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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
Ball/57-N-323S203gr HP 11.4726.3 828827 0.3411518 7.85
7N1202gr SPBT Match 11.5924.9 823855 0.8999999810
7N1311.478281.002512.2 16
7N14148gr SPBT Match 13.6121 823903 0.914633991.1 16.522
7N26T46M (Tracer) 14.4720 835800 1.109262.1 2418
7BZ37N14 SNB 15.4721.3 808813 1.027224 8920
7N37 BS19.77858.7683
MAI AP16.898410.5100
Spotter276980.30
7N60 RSP13.874420.4444
MAI API14.780418.2201

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