Is a 7.62 x54 the same as a 308?

308 Winchester and 7.62x54R both have very similar external ballistics, but the . 308 has a slightly flatter trajectory and retains a little bit more energy at longer range because it fires a bullet with a higher ballistic coefficient.

Is 30.06 the same as 7.62 x54?

The .30-06 Springfield cartridge (7.62×63 mm), with its higher service pressure and case capacity, will outperform the 7.62×54mmR when same-length test barrels are used, though this is very uncommon as .30-06 Springfield firearms are generally sold with much shorter barrels than 7.62×54mmR firearms.

What is the difference between 7.62 x51 and .308 Winchester?

The 7.62×51 NATO chamber is imperceptibly longer than the . 308 Winchester, extending between 0.006 and 0.010 inches beyond the . 308 SAAMI specs. This results in a 7.62 case that is ever so slightly longer than its commercial brother.

Is 308 the same as 308 win?

Although not identical, the . 308 Winchester and military 7.62×51mm NATO cartridges are similar enough that they can be loaded into rifles chambered for the other round, but the . 308 Winchester cartridges are typically loaded to higher pressures than 7.62×51mm NATO service cartridges.

Are .308 and 7.62 x39 interchangeable?

While their names are very similar at first glance, the three cartridges are not interchangeable. The fact that the 7.62x51mm NATO is extremely similar to the . 308 Winchester further muddies the water.

7.62X54R VS .308 Win - Cinder Block Test - Mosin VS Ruger American

What rifle shoots 7.62 x54?

Russian M91/30 Mosin Nagant Rifle, Arsenal Refinished, NRA Good Surplus- 7.62x54R Caliber - With Bayonet.

Is 7.62x54R still made?

All 7.62x54r ammunition is Berdan primed and historically corrosive. It still is in some of the military surplus ammunition available today, although the cost savings these loads offer make it an affordable centerfire option for centerfire plinking sessions.

Can you shoot 7.62 x39 in a 7.62 x54?

Can you shoot 7.62 x39 in a 7.62 x54? Yes, both of the russian 7.62's use the same diameter bullet. any x54R loading data for 123ish grain rounds will work with 123ish grain x39 bullets- since they are the same.

Is the 7.62x54R a good sniper round?

This gun is what kept the 7.62x54R cartridge on the map for military use. It's the most widely used sniper rifle in the world. It's not considered a good rifle by our standards in the US.

What is 7.62x54R used in?

The 7.62x54R cartridge is currently utilized in the Dragunov SVD rifle as well as in light and medium machine guns. Ammunition has undergone minor changes and variations in bullet design and bullet weights throughout the cartridge's service history.

How far will a 7.62x54R travel?

Longer and heavier than the 7.62x39-millimeter round used in the AK series of assault rifles, a PK with the 7.62x54R round has an effective range of 800 to 1,000 yards, versus only about 350 yards for an AK-47.

Are Mosin-Nagants worth buying?

If you're after a gritty, dependable and historic rifle that can stand up to the worst of what the world throws at it, then yes, the Mosin-Nagant is worth every penny.

How accurate is a Mosin Nagant?

Despite its shortcomings, the Model 1891/30 was rugged, reliable and accurate, its average minute of arc ranging from a 1.5 to below 1 (less than an inch over 100 meters). It proved murderously successful. In fact, German snipers reportedly preferred captured Mosin-Nagants to their own Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles.

How powerful is a Mosin Nagant?

The Mosin Nagant can be a great option for a hunting rifle. It fires s a powerful and highly functional 30 caliber bullet that rivals the 30-06. In fact, in many cases, it overpowers the 30-06. And it does this with lower chamber pressure.

Can you buy 7.62 x54r in America?

In the USA commercial market 7.62×54R ammo is most commonly used in surplus Mosin Nagant Bolt action rifles such as the M91-30 and M44 among several other models, as well as semi auto PSL and Dragunov sniper rifles.

Is 7.62 x54 the same as 7.62 x54r?

7.62 x 54R. They are the same cartridge.

Why is the Mosin-Nagant called the garbage Rod?

A "garbage rod" is a low quality rifle. I've only ever heard it used in conjunction with the Russian WWII Mosin Nagant. The Mosin was known for its inaccuracy, but apparently was reliable enough for closer range shooting. The same inaccuracy claim was made for the U.S. Government 1911 .

Did German snipers prefer the Mosin-Nagant?

In fact, German snipers reportedly preferred captured Mosin-Nagants to their own Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles. Although the Soviets also adapted the semiautomatic Tokarev SVT-40 for sniper use, it proved less accurate than the proven Mosin-Nagant, which ultimately eclipsed it.

Are Mosin-Nagants still made?

In the years after World War II, the Soviet Union ceased production of all Mosin–Nagants and withdrew them from service in favor of the SKS series carbines and eventually the AK series rifles.

Is Mosin-Nagant better than KAR98K?

The only reason a Mosin-Nagant is better than a KAR98K is in its basic design. Thanks to its length and heft it makes a great spear or bludgeon. Otherwise, the Mosin-Nagant was inferior in nearly every way to pretty much every other standard rifle in WW2.

Why is the Mosin-Nagant so popular?

It was designed to be well-balanced and while perhaps heavy compared to the AK-47 and other later Soviet-designed small arms, the Mosin-Nagant was produced in the millions because it was reliable, accurate and simply put, got the job done.

What are the best Mosin-Nagants?

What makes a Mosin Nagant rare?

Over the course of its 120+ year history, there have been many different variants and experimental models of the Mosin Nagant rifle. Some of those models are incredibly rare. A fair rule of thumb is that the rarer a certain rifle is, the higher the value of that rifle will be. Hungarian M/52 with PU 3.5× Scope.

What is a Dragoon Mosin?

A dragoon is a rifleman who would ride into combat on horseback, then fight on foot. They used shorter rifles (not carbines, in this case only 4" shorter than the infantry rifle, versus the ~10" difference between the 91/30 and the carbines), which is known as the dragoon model.