🔫 Add some Cold War history to your everyday carry with this 7.62x54R Bullet Keyring, crafted from a real once-fired surplus round and fully inert for legal carry in the UK.

This legendary round is best known for its use in Mosin-Nagant rifles and Soviet-era machine guns — now reimagined as a safe, stylish accessory.

✅ Genuine 7.62x54R surplus brass casing
✅ 100% inert – no primer or powder
✅ Legal and safe to own in the UK
✅ Strong keyring loop with polished finish
✅ Perfect gift for gun collectors, military fans, and surplus ammo lovers
✅ Fast UK shipping from Cool Gaming Stuff

Whether you're into military history, surplus gear, or want a bold statement piece, this inert rifle ammo keychain delivers serious style.

Note: Each keyring is made from once-fired ammunition. Safe and deactivated.

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🔥 7.62x54R: The Round That Refused to Die

When most people think of military surplus, they picture old rifles and dusty ammo boxes. But the 7.62x54R is more than a relic — it’s a living legend. First introduced in 1891, it remains in active military use today, making it the longest-serving military cartridge in the world.

Over 130 years of continuous service — from Tsarist rifles to modern Russian machine guns.

🧬 Origins: Born for the Tsar, Still Fighting for Russia

Adopted by the Russian Empire in 1891 with the Mosin–Nagant rifle, the 7.62x54R replaced black powder cartridges with a hard-hitting smokeless round. It's been used by:

• Imperial Russian Army

• Red Army and Soviet Union

• Modern Russian Federation

Fired from iconic platforms like:

• Mosin–Nagant 91/30

• Dragunov SVD

• PKM machine gun

• SVT-40

• Tigr hunting rifle (civilian SVD)

⚙️ Ballistics Breakdown: Old School, Still Effective

Caliber: 7.92 mm (.311 inches)
Case Type: Rimmed, bottleneck
Bullet Weight: 147–180 grains
Velocity: 2,600–2,900 fps
Muzzle Energy: ~2,800–3,300 ft-lbs
Effective Range: 800–1,000 meters
Max Range: 3,000+ meters (area fire)

Comparable in performance to .30-06 and .308, this round delivers both precision and punch — especially in long-range roles.

🔫 Who Uses It Today?

Still in active use by:

• Russian military and allies

• PKM and SVD operators

• Eastern European and Middle Eastern forces

• Civilian hunters and Mosin collectors worldwide

🎯 Modern Applications: Not Just for the Battlefield

1. Long-Range Shooting
– Mosin and SVD rifles are capable beyond 600 yards with optics.

2. Hunting
– Suitable for:

🦌 Deer
🐗 Wild boar
🐻 Bear (with heavy soft-point loads)

3. Surplus Plinking
– Surplus ammo remains affordable and powerful for range use.

🧠 Rimmed Realities: Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Excellent extraction reliability

• Performs well in bolt guns and MGs

• Battle-tested across climates

Cons:

• Can cause rim-lock if not stacked properly

• Surplus ammo often corrosive

• Less modular than modern NATO platforms

Still, for a round designed when cavalry still carried sabers, its continued relevance is impressive.

🆚 7.62x54R vs. the Competition

Despite being rimmed, the 7.62x54R remains competitive with modern battlefield cartridges.

🧠 Final Verdict: History in Your Hands

The 7.62x54R isn’t just old — it’s legendary. It’s the round that helped shape modern warfare, supported empires, and continues to deliver power and performance to this day.

Whether you're a surplus collector, a history buff, or just want Cold War vibes on your keyring — this round carries stories in every scratch.