Shooting the Old 7.62x54r Yellow Tip Heavy Ball
If you've been digging through old surplus crates or scouring gun shows, you've probably come across 7.62x54r yellow tip ammo and wondered if it's actually any different from the standard silver tip stuff. The short answer is yes—it's a very different beast. Most shooters are used to the 147-grain "light ball" rounds that flooded the market years ago, but the yellow tip is the heavy hitter of the family. ...