Updated 02/20/2022Photo by WikipediaHunting AmmoBarnaul 203gr SPBTWinchester 150gr JSPPPU 150gr SSTPeterson Carridge 165gr Sierra Tipped GamekingDoubleTap 123gr Barnes TSXTarget/Match AmmoSellier & Bellot 174gr HPBTBarnaul 185gr FMJWolf Polyformace 174gr FMJPPU 184-grain MatchGiant sardinecans of mil-surp ammunition This is what you feed your Mosin Nagant if you’re like most shooters. Why not? The 7.62x54R ammo that was left behind has remained plentiful, even though it was retired decades ago. It’s not like eating junk food. Old warhorse doesn’t get the best out of this ammo. It’s not the best ammo, but it’s certainly not the best. It’s also more damaging to your Mosin-Nagant’s bore than a Siberian winter. You could end up pitting your rifle’s bore if you don’t get rid of the gunk quickly. It isn’t the most clean stuff in the world, aside from its caustic components. In each case, you’ll need to put in a share-and-a-half effort to keep your Mosin-Nagant clean. Decades upon decades in most cases. It doesn’t make it useless, but it doesn’t make them treasure. It can cause frustration if it isn’t stored correctly in the Eastern Bloc warehouse that wiped away communism’s fall. It’s cheap, and it will feel that way every time you pull the trigger. There’s a better way to store Mosin-Nagant ammunition. It’s not as popular as 5.56mm ammo, but there is 7.62x54R ammo that is loaded with modern 7.62x54R ammunition that can give new life to your Eurasian favorite. Modern bullets, propellants, primers, and cases all make the rifle more accurate and capable at various tasks. We’re here to help you get to grips with the best Mosin-Nagant ammunition options, at least those that are chambered in 7.62x54R. The 203-grain round is well worth the effort. The ammo offers excellent ballistics and is suitable for nearly all North American large game. Barnaul uses noncorrosive primers in the ammunition, but it comes with a steel case. It is lacquered so it feeds and extracts easily, especially in the bolt-action Mosin-Nagant. Specifications
Ballistic coefficient:.451
Muzzle Velocity: 2,306 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2,629 ft-lbsDa Comrade! We have more Russian guns:4 top Mosin-Nagant stocks to upgrade your Russian warhorseAK-74: Soviet Blaster, 5.45x39mm CartridgeAK-12 – Is This The Final AK-74? Winchester 180-grain JSPOne the few American-made Mosin-Nagant ammunition options, Winchester’s 180-grain 7.62x54R option, isn’t too flashy but does the job. The round’s top is a simple cup-and-core soft point bullet. However, it can move 2,625 feet per second. It’s capable of medium- and large-game use. It doesn’t have the same weight retention as modern bonded-core bullets. But don’t let this stop you. Similar projectiles were used by our grandfathers to kill deer in droves. The cases are made of brass, which makes it easy to reload the buggers.
Ballistic coefficient N/A
Muzzle Velocity: 2,625 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2,751 feet-lbsPPU 150 grain SPMost bullets for the 7.62x54R – at least the hunting-appropriate type – tend to be heavier, 180- or 200-plus-grains. This is what makes PPU’s 150 grain option so interesting. It’s suitable for elk and moose, but it’s also suitable for medium-sized game like hogs, whitetail, and antelope. It moves at a fast pace, comparable to other Mosin-Nagant ammunition, with a velocity of 2,838 feet per second.
PPU also offers a 180-grain offering that comes with the same cup and core bullet. PPU’s stuff can be reloaded with any brass case compatible with boxer primers.
Ballistic coefficient N/A
Muzzle Velocity: 2,838 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2,682 feet-lbsGraf and Sons 150-Grain Hornady SSBig-name American ammunition-makers sometimes turn their backs on the 7.62x54R. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the performance of their products. Graf & Sons teamed with Hornady to create an outstanding hunting round that uses one of the most iconic projectiles from the legendary bullet maker. Graf & Sons’ Mosin-Nagant ammo is topped with a 150-grain SST-tipped bullet. It boasts one of the best BC/velocity profiles in cartridge. It is true that it tends towards the lighter side. This should not be a deterrent. It is very effective at hitting deer, hogs, and coyotes with a single shot and is quite gentle on the shoulders. You can also use it to target dead-nuts range fodder.
