Cartridge comparison
7.65x53mm Mauser vs 8x56mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer
7.65x53mm Mauser and 8x56mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7.65x53mm Mauser | 8x56mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1889 | 1908 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3126″ | 0.3248″ |
| Case length | 2.1102″ | 2.2205″ |
| Max pressure | 56,000 psi | 46,412 psi |
| Recoil | 7.2–11 ft·lb | 13.6–15.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 550 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP 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.
