7.62X51MM HPBT CARTRIDGE
This precision-engineered rifle cartridge features a brass casing with a copper-jacketed projectile designed in a Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) configuration. Weighing 11.3 grams, the bullet combines aerodynamic efficiency with controlled expansion, ensuring superior accuracy at long ranges. The boat-tail design reduces drag, while the hollow point enhances terminal performance. Widely used in precision shooting, tactical operations, and sniper applications, this cartridge delivers consistent ballistic reliability.
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7.62X51MM HPBT CARTRIDGE |
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DESCRIPTION |
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The 7.62X51MM HPBT is an old Russian ammunition that entered service in 1891 and is still in use today. It is characterized by high penetration power and ballistic performance and is mainly used in sniper rifles and general machine guns. It is available in several types such as standard, tracer, incendiary and training bullets. It is one of the longest-serving and most widely used ammunitions in military history. |
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Key Specifications |
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Performance: |
It offers ballistics comparable to the Western .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester, known for its high power and effective range. |
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Durability: |
The cartridge is designed for reliability in harsh environments, from the sub-zero temperatures of Siberia to desert climates. |
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Construction: |
Modern military loads typically feature copper-washed steel cases and steel-cored bullets to reduce production costs. Commercial hunting ammunition is often available in brass-cased, boxer-primed loads for reloaders. |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Caliber |
7.62 x 51 mm |
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Bullet type |
HPBT - 11.3 g |
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Cartridge case |
Brass |
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Muzzle Velocity |
V23.77 = 777 ± 10 m/s |
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Pressure |
max. 4450 bar |
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Accuracy mean radius |
SDX/SDY - max 0.6 MOA |
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Bullet material Jacket |
Tombac |
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Bullet material - Core |
Lead antimony |
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Bullet weight |
11.3 g |
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Propelling charge |
Spherical powder |
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Primer |
Boxer non-corrosive |
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