Pistol · SAAMI
7.62x25mm Tokarev
High-velocity Soviet pistol cartridge with exceptional penetration for its era.
- Caliber
- 0.311″ · 7.9 mm
- Introduced
- 1930
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 7.63mm Mauser
- Primary use
- Military
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1930
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Inventor
- Fedor Tokarev
- Manufacturer
- Soviet Military
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 16.8 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.8
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 36,259 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 75 yd
- Max range
- 1900 yd
- Recoil
- 3.9–5.8 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Parent case: 7.63mm Mauser.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.90 | 0.311 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.49 | 0.334 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 9.48 | 0.373 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 19° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 9.83 | 0.387 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.95 | 0.392 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.32 | 0.052 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 3.96 | 0.156 | ≈ |
| Case length | 25.00 | 0.984 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 35.20 | 1.386 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 7.62x25mm Tokarev is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
4 reloading powders listed for 7.62x25mm Tokarev, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
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Firearms chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed from the 7.63mm Mauser cartridge for the TT-30/TT-33 Tokarev pistol. Standard Soviet sidearm from WWII through the Korean War. China produced massive quantities as the Type 51 cartridge.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.62x25mm Tokarev use?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev typically uses a 1:9.8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.62x25mm Tokarev?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev uses a 0.311″ (7.9 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.62x25mm Tokarev still in production?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev is active; typical availability is common.
- What is 7.62x25mm Tokarev used for?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev is primarily used for military.
- What is 7.62x25mm Tokarev based on?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev is derived from the 7.63mm Mauser case.
- What are the best powders for 7.62x25mm Tokarev?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 7.62x25mm Tokarev include Vihtavuori N320, Vihtavuori N340, Vihtavuori 3N37, Vihtavuori 3N38.
Sources & provenance
- Standard C.I.P. — C.I.P. TDCC — Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers
- Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot — 7,62 x 25 TOKAREV – FMJ 85 GRS (SB762TOK) · representative_gun, grain_ballistics archived
- Manufacturer Fiocchi USA — Heritage 762 Tokarev (SKU 762TOK) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer PPU USA (Prvi Partizan) — 7.62x25 TOKAREV | PPU USA Ammunition · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Steinel Ammunition — 7.62x25 Tokarev 90gr JHP High Velocity · representative_gun, grain_ballistics archived
- Manufacturer Steinel Ammunition — 7.62x25 Tokarev 90gr JHP "The MFer" · representative_gun, grain_ballistics archived
- Manufacturer Prvi Partizan (Serbia) — 7.62 Tokarev FMJ 5.50 g (85 gr) — factory ballistics table · grain_ballistics, representative_gun
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 27 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
