7.62x54mmR

1891 · Russian Imperial Army · 56 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 7.62x54R, 7.62 Russian, 7.62mm Mosin

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.92 mm (0.312")
Neck Diameter8.53 mm (0.336")
Base Diameter11.61 mm (0.457")
Case Length53.72 mm (2.115")
Overall Length77.16 mm (3.038")
Max Pressure390 MPa (56,565 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight9.6 g (148 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity840 m/s (2756 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy3387 J (2498 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1891

Firearms chambered in 7.62x54mmR