Cartridge comparison
.275 Rigby vs 7mm Fournier
.275 Rigby and 7mm Fournier are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .275 Rigby | 7mm Fournier | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1940 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2854″ | 0.2854″ |
| Case length | 2.2441″ | 2.1181″ |
| Max pressure | 51,000 psi | 27,800 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 10.2–11.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
