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Lindcott Armory

Rifle · CIP standardized

7x57mmR

Also known as 7x57R · 7mm Rimmed

The rimmed version of the 7x57mm Mauser, designed for use in single-shot and double rifles where rimmed cases improve reliability.

Caliber
0.2854″ · 7.25 mm
Introduced
1892
Case
Rimmed
Parent
7mm Mauser
Primary use
Hunting
Status
Active

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EnergyBeing verified
Typical grains162 · 170 · 173 gr
Identity
Introduced
1892
Type
Rifle
Origin
Germany
Inventor
DWM
Manufacturer
RWS / Various
Standard
CIP standardized
Status
Active
Availability
Limited
Build
Case capacity
58 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:9
Primer
Boxer Large Rifle
Case type
Rimmed
Pressure & range
Max pressure
49,313 psi
Eff. range
400 yd
Recoil
12–17 ft·lb

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 7x57mmR. Parent case: 7x57mm Mauser.

Performance

Best for Withheld until verified
Best for Withheld until verified
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
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 7.250.285 ✓
Neck ⌀ 8.250.325 ✓
Shoulder ⌀ 10.920.430 ✓
Shoulder angle 20.5°— ✓
Base ⌀ 12.050.474 ✓
Rim ⌀ 13.500.531 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.600.063 ✓
Neck length 9.630.379 ≈
Case length 57.002.244 ✓
Overall length 78.003.071 ✓

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. 7x57mmR is highlighted below.

Factory loads

Verification

Being verified

Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.

Suitable powders

12 reloading powders listed for 7x57mmR, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

N135N550203-BVihtavuori N140N540URPNorma 204N560Norma MRPVihtavuori N150Vihtavuori N160N165
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Firearms chambered in 7x57mmR

2 models in the database chamber 7x57mmR. Browse all →

Krieghoff Hubertus Single Shot Rifle 300 Win MagKrieghoff Hubertus

Lineage

Immediate parent
7mm Mauser
Family TreeOpen 7x57mmR in the interactive cartridge family tree

Connected reference

Loads20 factory loads for 7x57mmRReloading12 suitable powders — cross-referenceFirearmsFirearms in 7x57mmR

History

The rimmed variant of the 7x57mm Mauser, developed for use in break-action and double rifles where rimmed cases provide more reliable extraction. Popular in European combination guns (Drillings) and double rifles. Still used by European hunters who prefer the traditional combination gun format.

FAQs

What twist rate does 7x57mmR use?
7x57mmR typically uses a 1:9 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 7x57mmR?
7x57mmR uses a 0.2854″ (7.25 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 7x57mmR still in production?
7x57mmR is active; typical availability is limited.
What is 7x57mmR used for?
7x57mmR is primarily used for hunting.
What is 7x57mmR based on?
7x57mmR is derived from the 7x57mm Mauser case.
What are the best powders for 7x57mmR?
Reloading powders commonly listed for 7x57mmR include N135, N550, 203-B, Vihtavuori N140, among 12 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 20 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →