Cartridge comparison
7x57mmR vs 7x72mmR
7x57mmR and 7x72mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7x57mmR | 7x72mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1892 | 1927 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2854″ | 0.2854″ |
| Case length | 2.2441″ | 2.8346″ |
| Max pressure | 49,313 psi | 40,611 psi |
| Recoil | 12–17 ft·lb | 11–12.7 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 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.
