Revolver · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant
7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant is a rimmed straight-walled revolver cartridge of Sweden / Norway origin.
- Caliber
- 0.325″ · 8.255 mm
- Introduced
- 1887
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 7.5mm Swiss Revolver
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1887
- Type
- Revolver
- Origin
- Sweden / Norway
- Inventor
- Léon Nagant
- Manufacturer
- Norma (smokeless loads); military arsenals
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 14.1 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:18.75
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 14,500 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 2.3–2.6 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant, 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.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- 7.5mm Swiss Revolver
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.
mixed/other · secondary source| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 8.26 | 0.325 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.33 | 0.328 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.00 | 0.354 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.31 | 0.406 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.50 | 0.059 | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 22.00 | 0.866 | · |
| Overall length | 34.29 | 1.350 | · |
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. 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant 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.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 1887 by Léon Nagant.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant use?
- 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant typically uses a 1:18.75 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant?
- 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant uses a 0.325″ (8.255 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant still in production?
- 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
- What is 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant used for?
- 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant is primarily used for self-defense, target.
- What is 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant based on?
- 7.5x22mmR Swedish Nagant is derived from the 7.5mm Swiss Revolver case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
