A-579
7.62 x 54 mm Sniper rifle cartridge
A 7.62 x 54 mm sniper rifle cartridge with a lead/antimony core SNIPER bullet and double base propellant, for 7.62 x 54 mm calibre weapons.
Also written: 7.62x54
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Specification
| Caliber and type | 7.62 x 54 mm SNIPER rifle cartridge with lead/antimony core bullet |
|---|---|
| Index | A-579 |
| Usage | 7.62 x 54 mm caliber weapons |
| Bullet type | SNIPER |
| Bullet mass | 11,8 g / 182 gr |
| Cartridge mass | 24,9 g |
| Primer | Large rifle, non corrosive, non mercuric, Berdan 6,55 DTN |
| Propellant | Double base powder |
| Average velocity | V25 = 780 ± 8 m/s |
| Temperature interval | -20 °C to +52 °C |
| Packing | 500 rds / cardboard case / 19,8 kg |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.