7.62x53R

1891 · Russian Empire / Finnish modification · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: 7.62x53mmR, 7.62 Finnish, 7.62x54R Finnish

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.85 mm (0.309")
Neck Diameter8.53 mm (0.336")
Base Diameter12.37 mm (0.487")
Case Length53.5 mm (2.106")
Overall Length77 mm (3.031")
Max Pressure390 MPa (56,564 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight12 g (185 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity780 m/s (2559 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy3650 J (2692 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1891

Firearms chambered in 7.62x53R