M87
7.62 x 54R mm Ball M87
Rifle cartridge with steel core bullet for 7.62 x 54 mm calibre weapons.
Also written: 7,62x54R, 7.62 R, 7.62 Russian, 7.62 mm Russian, 7.62 x 54R, 7.62R, 7.62X54R, 7.62x54 mm
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Specification
| Index | A-039 |
|---|---|
| Bullet type | BALL, steel core |
| Bullet mass | 9.6 g / 148 gr |
| Cartridge mass | 22.7 g |
| Average velocity | 830 +/- 10 m/s at 25 m (V25) |
| Primer | large rifle, non-corrosive, non-mercuric, Berdan 6.55 DTN |
| Propellant | single base powder |
| Temperature interval | -40 to +52 deg C |
| Packaging | 510 rds in M2A1 box, 16 kg; 750 rds in cardboard case, 18 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.