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[[File:7x64-7x64mm-7x65R-7x65mm-Wilhelm-Brenneke-Cartridge-Comparison-Side-by-Side-Firearm-Wiki-Firearmwiki.jpg|frame|right|The [[7x64mm]] and [[7x65mmR]], both designed by small arms inventor [[Wilhelm Brenneke]]. They are nearly identical, but the [[7x65R]] cartridge features a rim in order to be easily used in single shot and combination guns.]]
 
[[File:7x64-7x64mm-7x65R-7x65mm-Wilhelm-Brenneke-Cartridge-Comparison-Side-by-Side-Firearm-Wiki-Firearmwiki.jpg|frame|right|The [[7x64mm]] and [[7x65mmR]], both designed by small arms inventor [[Wilhelm Brenneke]]. They are nearly identical, but the [[7x65R]] cartridge features a rim in order to be easily used in single shot and combination guns.]]
  
The '''7x65R''', also referred to as the '''7x65mm''', '''7x65 Brenneke''' or other designations, is a [rimmed] centerfire cartridge developed by German small arms inventor [[Wilhelm Brenneke]] in 1917(?). It is nearly identical to the [[7x64mm Brenneke]], but features a rim in order to be used in single shot or combination firearms.
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The '''7x65R''', also referred to as the '''7x65mm''', '''7x65 Brenneke''' or other designations, is a [rimmed] centerfire cartridge developed by German small arms inventor [[Wilhelm Brenneke]] in 1917(?). It is nearly identical to the [[7x64mm Brenneke]], but features a rim in order to be used in single shot or combination firearms. The cartridge holds a 7mm (.284 caliber) bullet and utilizes a large rifle primer such as Federal #210 primers.
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It was designed and is suitable for medium to large game from boar, to perhaps even bear and moose hunting, as advertised by a number of manufacturers who still offer this cartridge.
  
 
== Ballistic Performance ==
 
== Ballistic Performance ==

Revision as of 04:54, 19 March 2021

The 7x64mm and 7x65mmR, both designed by small arms inventor Wilhelm Brenneke. They are nearly identical, but the 7x65R cartridge features a rim in order to be easily used in single shot and combination guns.

The 7x65R, also referred to as the 7x65mm, 7x65 Brenneke or other designations, is a [rimmed] centerfire cartridge developed by German small arms inventor Wilhelm Brenneke in 1917(?). It is nearly identical to the 7x64mm Brenneke, but features a rim in order to be used in single shot or combination firearms. The cartridge holds a 7mm (.284 caliber) bullet and utilizes a large rifle primer such as Federal #210 primers.

It was designed and is suitable for medium to large game from boar, to perhaps even bear and moose hunting, as advertised by a number of manufacturers who still offer this cartridge.

Ballistic Performance

Manufacturer Bullet Weight / Type Velocity Muzzle Energy
Norma "Vulkan" 170 gr (SP) 2,657 fps 2,666 ft lbs
Sellier & Bellot 173 gr (SP) 2,608 fps 2,613 ft lbs
Sellier & Bellot 140 gr (FMJ) 2,850 fps 2,550 ft lbs
RWS "Evolution" 159 gr 2,657 fps 2,492 ft lbs