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7.62x54R Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 7.62x54R with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

7.62x54R reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)3,900 BAR
Nominal case capacity64.2 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.312 in (7.92 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.308 165 gr GMX
Powder
Hodgdon H380
Charge
42.7 gr
Barrel
26.5 in

Muzzle velocity

2,426 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

27,397 – 36,814 – 47,516 psi

nominal is 65% of the 56,565 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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