Rated: Good
Pros- Powerful cartridge
- Pleasant sounds and animations
- Very functional open sights
- 550 em$ (9350 gm$)
Cons- Low magnification optic
- Optic is exclusive to the rifle
Comments
I've previously cited the 7.62x54R as a benchmark for comparison to other calibers but I haven't used the cartridge in-game until now
This platform's open sights are quite effective and nicely designed.
The front blade is very thin and the combination with the sight hood gives a nice sight picture reminiscent of a globe/target sight.
Even when lighting is not in your favor, the eye and brain naturally wants to center things in the semi-circle.
Aiming the rifle is smooth and steady, not as jerky as other rifles.
The terminal performance of the cartridge is more similar to the .30-06 & 8x57 than the .303, but shares the same list as the .303.
The rifle (4 capacity) and ammo (0.5 capacity) have the same capacity costs as the .308 rifles.
Overall, the 7.62x54R is possibly the most "middle-of-the-road" rifle and cartridge of the entire game.
If debating between the 7.62x54R Bolt Action or the .30-06 Lever-Action based on the same price point, the advantage goes to the .30-06 lever-action.
The .30-06 lever-action is required for some missions, has a variable zoom optic, and is quicker to cycle while holding +1 cartridge in the magazine.
Even at 113m the open sights of this rifle are spot on!