Classic African hunting cartridge beloved by professional hunters. Mild recoil but deadly effective with proper bullets. W.D.M. Bell's elephant cartridge.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1892, Germany
Parent case: None
Standardization: CIP
Bullet diameter: 0.284" (7.21 mm)
Case length: 2.244" (57 mm)
Overall length: 3.071" (78 mm)
Max pressure: 51,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:9
Muzzle velocity: 2600–2900 fps
Muzzle energy: 2200–2800 ft-lbs
Effective range: 800 yd
Common bullet weights: 120, 139, 140, 150, 175 gr
Primary use: Military, Hunting
Production status: Active
Also known as: 7x57mm · 7x57mm Mauser · .275 Rigby
History: Designed by Paul Mauser in 1892 and adopted by Spain in 1893. Proved devastatingly effective in Spanish-American War, leading US to adopt .30-06. Famous as the cartridge used by W.D.M. Bell to take over 1,000 elephants with precise shot placement. Marketed as .275 Rigby in Britain. Still highly regarded for hunting.
Notable firearms: Mauser M1893, M1895 Chilean Mauser, Ruger M77, CZ 550
Military use: {"country":"Spain","years":"1893-1950s","conflicts":["Spanish-American War","Spanish Civil War"]}, {"country":"Mexico","years":"1895-1930s","conflicts":["Mexican Revolution"]}, {"country":"Serbia","years":"1899-1918","conflicts":["WWI"]}
Similar cartridges: .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester