Rifle · CIP
7.62x53mm Finnish
Finland's adoption of the 7.62x54R cartridge designation for Mosin-Nagant rifles inherited from Russia.
- Caliber
- 0.3091″ · 7.85 mm
- Introduced
- 1891
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 7.62x54R
- Primary use
- Military/LE
- Status
- Discontinued
- Introduced
- 1891
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Finland
- Inventor
- Finnish military
- Manufacturer
- Finnish Military (SAKO)
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 60 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10
- Primer
- Boxer Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 56,565 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 800 yd
- Max range
- 4150 yd
- Recoil
- 12–16 ft·lb
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 7.62x53mm Finnish — an obsolete/collector cartridge. Parent case: 7.62x54R.
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 · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.85 | 0.309 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.55 | 0.337 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.61 | 0.457 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 19° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.42 | 0.489 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 14.40 | 0.567 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.60 | 0.063 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 9.45 | 0.372 | ≈ |
| Case length | 53.50 | 2.106 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 77.00 | 3.031 | ✓ |
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. 7.62x53mm Finnish is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
9 reloading powders listed for 7.62x53mm Finnish, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
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Lineage
Connected reference
History
Finland inherited the 7.62x54R cartridge along with Mosin-Nagant rifles from the Russian Empire after independence in 1917. Finnish nomenclature designated it 7.62x53mm to distinguish Finnish loads from Soviet specifications, though the cartridges are dimensionally identical. Finnish-produced ammunition had a reputation for accuracy above Soviet standard-issue loads.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.62x53mm Finnish use?
- 7.62x53mm Finnish typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.62x53mm Finnish?
- 7.62x53mm Finnish uses a 0.3091″ (7.85 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.62x53mm Finnish still in production?
- 7.62x53mm Finnish is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is 7.62x53mm Finnish used for?
- 7.62x53mm Finnish is primarily used for military/le.
- What is 7.62x53mm Finnish based on?
- 7.62x53mm Finnish is derived from the 7.62x54R case.
- What are the best powders for 7.62x53mm Finnish?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 7.62x53mm Finnish include N120, N130, Vihtavuori N133, N135, among 9 suitable options.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 12 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
