7.62x54r Ammo
Shop in-stock 7.62x54R ammunition with next-business-day shipping. Brass-case, boxer-primed PPU 182gr FMJ, 182gr Match, and 150gr soft point boat tail for Mosin-Nagant, SVD, PSL, and other 7.62x54R rifles. Read more about 7.62x54R ammo.
Overview of 7.62x54R Ammo
7.62x54R is the rimmed Russian rifle cartridge of the Mosin-Nagant, Dragunov SVD, and PKM machine gun, and one of the longest-serving military cartridges in the world. It fires a .310 to .312-inch bullet, usually 147 to 182 grains, at around 2,600 to 2,850 fps. That puts it in the same class as .30-06, making it a capable deer, hog, and elk cartridge as well as a favorite of military rifle collectors.
The "R" stands for rimmed. 7.62x54R is not interchangeable with .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm or 7.62x39.
7.62x54R Brands We Carry
- PPU 7.62x54R Ammo: Brass-case, boxer-primed 182gr FMJ for range shooting, 182gr Match FMJ for accuracy, and 150gr soft point boat tail for hunting.
- Sellier & Bellot 7.62x54R Ammo: 180gr soft point for deer and hogs.
- Wolf 7.62x54R Ammo: Military Classic 148gr FMJ bimetal for budget range shooting.
Best 7.62x54R Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Range / Mosin Shooting | PPU 182gr FMJ | Wolf Military Classic 148gr FMJ |
| Accuracy / Vintage Match | PPU 182gr Match FMJ | PPU 182gr FMJ |
| Deer / Hog Hunting | PPU 150gr SPBT | Sellier & Bellot 180gr SP |
Why Buy 7.62x54R Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Reloadable brass at case pricing. PPU's boxer-primed brass is reloadable, and 200-round cases cost less per round than 20-round boxes.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7.62x54R good for deer hunting?
Yes. With a soft point bullet like PPU 150gr SPBT, 7.62x54R has similar power to .30-06 and is effective on deer and hogs out to about 300 yards. Do not hunt with FMJ ammunition. Check your state's hunting regulations.
Is 7.62x54R the same as 7.62x51 or 7.62x39?
No. 7.62x54R is a rimmed cartridge with a 54mm case. 7.62x51mm NATO is a rimless 51mm case, and 7.62x39 is a much shorter intermediate cartridge. None of these are interchangeable.
Is brass-case 7.62x54R better than surplus?
Brass-case, boxer-primed ammunition like PPU is non-corrosive and reloadable, so it is easier on your rifle and your cleaning routine. Much older surplus 7.62x54R uses corrosive primers that require prompt cleaning after shooting.
More About 7.62x54R Ammo
Russia adopted 7.62x54R in 1891 with the Mosin-Nagant rifle, making it one of the oldest military cartridges still in active service. It armed Soviet troops through both World Wars and continues in the PKM machine gun and Dragunov sniper rifle today.
Millions of surplus Mosin-Nagant rifles reached the U.S. market in the 1990s and 2000s, making 7.62x54R one of the most popular cartridges among military rifle collectors. Today brass-case ammunition from PPU in Serbia keeps these rifles shooting.