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7.62 x 54 R (Russian):


Calibre specification
Metric (mm) Imperial (in)
Calibre 7.62 x 54 .3 x 2.13
Name: Mosin
Case Type: Rimmed, bottlenecked
Bullet Diameter: 7.75
Case Length: 53.6
Rim Diameter: 14.27
Neck Diameter: 8.47
Shoulder Diameter:
Base Diameter: 12.28
Total Length: 76.9
Weight: 22.4 grammes
Primer: Berdan
Year Introduced: 1891
Also known as:
  • 7.62x54R
  • 7.62mm Mosin-Nagant
  • 7.62mm Mossine
  • Patrone S 262 (r)
  • DWM 378
  • Georg Roth 683

  • Countries using this calibre
    Finland
    Russia

    Sources:

  • Goldsmith, 1994
  • Huon, 1986

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