7.62X54MM BALL CARTRIDGE
This standard live ammunition cartridge is designed for reliable use in modern firearms. It features a brass casing with a smooth cylindrical body and a golden pointed projectile seated at the top. The rimmed base houses the primer for consistent ignition, while the durable construction ensures dependable chambering and firing. Engineered for accuracy and penetration, ball cartridges are widely employed in military, law enforcement, and training applications, delivering stable ballistic performance across diverse operational environments.
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7.62X54MM BALL CARTRIDGE |
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DESCRIPTION |
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The 7.62x54mm 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 54 mm |
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Bullet type |
BALL |
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Energy |
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Muzzle Velocity |
V23.77 = 785 ± 10 m/s |
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Pressure |
max. 2800 bar |
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Accuracy mean radius |
SDX/SDY - max 18 cm at 300 m |
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Bullet material: Jacket |
Tombac |
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Bullet material: Core |
Lead antimony |
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Bullet weight |
11 g / 170 gr |
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Propelling charge |
NC powder |
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Primer |
Boxer non-corrosive |
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Primer weight |
0.34 g |
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Primer length |
3.30 mm |
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Cartridge total |
77.16 mm |
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Cartridge case |
Brass |
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Cartridge weight |
10 g |
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Cartridge length |
53.65 mm |
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Propelling weight |
3.00 g |
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