Hello guys! Please tell me what do you know about the powder used in Russian service 7.62X54R ammo of 1980-88' manufacture with standard FMJ bullet. What is the type, charge weight, burn rate? What is the possible similar US powder? I have some pulled down powder from 60-86 and 188-60 head stamped ammo and want to find some use from it.

Thank you in advance!

Davaa

Maybe some of our Russian or Finnish friend can help you!!

Davaa, Pull and weigh ten or so rnds. of that ammo and then consult a Lyman, Hornady, et al loading manual re the 7.62 x 54R. Look for a powder/bullet weight combination that is close to the mean weight of the "as issued" stuff. ...Maven

I load 7.62x54R hot, but maybe not as hot as European factory ammo, but hotter than Amercian load manuals.

47 gr IMR4895 180 gr Sierra 2750 fps.