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The 7.62x54R is the longest serving military cartridge of all time with no signs of retirement in the near future. In Eastern Bloc countries, the cartridge is highly respected among hunters and soldiers. In the west, the 7.62x54R offers us an insight into both history and culture.
7.62×39 vs 308 vs 7.62x54R Ballistics. Just like you’d probably expect from the fact that they have such vastly different external dimensions, there are some big differences in the ballistics of the 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, and 7.62x54R as well.
Complete 7.62x54 ammunition ballistics Chart. Compare all 7.62x54 ammunition manufacturers on one easy to read chart. All the ballistics from all manufacturers, finally... in one place.
The 7.62×54mmR can offer very good penetrating ability due to a fast twist rate that enables it to fire long, heavy bullets with a high sectional density. In Russia, the 7.62×54mmR is commonly used for hunting purposes, mostly in sporterized Mosin–Nagant rifles and civil Dragunov variants (Tigers).
Use this ballistic calculator in order to calculate the flight path of a bullet given the shooting parameters that meet your conditions. This calculator will produce a ballistic trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and velocity.
A 20-inch barrelled 7.62x54R has ballistics similar to a 30/30, just with a lot more noise and a sizeable fireball at the muzzle. It’s not just for big animals, the 7.62x54R cartridge is a perfect choice for deer, antelope, and wild hogs.
Comparing the .308 to the 7.62x54R, learn the history, applications, ballistics, and more to find out which one to choose for your needs!
Although both rounds are relatively similar in terms of ballistics, the 30-06 Springfield is considerably more popular in North America and has a multitude of ammo and firearms available for it. In contrast, most 7.62x54R rifles and ammo will be from older Russian military surplus.
For all headstamp, cartridge, and bullet pictures available on 7.62x54r.net in a single location see the 7.62x54r Master Cartridge Reference page. For ballistic data on recently available surplus and commercial loads see the 7.62x54r Ammunition Evaluations section.
For more information on the cartridges see the 7.62x54r Ammunition Identification page or click on the title of each section for a detailed page on that country. For ballistic data on recently available surplus and commercial loads see the 7.62x54r Ammunition Evaluations section.