7.62x54R Russian

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Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may easily be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 10%,  and developed following safe handloading practices as represented in established reloading manuals produced by component manufacturers. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.   Cartridge: 7.62x54R (Russian)   Firearm: Mosin Nagant   Max COL: 3.040″   Barrel: 28 3/4″   Reloading Dies: RCBS   Max case length: 2.115″   Group distance: 3 shot-50 yards – open sights  Note: Maximum 56,000+ PSI MAP loads for use in gunsmith verified sound firearms.

Bullet Type Bullet Weight Bullet Diameter C.O.L. Net Water Capacity Powder Type Charge Primer Type Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy Group Size Hornady SP 123 .310″ 2.654″ 57.9 Re15 55.1 CCI 200 3370 3103 1.3 Hornady SP 123 .310″ 2.654″ 57.9 Benchmark 50.5 CCI 200 3245 2877 0.8 Hornady SP 123 .310″ 2.654″ 57.9 Varget 53.5 CCI 200 3290 2957 1.0 Hornady SP 123 .310″ 2.654″ 57.9 BL-C2 55.6 CCI 250 3323 3017 0.4 Hornady SP 123 .310″ 2.654″ 57.9 IMR 3031 51.7 CCI 200 3379 3119 1.1 Hornady SP 123 .310″ 2.654″ 57.9 IMR 4895 53.7 CCI 200 3362 3088 1.0 Hornady SP 123 .310″ 2.654″ 57.9 RS TAC 53.7 CCI 250 3305 2984 0.9 Hornady SP 123 .310″ 2.654″ 57.9 Win 748 54.8 CCI 250 3356 3077 0.5 Sierra Pro Hunter 125 .311″ 2.720″ 57.9 Re15 54.9 CCI 200 3330 3029 0.9 Sierra Pro Hunter 125 .311″ 2.720″ 57.9 Benchmark 50.2 CCI 200 3247 2927 0.8 Sierra Pro Hunter 125 .311″ 2.720″ 57.9 Varget 53.2 CCI 200 3284 2994 0.8 Sierra Pro Hunter 125 .311″ 2.720″ 57.9 BL-C2 55.1 CCI 250 3298 3020 1.1 Sierra Pro Hunter 125 .311″ 2.720″ 57.9 IMR 3031 51.5 CCI 200 3366 3146 0.4 Sierra Pro Hunter 125 .311″ 2.720″ 57.9 IMR 4895 53.5 CCI 200 3336 3090 0.9 Sierra Pro Hunter 125 .311″ 2.720″ 57.9 RS TAC 52.9 CCI 250 3239 2913 1.7 Sierra Pro Hunter 125 .311″ 2.720″ 57.9 Win 748 54.0 CCI 250 3310 3042 0.9 Sierra Pro Hunter 150 .311″ 2.850″ 57.3 Re15 52.1 CCI 200 3087 3175 0.4 Sierra Pro Hunter 150 .311″ 2.850″ 57.3 Varget 50.7 CCI 200 3041 3081 0.5 Sierra Pro Hunter 150 .311″ 2.850″ 57.3 IMR 4895 51.0 CCI 200 3100 3202 0.8 Sierra Pro Hunter 150 .311″ 2.850″ 57.3 RS BG 55.2 CCI 250 3115 3233 0.7 Sierra Pro Hunter 150 .311″ 2.850″ 57.3 Win 748 51.7 CCI 250 3098 3197 0.7 Speer Hot-Cor 150 .311″ 2.820″ 57.9 Re15 52.0 CCI 200 3101 3204 1.1 Speer Hot-Cor 150 .311″ 2.820″ 57.9 Varget 52.4 CCI 200 3090 3183 0.7 Speer Hot-Cor 150 .311″ 2.820″ 57.9 IMR 4895 51.2 CCI 200 3110 3222 1.3 Speer Hot-Cor 150 .311″ 2.820″ 57.9 RS BG 55.8 CCI 250 3123 3249 1.0 Speer Hot-Cor 150 .311″ 2.820″ 57.9 Win 760 58.1 CCI 250 3133 3270 0.3 Sierra Pro Hunter 180 .311″ 2.950″ 57.2 Re15 49.6 CCI 200 2832 3206 0.7 Sierra Pro Hunter 180 .311″ 2.950″ 57.2 IMR 4350 53.8 CCI 200 2871 3295 0.9 Sierra Pro Hunter 180 .311″ 2.950″ 57.2 RS BG 52.7 CCI 250 2855 3259 0.9 Sierra Pro Hunter 180 .311″ 2.950″ 57.2 Win 760 55.0 CCI 250 2796 3125 1.2

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