European metric rimmed sporting cartridge. Used in break-action and single-shot rifles for medium game.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1892, Germany
Parent case: None
Standardization: Obsolete / Non-standard
Bullet diameter: 0.264" (6.71 mm)
Max pressure: 18,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimmed
Primer: Berdan Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:8
Muzzle velocity: 1400–1600 fps
Muzzle energy: 522–795 ft-lbs
Effective range: 200 yd
Common bullet weights: 120, 140 gr
Primary use: hunting
Production status: Obsolete
Also known as: 6.5x72R · 6.5x72mm Rimmed
History: An obsolete rimmed European sporting cartridge from the late 19th century, likely developed for combination guns (Drilling) or single-shot sporting rifles. Used for small to medium game in German-speaking regions. Replaced by more standardized cartridges as the sporting rifle market consolidated.