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Cartridge comparison

7.5mm Swiss Revolver vs 7.62x38mmR Nagant

7.5mm Swiss Revolver and 7.62x38mmR Nagant are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

7.5mm Swiss Revolver7.62x38mmR Nagant
TypeRevolverPistol
Introduced18821895
Bullet diameter0.315″0.3079″
Case length0.8976″1.5276″
Max pressure26,800 psi18,900 psi
Recoil2–4 ft·lb2–3.5 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd25 yd

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.

ToolOverlay 7.5mm Swiss Revolver and 7.62x38mmR Nagant trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare