Rifle · CIP
7.62x45mm vz. 52
7.62x45mm vz.
- Caliber
- 0.3083″ · 7.83 mm
- Introduced
- 1952
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1952
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Inventor
- Alois Farlík
- Manufacturer
- Alois Farlík
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 43.8 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:11.0
- Primer
- Berdan Rifle Or Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 62,366 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 250 yd
- Max range
- 1250 yd
- Recoil
- 8 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 7.62x45mm vz. 52, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
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 · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.83 | 0.308 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.66 | 0.341 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.56 | 0.416 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 24.9° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.30 | 0.445 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 11.30 | 0.445 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.50 | 0.059 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 6.75 | 0.266 | ≈ |
| Case length | 45.00 | 1.772 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 60.00 | 2.362 | ✓ |
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. 7.62x45mm vz. 52 is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in 7.62x45mm vz. 52
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History
Introduced around 1952 by Alois Farlík.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.62x45mm vz. 52 use?
- 7.62x45mm vz. 52 typically uses a 1:11.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.62x45mm vz. 52?
- 7.62x45mm vz. 52 uses a 0.3083″ (7.83 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.62x45mm vz. 52 still in production?
- 7.62x45mm vz. 52 is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 7.62x45mm vz. 52 used for?
- 7.62x45mm vz. 52 is primarily used for hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
