Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.63mm Mauser vs 7.65mm Borchardt
Cartridge comparison
7.63mm Mauser vs 7.65mm Borchardt
7.63mm Mauser is faster (1,475 vs 1,440 fps); 7.63mm Mauser carries more energy (413 vs 391 ft·lb).
7.63mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.65mm Borchardt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.63mm Mauser | 7.65mm Borchardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1896 | 1893 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.309″ |
| Case length | 0.99″ | 0.99″ |
| Velocity | 1,350–1,475 fps | 1,380–1,440 fps |
| Energy | 344–413 ft·lb | 360–391 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 32,626 psi | 29,008 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7.63mm Mauser faster than 7.65mm Borchardt?
- 7.63mm Mauser is faster — up to 1,475 fps versus 1,440 fps.
- Does 7.63mm Mauser hit harder than 7.65mm Borchardt?
- 7.63mm Mauser carries more muzzle energy (413 vs 391 ft·lb).