Cartridge comparison
7.62x51mm NATO vs 7.62x53mm Finnish
7.62x51mm NATO and 7.62x53mm Finnish are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7.62x51mm NATO | 7.62x53mm Finnish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1954 | 1891 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3091″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.1063″ |
| Max pressure | 60,191 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | — | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 800 yd | 800 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.