7.63 Mauser vs 7.62 Tokarov

unspellable · 05-02-2002, 09:08 AM

It is a common misconception that these two cartridges are identical. I have seen an English translation of the Soviet design committee's report on the 7.62 Tokarov and the changes made to the Mauser cartridge to arrive at the Tokarov starting with a change in bullet diameter so as to use the same barrel gauges for both the service rifle and the pistol. I shoot both and there is a difference. The Tok does have a larger headspace (shoulder further forward), a shorter neck, ect. Some of the differences are visible to the eye when they are placed side by side.

It is possible to find examples of Tokarov cartridges that will not chamber in a C96.

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05-02-2002, 09:08 AM	#3
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 769 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 7.63 Mauser vs 7.62 Tokarov It is a common misconception that these two cartridges are identical. I have seen an English translation of the Soviet design committee's report on the 7.62 Tokarov and the changes made to the Mauser cartridge to arrive at the Tokarov starting with a change in bullet diameter so as to use the same barrel gauges for both the service rifle and the pistol. I shoot both and there is a difference. The Tok does have a larger headspace (shoulder further forward), a shorter neck, ect. Some of the differences are visible to the eye when they are placed side by side. It is possible to find examples of Tokarov cartridges that will not chamber in a C96. unsepllable