The 7.62x54R is a Russian rifle cartridge dating back to 1891. Originally
designed for the bolt-action Mosin-Magant rifle, it was used during the
late Tsarist era and throughout the Soviet period to the present day, This
cartridge remains one of the few standard issue rimmed cartridges still in
military use. The American Winchester Model 1985 was also chambered for this
cartridge per a contract with the Russian government. The 7.62x54mmR is
still in use by the Russian military. In the same power class as the 30-06
Springfield Rifle. The spitzer bullets used in the military variants have a
particularly elongated shape which results in a relatively high ballistics a
good long range performance and high retained energy. FMJ Match bullet
boattail fired from a Sniper rifle has 2,700 ft/muzzle velocity, shows a
retained energy of 746 lbs @1,000 yds . When used with modern hunting
bullets, it is capable of easily taking large game. In Russia the 7.62x54mmR
is commonly used for hunting purposes mostly in sporterized Mosin-Nagant
rifles and civil Dragunov variants.  Widespread use of modern magnum
cartridges in Russia is not common among hunters (in contrast to North
America where such chambering are commonly used) with the 7.62x54mmR, even
being considered a bit too powerful for moose. Large bears including polar
bears are frequently hunted with it. Both grains 148 and 180  ammo is packed
20 per wrapper.  There are 440 rounds per sealed metal tin.

COMP 07810147 148 GR    REG $8.99  SALE $5.90

COMP 07810148 182 GR    REG $8.99  SALE $5.90