Cartridge comparison
7mm Fournier vs 7x57mmR
7mm Fournier and 7x57mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7mm Fournier | 7x57mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1940 | 1892 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2854″ | 0.2854″ |
| Case length | 2.1181″ | 2.2441″ |
| Max pressure | 27,800 psi | 49,313 psi |
| Recoil | 10.2–11.9 ft·lb | 12–17 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| 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.
