Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.62x25mm Tokarev vs 7.63mm Mauser
Cartridge comparison
7.62x25mm Tokarev vs 7.63mm Mauser
7.62x25mm Tokarev is faster (1,600 vs 1,475 fps); 7.62x25mm Tokarev carries more energy (500 vs 413 ft·lb); 7.63mm Mauser recoils less.
7.62x25mm Tokarev →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.63mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.62x25mm Tokarev | 7.63mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1930 | 1896 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.309″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 0.984″ | 0.99″ |
| Velocity | 1,350–1,600 fps | 1,350–1,475 fps |
| Energy | 340–500 ft·lb | 344–413 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 36,259 psi | 32,626 psi |
| Recoil | 12–17 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7.62x25mm Tokarev faster than 7.63mm Mauser?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev is faster — up to 1,600 fps versus 1,475 fps.
- Does 7.62x25mm Tokarev hit harder than 7.63mm Mauser?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev carries more muzzle energy (500 vs 413 ft·lb).