Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing

7.62x54mm

10 Percent Ballistic Gelatin

Cartridges Impact Velocity

(ft/sec)

Maximum Penetration Depth

(inch)

Expansion

(inch2)

Bullet Weight

(grain)

Barrel Length

(inch)

Distance*

(feet)

Brown Bear

203gr

JSP

(AB754SP)

2251 14.2 0.207 203 20.5 10
Czechoslovakian

148gr

FMJ

2676 16.0+ NA 148 20.5 10
Igman

150gr

JSP

2741 15.8 0.375 150 20.5 10
Winchester

180gr

JSP

(MC54RSP)

2517 16.7 0.361 180 20.5 10

* - Distance from muzzle to ballistic gelatin block.