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7.62x54r power
#31910 - 24/05/05 08:10 PM

what is the power of the 7.62x54r like i am considering buying a nagant

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Metswedi
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Re: 7.62x54r power [Re: 303]
#31915 - 24/05/05 09:38 PM

Depends on a number of factors. Are you looking at the 91/30 or the carbine?

In its full length configuration it lies somewhere close to the German 8 x 57mm or as near as damn it 30.06. You can push a 123 grn bullet comfortably to 3100 fps or a 185grn to around 2600 in maximum loads. I'm using a 174grn at 2650.

Bore diameter in these rifles is casual at best ( unless you get one of the excellent Finnish versions like mine which are fitted with Tikka barrels ) so you need to slug the bore and select the correct bullet to match.

When matched with suitable bullets accuracy can be very good but the issue stock leaves a lot to be desired. If you intend to hunt with it, I'd suggest an aftermarket synthetic stock, perhaps a new trigger. The military trigger can be lived with but it's far from ideal.

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Plains99
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Re: 7.62x54r power [Re: Metswedi]
#31926 - 25/05/05 12:25 AM

I tried out a Mosin Nagant with sporterized stock, revised bolt and scope in this caliber. It performed very well... very close to 06, 8mm, and .308. but it was a carbine and the report from that round in a short barrel was very painful even when hunting. I sold it as I simply did not want to shoot it without hearing protection. Something to consider if you haven't shot one.

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foxfire
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Re: 7.62x54r power [Re: 303]
#31938 - 25/05/05 04:35 AM

The 1980 Cartriges of the World list's it this way.
147 grain BT (military) mv 2886 me 2727
150 grain (remington) mv 2820 me 2660
150 grain 3031 49 grains mv 2800 me 2620
180grain 4320 48 grains mv 2630 me 2772
220 grain 4350 45 grains mv 2350 me 2705

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