7.62x53mmR Finnish

1918 · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: 7.62x53R, 7.62x54R Finnish

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.85 mm (0.309")
Neck Diameter8.53 mm (0.336")
Base Diameter11.61 mm (0.457")
Case Length53.5 mm (2.106")
Overall Length77 mm (3.031")
Max Pressure390 MPa
Typical Bullet Weight13 g (201 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity800 m/s (2625 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy3400 J (2508 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1918

Firearms chambered in 7.62x53mmR Finnish