Rifle · CIP
7.92x24mm VBR
7.92x24mm VBR is a rimless straight-walled rifle cartridge of Belgium origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3118″ · 7.92 mm
- Introduced
- 2007
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- .30 Court
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2007
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Belgium
- Inventor
- FN Herstal (approx: maker of record)
- Manufacturer
- FN Herstal
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 16 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.8
- Primer
- Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 48,008 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 150 yd
- Max range
- 750 yd
- Recoil
- 1.1–1.4 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Introduced by FN Herstal
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 7.92x24mm VBR, 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
- .30 Court
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 ⌀ | 7.92 | 0.312 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.62 | 0.339 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.06 | 0.357 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.14 | 0.360 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 24.00 | 0.945 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 32.10 | 1.264 | ✓ |
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. 7.92x24mm VBR is highlighted below.
Missing a dimension for 7.92x24mm VBR? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.
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 2007.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.92x24mm VBR use?
- 7.92x24mm VBR typically uses a 1:9.8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.92x24mm VBR?
- 7.92x24mm VBR uses a 0.3118″ (7.92 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.92x24mm VBR still in production?
- 7.92x24mm VBR is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 7.92x24mm VBR used for?
- 7.92x24mm VBR is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 7.92x24mm VBR based on?
- 7.92x24mm VBR is derived from the .30 Court 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 →
