Small Caliber Ammunition
7.62 x 54 MM R STEEL CORE
The 7.62 × 54 MM R Steel Core is a rimmed rifle cartridge. The 7.62 × 54mmR is the one of the oldest cartridge still in regular combat service with several major armed forces in the world. The exterior shape of the case was designed to promote reliable case feeding and extraction in bolt-action rifles and machine guns alike, under challenging conditions.
Catridge Calibre
7.62 mm
Mass fo the Catridge
25.40 gm
Case
Rimmed Brass Bottle necked Boxer
Bullet
Guilding metal envelop steel insert and lead core
Projectile Mass
9.06 gm
Propellant
Ball Powder
Shelf Life
18 Years
Muzzel Velocity
820 to 835 m/s ( from 25 m from muzzel)
Penetration
3.5 mm steel plate at 400 m
Consistency
15 cm or less at 300 m (R-50)
