Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.65mm Borchardt vs 7.65x21mm Parabellum
Cartridge comparison
7.65mm Borchardt vs 7.65x21mm Parabellum
7.65mm Borchardt is faster (1,440 vs 1,350 fps); 7.65mm Borchardt carries more energy (391 vs 376 ft·lb).
7.65mm Borchardt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.65x21mm Parabellum →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.65mm Borchardt | 7.65x21mm Parabellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1893 | 1898 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.309″ | 0.309″ |
| Case length | 0.99″ | 0.827″ |
| Velocity | 1,380–1,440 fps | 1,200–1,350 fps |
| Energy | 360–391 ft·lb | 297–376 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 29,008 psi | 34,100 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7.65mm Borchardt faster than 7.65x21mm Parabellum?
- 7.65mm Borchardt is faster — up to 1,440 fps versus 1,350 fps.
- Does 7.65mm Borchardt hit harder than 7.65x21mm Parabellum?
- 7.65mm Borchardt carries more muzzle energy (391 vs 376 ft·lb).