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    .308 data for .311 bullet cause high pressure

    Hornady load data shows using a .308 bullet for 7.62x54R . But rifle uses a .311 bullet . Powder is BL-C2 . Can this cause high pressure or any other problems .
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    7.62 x 54R is a VERY "old-school" cartridge.

    It was originally referred to as the "3 line" rifle.

    A "line' is an archaic Russianicon unit of measure that just happens to be within a gnat's knacker" of 0.100", i.e. "thirty cal.

    HOWEVER like its chronological stablemate, the .303, GROOVE diameter is a bit sketchy.

    In "U.S. parlance, 7.62 x 54R is a "thirty calibre", albeit with "deep" rifling grooves.

    The early, open / flat-based, jacketed bullets were expected to "bump-up" like the previously popular "Minie" ball. And, in fact, open / flat-based, jacketed bullets DO "bump-up' a bit when you kick them up the backside with a jolt form smokeless powder.

    The Finns went all "Gucci" when they developed their TKIV sniper rifle. They took old Mosin Nagant actions and wound in tight-specced (CIP / SAAMI) .300 / .308 heavy barrel, made the thing "barrel-centric via a bedding block clamped toi the barrel and fitted a really good trigger pack. barrels . Loaded Sierra Match Kings into selected 7.62 x 54R brass and "viola", the 7.62 x 53R was born, and the set-up is a screamer.

    Slug your 7.62 x 54R barrel. It should have a .300" or near as dammit bore and the rifling grooves should run out to about .313-.316".

    What's a couple of thou' between friends?

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