some shooters in the U.S have confused the "R" as an abbreviation for "Russian" due to the rounds' origin. 7.62×54R 7.62 Russian 7.62 Mosin–Nagant 7.62 Dragunov 7.62 M91 .30 Russian Rimmed Russian See also List of rifle cartridges Table of handgun and rifle cartridges 7.62 mm caliber 7.62×53mmR Finnish References Notes Bibliography C.I.P. CD-ROM edition 2003 C.I.P. decisions, texts and tables (free current C.I.P. CD-ROM version download (ZIP and RAR format)) External links 7.62x54R rifle cartridges Various photos of 7.62×54mmR ammunition An evaluation list for variants, weights, and velocities of this ammunition type A dimensional diagram of the cartridge 110 Years Of The 7.62×54R C.I.P. TDCC sheet 7.62 × 54 R (indisputable legally binding dimensions and data for civilian use in Russia) Pistol and rifle cartridges Military cartridges Weapons and ammunition introduced in 1891 Rimmed cartridges