7.62x54R ballistic coefficient chart
G1 and G7 ballistic coefficients for 43 7.62x54R factory loads from 123 to 203 grains, with the manufacturer's muzzle velocity and, where published, bullet length.
| Load | Weight (gr) | G1 BC | G7 BC | Velocity (fps) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapua 123gr. FMJ (4317503) | 123 | 0.257 | - | 2,937 | 0.960 |
| Sako 123gr. SPEEDHEAD (120A) | 123 | 0.330 | - | 2,952 | - |
| Barnaul (Russia) 148gr. FMJ | 148 | 0.381 | - | 2,641 | - |
| Sibfire 148gr. FMJ | 148 | 0.272 | - | 2,740 | 1.102 |
| TulAmmo (Russia) 148gr. FMJ | 148 | 0.394 | - | 2,785 | - |
| Wolf 148gr. FMJ | 148 | 0.478 | - | 2,706 | 1.095 |
| Hornady 150gr. SST (8049 ) | 150 | 0.375 | - | 2,800 | - |
| PPU 150gr. FMJ BT (A-219) | 150 | 0.381 | - | 2,838 | - |
| PPU 150gr. SP BT (A-452) | 150 | 0.367 | - | 2,838 | - |
| Sibfire 150gr. FMJ | 150 | 0.289 | - | 2,723 | 1.281 |
| TulAmmo (Russia) 150gr. FMJ | 150 | 0.400 | 0.197 | 2,756 | 1.110 |
| Russia 151gr. 7N1 | 151 | 0.430 | - | 2,723 | 1.320 |
| Russia 151gr. 7N14 | 151 | 0.430 | - | 2,723 | 1.320 |
| PPU 170gr. FMJ BT (A-450) | 170 | 0.497 | - | 2,673 | - |
| Barnaul (Russia) 174gr. FMJ Super | 174 | 0.450 | - | 2,592 | - |
| Barnaul (Russia) 174gr. FMJBT | 174 | 0.445 | - | 2,592 | - |
| Barnaul (Russia) 174gr. HP | 174 | 0.425 | - | 2,592 | - |
| Kentavr (Russia) 174gr. FMJBT | 174 | 0.470 | - | 2,579 | - |
| Kentavr (Russia) 174gr. HPBT | 174 | 0.530 | - | 2,572 | - |
| Sellier & Bellot 174gr.HPBT (V332472) | 174 | 0.499 | - | 2,585 | - |
| Kentavr (Russia) 177gr. FMJ | 177 | 0.467 | - | 2,494 | - |
| Norma 180gr. Alaska (20175552) | 180 | 0.257 | - | 2,575 | - |
| PPU 180gr. SP BT (A-031) | 180 | 0.404 | - | 2,641 | - |
| Sako 180gr. HAMMERHEAD (256A) | 180 | 0.221 | - | 2,509 | - |
| Sako 180gr. SUPER HAMMERHEAD (236A) | 180 | 0.421 | - | 2,526 | - |
| Sellier & Bellot 180gr. FMJ (V332452) | 180 | 0.500 | - | 2,578 | - |
| Sellier & Bellot 180gr. SP (V332462) | 180 | 0.286 | - | 2,624 | - |
| Winchester 180gr. FMJ (MC76254R) | 180 | 0.486 | - | 2,580 | - |
| Winchester 180gr. SP (MC54RSP) | 180 | 0.267 | - | 2,625 | - |
| PPU 182gr. FMJ BT (A-169) | 182 | 0.527 | - | 2,624 | - |
| PPU 182gr. MATCH FMJ BT (A-529) | 182 | 0.520 | - | 2,624 | - |
| Barnaul (Russia) 185gr. FMJ | 185 | 0.524 | - | 2,470 | - |
| Barnaul (Russia) 185gr. FMJ Enhanced accuracy | 185 | 0.515 | - | 2,470 | - |
| Lapua 185gr. Mega (4317502) | 185 | 0.319 | - | 2,510 | - |
| Techcrim 185gr. Redtim | 185 | - | 0.220 | 2,362 | - |
| PPU 190gr. FMJ BT (A-601) | 190 | 0.535 | - | 2,575 | - |
| Techcrim 200gr. Kupra | 198 | - | 0.360 | 2,296 | 1.397 |
| LVE (Novosibirsk) 200gr. Ekstra | 200 | 0.526 | - | 2,313 | - |
| Sako 200gr. HAMMERHEAD (227A) | 200 | 0.324 | - | 2,362 | - |
| Sibfire 200gr. FMJ | 200 | 0.423 | - | 2,313 | 1.319 |
| Sibfire 200gr. SP | 200 | 0.363 | - | 2,313 | 1.266 |
| Barnaul (Russia) 203gr. SPBT | 203 | 0.451 | - | 2,306 | - |
| TulAmmo (Russia) 203gr. SP (7625402) | 203 | 0.422 | - | 2,493 | 1.300 |
Using these numbers
A ballistic coefficient describes how well a bullet keeps its speed against air resistance, compared with a standard reference projectile. G7 figures suit long, boat-tailed match and hunting bullets and stay more consistent across velocities; G1 figures are larger numbers for the same bullet and are what most manufacturers have published historically. Use whichever your calculator asks for, but never mix a G1 number with the G7 drag model.
Every load here is in the ballistic calculator's bullet library — search for it to build a range card in one step, then true the velocity against your own chronograph.