The 7.62x54mmR is chambered primarily in the Russian SVD and the Mosin-Nagant Model 1891-30, which is a very popular sniper rifle in smaller countries. I am fairly impressed with the 7.62R, it is roughly the equivalent to the .30-06, offering plenty of energy and good ballistics. I had the opportunity to spend a day on the 1000y range with an original SVD, while the rifle itself suffered in accuracy, the cartridge performed fairly good. There was no problem making 600m hits, even without any quality ammo.

Recommendations: This round is included because of its significance in Russian sniper rifles, there really isn't any Law Enforcement applications for the 7.62R, but as a military round it performs well, but there is no match grade ammo in this caliber.

Note: I listed the standard ballistics for the SVD/7.62x54mmR combination. Sorry the tables are not complete, this is all the concrete information I have.

Russia 7.62x54mmR 185gr BT at 2700fps

Bullet Drop (Inches)

Energy (Muzzle - 2994Ft.-Lbs.)

Wind Drift (Inches) 10mph Crosswind

Note: There is no real Law Enforcement application for the 7.62x54mmR

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