Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.62x51mm NATO vs 7.62x53mm Finnish
Cartridge comparison
7.62x51mm NATO vs 7.62x53mm Finnish
7.62x53mm Finnish carries more energy (3,119 vs 3,088 ft·lb).
7.62x51mm NATO →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.62x53mm Finnish →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.62x51mm NATO | 7.62x53mm Finnish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1954 | 1891 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.309″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.106″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,900 fps | 2,700–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,469–3,088 ft·lb | 2,700–3,119 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,191 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | — | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Does 7.62x51mm NATO hit harder than 7.62x53mm Finnish?
- 7.62x53mm Finnish carries more muzzle energy (3,119 vs 3,088 ft·lb).