Cartridge comparison
7.5x57mm MAS mod. 1924 vs 7.62x53mm Finnish
7.5x57mm MAS mod. 1924 and 7.62x53mm Finnish are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7.5x57mm MAS mod. 1924 | 7.62x53mm Finnish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1924 | 1891 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3071″ | 0.3091″ |
| Case length | 2.2677″ | 2.1063″ |
| Max pressure | 27,800 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | 14.8–16.9 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 800 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Military standard |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP 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.
