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
Introduced by RWS
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 7x64mm Brenneke. Parent case: 8x64mm S.
Performance
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
Being verified
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Suitable powders
12 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
necked to 7mm
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 N550, 203-B, N540, URP, among 12 suitable options.
Sources & provenance
- Standard C.I.P. — C.I.P. TDCC — Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers
- Manufacturer PPU (Prvi Partizan) — PPU USA — 7x64 (PP764) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot — 7 x 64 - SP (V332012) - 140 GRS · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Norma — Norma Ecostrike 7x64 140gr (20171182) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun
- Manufacturer RWS (RUAG Ammotec) — RWS 7x64 ID Classic 10,5g · grain_ballistics, representative_gun
- Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot — 7 x 64 - PTS (V331152) - 162 GRS · grain_ballistics, representative_gun
- Manufacturer Norma — Norma Oryx 7x64 11g / 170gr (20170202) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot — 7 x 64 - SPCE (V332022) - 173 GRS · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
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 →