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7.5x55 Swiss Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 7.5x55 Swiss with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

7.5x55 Swiss reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)3,800 BAR
Nominal case capacity65.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.306 in (7.77 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.308 150 gr GMX
Powder
Hodgdon H4895
Charge
38.4 gr
Barrel
30.5 in

Muzzle velocity

2,592 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)

35,901 – 43,017 – 50,697 psi

nominal is 78% MAP (55,114 psi)

The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet: there isn't enough published pressure data to check it.

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 7.5x55 Swiss powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 7.5x55 Swiss, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.

Popular 7.5x55 Swiss bullets

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