7.62x54r Ammo For Sale
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The 7.62x54mmR entered service for the Tsar’s Russian Imperial Army in the Mosin-Nagant rifle in 1891. The rifle remains popular among civilian shooters, and militaries still use the 7.62x54mmR around the globe. Its most notable uses are in the Dragunov sniper rifle and PKM machine gun.
How Does The 7.62x54r Compare To Other Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-06 Springfield | 7.62x54r has more | 7.62x54r has cheaper ammo (when you can find it), comparable ballistics | 7.62x54r has fewer hunting ammo options, higher recoil, and some primers are corrosive |
| 308 Winchester | 7.62x54r has less | 7.62x54r is more affordable and widely available in surplus, with more semi-auto rifle options | 7.62x54r has a steeper trajectory, lower ballistic coefficient, and fewer modern hunting ammo options |
