Cartridge comparison
7.5x55mm Swiss vs 7.5x57mm MAS mod. 1924
7.5x55mm Swiss and 7.5x57mm MAS mod. 1924 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7.5x55mm Swiss | 7.5x57mm MAS mod. 1924 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1911 | 1924 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3063″ | 0.3071″ |
| Case length | 2.189″ | 2.2677″ |
| Max pressure | 55,114 psi | 27,800 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 14.8–16.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 800 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Military standard | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP 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.
