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7x72mmR
7x72mmR is a rimmed bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2854″ · 7.25 mm
- Introduced
- 1927
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 9.3x72mmR
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1927
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Wilhelm Brenneke
- Manufacturer
- Brenneke
- Standard
- CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 57.1 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:8.7
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 40,611 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 11–12.7 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 7x72mmR, 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
- 9.3x72mmR
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 ⌀ | 7.95 | 0.313 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 8.60 | 0.339 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 2.3° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 10.85 | 0.427 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.35 | 0.486 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.30 | 0.051 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 12.00 | 0.472 | ≈ |
| Case length | 72.00 | 2.835 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 92.00 | 3.622 | ✓ |
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. 7x72mmR 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 7x72mmR is a bottleneck rimmed rifle cartridge originating in Germany.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7x72mmR use?
- 7x72mmR typically uses a 1:8.7 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7x72mmR?
- 7x72mmR uses a 0.2854″ (7.25 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7x72mmR still in production?
- 7x72mmR is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is 7x72mmR used for?
- 7x72mmR is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 7x72mmR based on?
- 7x72mmR is derived from the 9.3x72mmR 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 →
