Rifle · CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardizedObsolete
8x72mmR
8x72mmR is a rimmed straight-walled rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3185″ · 8.09 mm
- Introduced
- 1900
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1900
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- RWS (approx: maker of record)
- Manufacturer
- RWS
- Standard
- CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 66.5 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.4
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 40,611 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Max range
- 1500 yd
- Recoil
- 14.9–16.6 ft·lb
Introduced by RWS
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 8x72mmR, 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
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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 ⌀ | 8.09 | 0.319 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.75 | 0.344 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 10.85 | 0.427 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.35 | 0.486 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.30 | 0.051 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 72.00 | 2.835 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 98.00 | 3.858 | ✓ |
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. 8x72mmR 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.
Connected reference
History
The 8x72mmR is a straight rimmed rifle cartridge originating in Germany.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 8x72mmR use?
- 8x72mmR typically uses a 1:9.4 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 8x72mmR?
- 8x72mmR uses a 0.3185″ (8.09 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 8x72mmR still in production?
- 8x72mmR is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is 8x72mmR used for?
- 8x72mmR is primarily used for hunting.
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 →
