Lindcott Armory Compare / .280 Remington vs 7x64mm Brenneke
Cartridge comparison
.280 Remington vs 7x64mm Brenneke
7x64mm Brenneke is faster (3,100 vs 3,000 fps); 7x64mm Brenneke carries more energy (3,400 vs 3,100 ft·lb); 7x64mm Brenneke recoils less.
.280 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7x64mm Brenneke →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .280 Remington | 7x64mm Brenneke | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1957 | 1917 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.285″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.52″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,000 fps | 2,800–3,100 fps |
| Energy | 2,800–3,100 ft·lb | 2,900–3,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 60,191 psi |
| Recoil | 13–18 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 700 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .280 Remington faster than 7x64mm Brenneke?
- 7x64mm Brenneke is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .280 Remington hit harder than 7x64mm Brenneke?
- 7x64mm Brenneke carries more muzzle energy (3,400 vs 3,100 ft·lb).