Lindcott Armory Rifle · CIP
7x64mm Brenneke
Wilhelm Brenneke's 1917 sporting round for the 98 Mauser action.
- Caliber
- 0.2854″ · 7.25 mm
- Introduced
- 1917
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 8x64mm S
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1917
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Wilhelm Brenneke
- Manufacturer
- RWS
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Moderate
- Case capacity
- 66 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:8.66
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 60,191 psi
- Eff. range
- 350 yd
- Max range
- 4200 yd
- Recoil
- 12–16 ft·lb
Ballistics
Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Hornady Precision Hunter 162 gr, 2,900 fps, BC 0.323 G7 · 100 yd zero.
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2899 | 3023 | -1.5″ | — |
| 100 yd | 2756 | 2733 | 0.0″ | 0.0 |
| 200 yd | 2617 | 2463 | -3.1″ | -1.5 |
| 300 yd | 2481 | 2213 | -11.2″ | -3.6 |
| 400 yd | 2349 | 1984 | -25.0″ | -6.0 |
| 500 yd | 2221 | 1774 | -45.2″ | -8.6 |
| 600 yd | 2096 | 1581 | -72.3″ | -11.5 |
| 700 yd | 1975 | 1403 | -107.4″ | -14.7 |
| 800 yd | 1858 | 1241 | -151.4″ | -18.1 |
Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →
Performance
Buy links open 7x64mm Brenneke ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.
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 ⌀ | 7.95 | 0.313 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.80 | 0.425 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 20.2° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.85 | 0.467 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 11.95 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.30 | 0.051 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 8.63 | 0.340 | ≈ |
| Case length | 64.00 | 2.520 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 84.00 | 3.307 | ✓ |
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. 7x64mm Brenneke is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 41 active loads across 15 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 41 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady | Precision Hunter | 162 | ELD-X | 2,900 | 3,025 | 0.323 G7 |
| Norma | Tipstrike Polymer Tip | 170 | Tipstrike | 2,953 | 3,291 | — |
| GECO | SP Hunting | 162 | SP | 2,953 | 3,136 | — |
| RWS | ID Classic SP | 162 | ID Classic | 2,953 | 3,136 | — |
| RWS | Speed Tip Pro | 162 | Speed Tip Polymer Tip | 2,953 | 3,136 | — |
| Hornady | Custom Interlock SP | 154 | Interlock SP | 2,900 | 2,875 | — |
| Federal | Premium Nosler Partition | 160 | Nosler Partition | 2,900 | 2,987 | — |
| Lapua | Naturalis | 155 | Naturalis | 2,900 | 2,894 | — |
| Federal | Fusion | 160 | Fusion SP | 2,900 | 2,987 | — |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade AccuBond | 160 | AccuBond | 2,900 | 2,987 | — |
| Lapua | Scenar | 150 | Scenar OTM | 2,900 | 2,801 | — |
| Norma | Oryx SP | 170 | Oryx SP | 2,887 | 3,146 | — |
| RWS | DK | 173 | Doppelkern | 2,887 | 3,201 | — |
| Fiocchi | Shooting Dynamics | 173 | PSP | 2,887 | 3,201 | — |
| Lapua | Mega | 170 | FMBT | 2,887 | 3,146 | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Suitable powders
2 reloading powders listed for 7x64mm Brenneke, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
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Firearms chambered in 7x64mm Brenneke
12 models in the database chamber 7x64mm Brenneke. Browse all →
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed by Wilhelm Brenneke in 1917 as a powerful 7mm for European game. Designed to provide magnum-like performance in standard-length Mauser actions. Very popular in Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia. Never caught on in America despite excellent performance. Ballistically similar to .280 Remington but predates it by 40 years.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7x64mm Brenneke use?
- 7x64mm Brenneke typically uses a 1:8.66 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7x64mm Brenneke?
- 7x64mm Brenneke uses a 0.2854″ (7.25 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7x64mm Brenneke still in production?
- 7x64mm Brenneke is active; typical availability is moderate.
- What is 7x64mm Brenneke used for?
- 7x64mm Brenneke is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 7x64mm Brenneke based on?
- 7x64mm Brenneke is derived from the 8x64mm S case.
- What are the best powders for 7x64mm Brenneke?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 7x64mm Brenneke include Reloader 17, Reloader 19.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 41 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →