Rifle · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
7.92x94mm Patronen 318
7.92x94mm Patronen 318 is a rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3244″ · 8.24 mm
- Introduced
- 1938
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1938
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Gustloff Werke
- Manufacturer
- Gustloff Werke
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 284.5 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 25,400 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 87.5 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 7.92x94mm Patronen 318, 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
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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.
Wikipedia · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 8.24 | 0.324 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.32 | 0.367 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 19.02 | 0.749 | · |
| Shoulder angle | 22.9° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 20.91 | 0.823 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 20.94 | 0.824 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 2.28 | 0.090 | |
| Neck length | 8.51 | 0.335 | |
| Case length | 94.00 | 3.701 | · |
| Overall length | 118.00 | 4.646 | · |
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. 7.92x94mm Patronen 318 is highlighted below.
Missing a dimension for 7.92x94mm Patronen 318? 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.
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 1938 by Gustloff Werke.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.92x94mm Patronen 318 use?
- 7.92x94mm Patronen 318 typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.92x94mm Patronen 318?
- 7.92x94mm Patronen 318 uses a 0.3244″ (8.24 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.92x94mm Patronen 318 still in production?
- 7.92x94mm Patronen 318 is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is 7.92x94mm Patronen 318 used for?
- 7.92x94mm Patronen 318 is primarily used for hunting.
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 →
