy at OpticsPlanet
Global Ordnance 5.45x39mm, 55 grain, Full Metal Jacket, 30 Rounds R... 30 rounds NY check retailer	$35.49	$1.18/rd	OpticsPlanet	Buy at OpticsPlanet
Global Ordnance 5.45x39mm 55gr Full Metal Jacket Ammunition (30 Rou... 30 rounds NY conditions apply	$37.49	$1.25/rd	Ammunition Depot	Buy at Ammunition Depot
Hornady Black 5.45x39mm 60 Grain V-Max Ammo - 40 Rounds 40 rounds NY check retailer	$50.99	$1.28/rd	Bereli	Buy at Bereli
Hornady Black 5.45x39mm 60 Gr V-Max (Box) 20 rounds NY conditions apply	$29.99	$1.50/rd	Ammunition Depot	Buy at Ammunition Depot
Hornady Black 5.45x39mm 60 Grain V-Max Ammo - 20 Rounds 20 rounds NY check retailer	$31.99	$1.60/rd	Bereli	Buy at Bereli

Prices exclude shipping and tax.

"NY check retailer" means no New York conditions from that store are on file here. New York law restricts ammo shipping, so confirm with the store first.

Stores that do not ship to New York or set conditions

Store	Status	Policy wording	Source
SG Ammo	Does not ship	Conditions of Use state no sales to New York, Maine, California, Massachusetts, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington DC, or City of Chicago. No exceptions.	Policy page (Nov 9, 2026)
Target Sports USA	Conditions apply	Terms and Conditions say New York ammunition orders ship to a New York licensed dealer or registered seller, who completes the sale in person; direct shipment to a New York address only for verified active law enforcement officers and FFL holders.	Policy page (Nov 9, 2026)
Midwest Gun Works	Conditions apply	Ammunition Purchasing Policy says no sales to New York City or its five boroughs, and all ammunition must be sent to a FFL.	Policy page (Nov 9, 2026)
Cheaper Than Dirt	Conditions apply	Terms of Use (Shipping to New York) say ammunition orders shipped to New York must go to a federal firearms licensee or a Registered Seller of Ammunition, who performs a state-mandated background check before transferring the ammunition. No shipping to New York City.	Policy page (Oct 10, 2026)
Lucky Gunner	Conditions apply	Ships to a valid FFL or a registered seller of ammunition. Does not ship to New York City, Great Neck Estates, or Skaneateles.	Policy page (Nov 9, 2026)
Ammunition Depot	Conditions apply	Ships only to a company registered as an FFL, or a Keeper or Seller of Ammunition, in New York with its license on file; order with that licensee as the shipping address.	Policy page (Nov 9, 2026)

What New York rules say

Yes, the law requires licensed dealers to contact the New York State Police to conduct a background check on prospective ammunition buyers, similar to the check that is conducted on gun buyers.
New York State Gun Safety: Resources for gun dealers (checked Oct 9, 2026)
the Ammunition checks are run through the New York State system
NYS NICS: Frequently asked questions (checked Oct 9, 2026)
No commercial transfer of ammunition shall take place unless a licensed dealer in firearms or registered seller of ammunition acts as an intermediary between the transferor and the ultimate transferee of the ammunition for the purposes of contacting the statewide license and record database pursuant to this section. Such transfer between the dealer or seller, and transferee must occur in person.
New York Penal Law section 400.03(7), NY Senate (checked Oct 10, 2026)

Commercial ammo transfers must go through a licensed dealer or registered ammunition seller, in person, with a state background check (official source).

New York City: NYC Admin Code 10-306 allows rifle or shotgun ammo only to a holder of a city permit and registration certificate who shows it to the dealer (source)

Full New York shipping guide

Common questions

What is the cheapest 5.45x39 ammo for New York right now?

As of Nov 13, 2026, the lowest 5.45x39 price from a retailer whose published policy sets conditions for New York is $0.67 per round at Target Sports USA (Tela Ammo 5.45x39mm Ammo 65 Grain Full Metal Jacket - TA54539-30, 30 rounds). Target Sports USA shipping policy.

Which retailers listing 5.45x39 do not ship it to New York?

By their own published shipping policies, quoted in the table on this page: SG Ammo (checked Nov 9, 2026). SG Ammo policy.

Which retailers set conditions for shipping 5.45x39 to New York?

By their own published shipping policies, quoted in the table on this page: Target Sports USA (checked Nov 9, 2026), Midwest Gun Works (checked Nov 9, 2026), Cheaper Than Dirt (checked Oct 10, 2026), Lucky Gunner (checked Nov 9, 2026), Ammunition Depot (checked Nov 9, 2026). Target Sports USA policy. Midwest Gun Works policy. Cheaper Than Dirt policy. Lucky Gunner policy. Ammunition Depot policy.

Other calibers for New York: 5.7x28, 7.62x54R, .224 Valkyrie. All 5.45x39 prices.

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