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7.65x53mm Argentine
Argentina's adoption of the 7.65x53mm Mauser cartridge for Mauser bolt-action rifles.
- Caliber
- 0.3126″ · 7.94 mm
- Introduced
- 1890
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Military/LE
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1890
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Argentina
- Inventor
- Paul Mauser (DWM)
- Manufacturer
- DWM / FN
- Standard
- CIP · Military standard · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Military standard
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 56 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:11.02
- Primer
- Boxer Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 56,900 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 550 yd
- Max range
- 4800 yd
- Recoil
- 15–20 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 7.65x53mm Argentine, 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 · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.94 | 0.313 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.78 | 0.346 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.90 | 0.429 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 22.2° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.01 | 0.473 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.05 | 0.474 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.00 | 0.039 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 6.40 | 0.252 | ≈ |
| Case length | 53.60 | 2.110 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 76.00 | 2.992 | ✓ |
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. 7.65x53mm Argentine is highlighted below.
Suitable powders
2 reloading powders listed for 7.65x53mm Argentine, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
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 7.65x53mm Argentine
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Argentina adopted the 7.65mm Mauser cartridge in 1891 for German-made Mauser Model 1891 rifles, making Argentina one of the first countries outside Germany to adopt the Mauser bolt-action system. Used by Argentine forces through both World Wars and the Falklands conflict in older reserve weapons.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.65x53mm Argentine use?
- 7.65x53mm Argentine typically uses a 1:11.02 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.65x53mm Argentine?
- 7.65x53mm Argentine uses a 0.3126″ (7.94 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.65x53mm Argentine still in production?
- 7.65x53mm Argentine is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is 7.65x53mm Argentine used for?
- 7.65x53mm Argentine is primarily used for military/le.
- What are the best powders for 7.65x53mm Argentine?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 7.65x53mm Argentine include 203-B, Norma 202.
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 →