Ballistic coefficient:.311
Muzzle Velocity: 2,800 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2,612 ft.lbsPeterson Cartridge 165Grain Sierra Tipped GamekingSierra Tiipped Gamechanger to the Mosin-Nagant The Peterson Cartridge makes it possible to enjoy a rare proposition that was once only available to reloading geeks. The choice of a 165gr Tipped Gamechanger is a great start. The 165-grain bullets are an overlooked weight class in.30 calibers. They offer excellent velocity and exceptional BC. This bullet has a staggering.511 BC. Expect the ammo will push your warhorse and you to the limit on the hunt, and deliver once you are on target. Polymer-tipped bullets are known for their superior performance. They can knock holes in game and keep them down. Don’t be afraid to spend some Peterson’s ammunition at the range. The results are satisfying.
Ballistic coefficient:.511
Muzzle Velocity: N/A
Muzzle Energy: N/ADoubleTap 123-Grain Barnes TSXWait … DoubleTap? DoubleTap? The DoubleTap? Barnes is the company’s choice for the bullet, a 123-grain TSX solid copper projectile that cooks right from the muzzle. Are 3,325 fps enough speed for you? It will work for any game, no matter how small or large. If you are aiming for big game, don’t let the bullet’s light weight give you jitters. Solid copper projectiles are as tough as a hickory stump and can punch well beyond their weight. In this case, expect it will perform on par with 150-plus grain bullets.
Ballistic coefficient:.310
Muzzle Velocity: 3,325 fps
Muzzle Energy: 3,020 ft.lbsBest 7.62x54R Match AmmoSellier & Bellot 174 grain HPBTSellier & Bellot puts you on target with an exceptional match-grade round specifically designed for drilling the bullseye. The 174-grain round has a boat-tail hollow point that is kept within a tight tolerance. It can extend the reach of your Russian bangstick. The bullet’s exceptional ballistic coefficient is.500 and it leaves the muzzle at a respectable 2,585 feet per second. Sellier and Bellot load the ammunition with brass cases so that they can be reloaded. The ammunition is so solid that it’s hard to resist buying another box of factory-loaded ammunition.
Ballistic coefficient:.500
Muzzle Velocity: 2,585 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2,588 ft-lbsBarnaul 185-grain FMJAAn affordable target-shooting choice, Barnaul’s 185-grain Mosin-Nagant ammunition has the assets to make your range-time productive. The round features a full-metal jacket boat-tail bullet and excellent ballistics. Barnaul lists the bullet’s BC at.524, with an effective muzzle velocity of 2,470 feet per second. The best thing about 7.62x54R ammo is that it’s non-corrosive. This means you don’t need to scrub your rifle’s bore after a trigger time. It is steel-cased, so the spent rounds are not a reloadable option.
Ballistic coefficient:.524
Muzzle Velocity: 2,470 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2,511 feet-lbsWolf Polyformace, 174-grain FMJWolf is a well-known company that produces some of the most affordable ammo available. This goes for the 7.62x54R. It’s easy to feed your Mosin-Nagant the tried-and-true Polyformance ammo. The ammo comes with a plain, full-metal jacket bullet. It’s rated at 2,558 fps at its muzzle and is easy to use. The steel case is coated with a polymer that makes the ammo waterproof and easy to extract. Specifications
Ballistic coefficient N/A
Muzzle Velocity: 2,558 fps
Muzzle Energy: N/APPU182-grain MatchMade for match-grade performance and enhanced by PPU 182-grain match ammo, this ammunition will enhance your Mosin-Nagant’s match-grade performance. The tolerances are tightened by the use of uniform full-metal jackets and boat-tail bullets, which do a great job at keeping the wind out. They load them hot for 7.62x54R, with the ammo’s muzzle velocity of 2,626 fps. They can be reloaded because the cases are made of brass. PPU match ammo is usually available at a reasonable price.
Ballistic coefficient:.521
Muzzle Velocity: 2,626
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