Cartridge comparison
7.5mm Swiss Revolver vs 8mm Lebel Revolver
7.5mm Swiss Revolver and 8mm Lebel Revolver are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7.5mm Swiss Revolver | 8mm Lebel Revolver | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1882 | 1892 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.315″ | 0.326″ |
| Case length | 0.8976″ | 1.0787″ |
| Max pressure | 26,800 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2–4 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 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.