Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.62x54R vs 7.92x57mm Mauser
Cartridge comparison
7.62x54R vs 7.92x57mm Mauser
7.92x57mm Mauser is faster (2,900 vs 2,850 fps); 7.92x57mm Mauser recoils less.
7.62x54R →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.92x57mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.62x54R | 7.92x57mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1891 | 1888 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.312″ | 0.323″ |
| Case length | 2.115″ | 2.244″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | 2,500–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,500–3,000 ft·lb | 2,400–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 56,000 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18–25 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7.62x54R faster than 7.92x57mm Mauser?
- 7.92x57mm Mauser is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,850 fps.