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Cartridge comparison

7.65x53mm Mauser vs 7.92x57mm Mauser

7.65x53mm Mauser and 7.92x57mm Mauser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

7.65x53mm Mauser7.92x57mm Mauser
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18891888
Bullet diameter0.3126″0.3236″
Case length2.1102″2.2441″
Max pressure56,000 psi56,000 psi
Recoil11–15 ft·lb12–16 ft·lb
Effective range550 yd800 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.

ToolOverlay 7.65x53mm Mauser and 7.92x57mm Mauser trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare