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7.62x54R

Overview


The 7.62×54mmR(immed) is a rimmed rifle cartridge developed by the Russian Empire and introduced as a service cartridge in 1891. Originally designed for the bolt-action Mosin–Nagant rifle, it was used during the late Tsarist era and throughout the Soviet period to the present day. The cartridge remains one of the few standard-issue rimmed cartridges still in military use and is the longest serving rifle cartridge ever.

 

Stats


Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration Armor Piercing
203gr HP 26.3 827 0.8 5
202gr SPBT Match 24.9 855 2.2 16
148gr SPBT Match 21 903 1.1 22
T46M (Tracer) 20 800 2.1 18
7N14 SNB 21.3 813 4 20
7N37 BS 19.7 785 8.76 83
MAI AP 16.8 984 10.5 100
Spotter 27 698 0.3 0
7N60 RSP 13.8 744 20.4 444
MAI API 14.7 804 18.2 201

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.