Pistol · CIP
7x49mm GJW
7x49mm GJW is a rimless bottlenecked pistol cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2854″ · 7.25 mm
- Introduced
- 1989
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 7mm TCU
- Primary use
- Hunting, Self-Defense
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1989
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Guido J. Wasser
- Manufacturer
- Guido J. Wasser
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 36.5 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.0
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 63,817 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 19–24.1 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 7x49mm GJW, 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
- 7mm TCU
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 ⌀ | 7.25 | 0.285 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 7.77 | 0.306 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 9.30 | 0.366 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 40.1° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 9.54 | 0.376 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.60 | 0.378 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.14 | 0.045 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 5.77 | 0.227 | ≈ |
| Case length | 49.00 | 1.929 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 73.50 | 2.894 | ✓ |
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. 7x49mm GJW 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
The 7x49mm GJW is a bottleneck rimless handgun cartridge originating in Germany.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7x49mm GJW use?
- 7x49mm GJW typically uses a 1:9.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7x49mm GJW?
- 7x49mm GJW uses a 0.2854″ (7.25 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7x49mm GJW still in production?
- 7x49mm GJW is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 7x49mm GJW used for?
- 7x49mm GJW is primarily used for hunting, self-defense.
- What is 7x49mm GJW based on?
- 7x49mm GJW is derived from the 7mm TCU 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 →
