Lindcott Armory Rifle · Soviet / Russian GRAU
7.62x54R
Oldest military cartridge still in frontline service.
- Introduced
- 1891
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Russia
- Inventor
- Russian Imperial Army
- Manufacturer
- Tula Arsenal
- Standard
- Soviet / Russian GRAU
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Abundant
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.312″
- Case length
- 2.115″
- Overall length
- 3.037″
- Base ⌀
- 0.485″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.566″
- Case capacity
- 65 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:9.5
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 56,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 1000 yd
- Max range
- 4200 yd
- Recoil
- 18–25 ft·lb
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 2,600–2,850 fps
- Energy
- 2,500–3,000 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 2,559–2,887 fps · 96 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 96 active loads across 39 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 96 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Ammo | ELD-M | 174 | ELD-M | 2,625 | 2,662 | 0.547 | — |
| Hornady | Steel Match SST | 174 | SST | 2,600 | 2,611 | 0.575 | $3.50 |
| Lapua | Scenar | 185 | HPBT | 2,559 | 2,690 | 0.527 | $2.60 |
| Barnaul | Military | 148 | FMJ | 2,887 | 2,739 | — | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | Training | 148 | FMJ | 2,887 | 2,739 | — | $0.85 |
| Silver Bear | Standard | 148 | FMJ | 2,887 | 2,739 | — | — |
| Red Army Standard | Standard | 147 | FMJ | 2,887 | 2,720 | — | — |
| Wolf | Military Classic | 148 | FMJ | 2,887 | 2,739 | — | $0.35 |
| Hornady | American Whitetail Interlock SP | 150 | Interlock SP | 2,854 | 2,712 | — | $0.85 |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP Hunting | 150 | SP | 2,854 | 2,712 | — | $0.85 |
| PPU | SP Hunting | 150 | SP | 2,854 | 2,712 | — | $0.60 |
| PPU | Standard | 150 | SP | 2,838 | 2,682 | — | $0.55 |
| Herter's | Select Grade FMJ | 148 | FMJ | 2,838 | 2,646 | — | — |
| MKEK | FMJ | 148 | FMJ | 2,838 | 2,646 | — | — |
| Poongsan | FMJ | 148 | FMJ | 2,838 | 2,646 | — | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Suitable powders
2 reloading powders listed for 7.62x54R, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading cost
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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in 7.62x54R
12 models in the database chamber 7.62x54R. Browse all →
Connected reference
History
Adopted by Imperial Russia in 1891 for the Mosin-Nagant rifle. Survived the Russian Revolution, both World Wars, and Cold War. Still standard Russian sniper and machine gun cartridge. One of the most produced cartridges in history - billions of rounds manufactured. The 'R' designation means 'rimmed'.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.62x54R use?
- 7.62x54R typically uses a 1:9.5 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.62x54R?
- 7.62x54R uses a 0.312″ (7.92 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.62x54R still in production?
- 7.62x54R is active; typical availability is abundant.
- What is 7.62x54R used for?
- 7.62x54R is primarily used for military, hunting, target.
- What are the best powders for 7.62x54R?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 7.62x54R include IMR 3031, IMR 4064.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 96 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →