7 x 66 SE v. Hofe
Reloading data for 7 x 66 SE v. Hofe cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_1097
Load data for caliber "7 x 66 SE v. Hofe"
The 7x66 SE Vom Hofe is a rifle cartridge that has been around since the 1950s and is still popular today. It was developed by Richard Hofe and Schienmann and is known for its impressive output, with a 170-grain Stopring bullet leaving the muzzle of a 7x66 SE vom Hofe rifle at 3,294 fps for a whopping 4,086 ft-lbs.This caliber loves flat base bullets, with the 1:9 twist rate being perfect for 120-160 grain bullets. It's suitable for milder calibers such as 7
| Caliber: | 7 x 66 SE v. Hofe |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type: | Rimmed |
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.285 '' | 7.24 mm |
| Primer Size: | Large Rifle Magnum (LRM) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 2.6'' | 65.99 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.31'' | 84 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 63817.6 psi | 4400 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.