Rifle · Military · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardizedObsolete
11.15x60mmR Mauser
Original metallic cartridge of the German Gewehr 71, the first Mauser rifle adopted by the German Army; black powder single-projectile cartridge that established the Mauser rifle dynasty..
- Caliber
- 0.4488″ · 11.4 mm
- Introduced
- 1871
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1871
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Paul Mauser / DWM
- Manufacturer
- DWM; Mauser
- Standard
- Military · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 86.2 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:21.6
- Primer
- Berdan Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 40,611 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 3900 yd
- Recoil
- 25.9–27.1 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 11.15x60mmR Mauser, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 11.40 | 0.449 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.85 | 0.467 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.00 | 0.512 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 9° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 13.10 | 0.516 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 15.00 | 0.591 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 2.40 | 0.094 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 20.30 | 0.799 | ≈ |
| Case length | 60.35 | 2.376 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 78.00 | 3.071 | ~ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 11.15x60mmR Mauser is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in 11.15x60mmR Mauser
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History
Adopted by the German Army in 1871 for the Mauser Model 1871 bolt-action rifle, the 11.15x60mmR was Germany's first metallic cartridge service rifle round. It was later replaced by the 11.15x60mmR tubular magazine version, then superseded by the 7.92x57mm Mauser in 1888.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 11.15x60mmR Mauser use?
- 11.15x60mmR Mauser typically uses a 1:21.6 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 11.15x60mmR Mauser?
- 11.15x60mmR Mauser uses a 0.4488″ (11.4 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 11.15x60mmR Mauser still in production?
- 11.15x60mmR Mauser is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is 11.15x60mmR Mauser used for?
- 11.15x60mmR Mauser is primarily used for hunting.
Sources & provenance
- Standard C.I.P. — TDCC Tab II — 11,15 x 60 R (data sheet, Germany, entry 1984-06-14) · bullet ⌀ archived
- Reference Gun Digest Books — Cartridges of the World (Frank C. Barnes) — 11.15x60R Mauser / .43 Mauser · bullet ⌀, year, grain weights, velocity
- Secondary Wikipedia — .43 Mauser (11.15×60mmR / 11×60mm Mauser) · velocity, year, bullet ⌀, grain weights archived
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
