Better ballistic coefficient, so flatter trajectory at longer ranges. Replying to: Is 7.62x51 better compared to 7.62×54mmR? -- bomberman. Post ReplyForum Canis Majoris 10/02/2022, 08:19:23 Author Profile | Edit But Western armies have long moved away from the 7.62 round for sniper rifles; at ranges of 800+ meters it starts to suck. Far more common these days are 6.5CM, .338LM, even the .50BMG. Recommend | Alert | 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 Where am IGo Up Go TopPost ReplyBack