Lindcott Armory Rifle · CIP standardized
7x57mmR
The rimmed version of the 7x57mm Mauser, designed for use in single-shot and double rifles where rimmed cases improve reliability.
- Introduced
- 1892
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- DWM
- Manufacturer
- RWS / Various
- Standard
- CIP standardized
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.284″
- Case capacity
- 58 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:9
- Primer
- Boxer Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 49,313 psi
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Recoil
- 12–17 ft·lb
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 2,500–2,700 fps
- Energy
- 2,189–2,835 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 2,600–2,756 fps · 20 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $1.80/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- 7x57mm Mauser
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 20 active loads across 13 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenneke | TIPEX | 162 | Polymer Tip | 2,756 | 2,732 | — | — |
| Norma | Oryx | 170 | Oryx SP | 2,756 | 2,867 | — | $2.60 |
| Sako | Hammerhead | 170 | SP | 2,756 | 2,867 | — | $2.60 |
| Lapua | Mega | 170 | SP | 2,756 | 2,867 | — | $2.20 |
| Fiocchi | SP | 154 | SP | 2,690 | 2,474 | — | $0.85 |
| Geco | Plus X | 173 | BTHP | 2,657 | 2,711 | — | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP | 173 | SPCE | 2,657 | 2,711 | — | $0.85 |
| RWS | HIT | 173 | HIT | 2,657 | 2,711 | — | $1.80 |
| PPU | SP | 173 | SP | 2,657 | 2,711 | — | $0.60 |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP | 173 | SP | 2,625 | 2,646 | — | $0.85 |
| RWS | HMK SP | 173 | HMK SP | 2,625 | 2,646 | — | $2.00 |
| Norma | Oryx Bonded SP | 173 | Oryx Bonded SP | 2,625 | 2,646 | — | $2.60 |
| Wolf | FMJ | 162 | Soft Point | 2,600 | 2,431 | — | $0.35 |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 162 | Soft Point | 2,600 | 2,431 | — | $2.80 |
| Norma | Classic | 162 | Soft Point | 2,600 | 2,431 | — | $1.80 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Reloading cost
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 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 0.284″ (7.21 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.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 20 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →