240k241

240k241 refers to a specific designation within the context of the Russian military's small arms ammunition. It is a type of 7.62x54mmR cartridge. The "240" typically indicates the manufacturer, in this case, the Barnaul Cartridge Plant (Barnaulskiy Patronniy Zavod) located in Barnaul, Russia. The "k" often signifies a jacketed bullet, meaning the bullet core is encased in a metal jacket, typically copper or brass. The "241" denotes a specific bullet type or load. This particular designation, 240k241, is associated with a full metal jacket (FMJ) round. These cartridges are designed for use in a variety of Russian and Soviet-era firearms chambered in the 7.62x54mmR caliber, such as the Mosin-Nagant rifle, SVD sniper rifle, and PK machine gun. The 7.62x54mmR is a rimmed cartridge, meaning it has a prominent rim around the base of the case, which aids in extraction from certain firearm designs. Ammunition designated 240k241 is generally considered a standard service round.