S&B 7 X 65R SP 9,1 G

S&B 7×65 R SP is a fast hunting cartridge with a 9.1-gram soft point bullet for 7×65 R caliber firearms. The soft lead core and precisely engineered jacket ensure, according to the manufacturer, controlled bullet expansion and high retained weight.

Suitable for use in

• Firearms marked exactly for caliber 7×65 R

• Break-action hunting rifles

• 7×65 R caliber combination hunting guns

• Hunting where soft point bullets are permitted

• Ambush and stalking hunts

• Hunters who prefer a fast 9.1-gram load

• Medium hunting distances after checking point of impact

• Firearms for which the manufacturer allows the use of this factory cartridge

Why choose S&B 7×65 R SP?

• Classic SP soft point bullet

• 9.10 g or 140 gr bullet weight

• Jacket designed for controlled expansion

• High retained weight as stated by the manufacturer

• Muzzle velocity 883 m/s

• Muzzle energy 3548 J

• 169 m manufacturer-specified MRD

• Rimmed 7×65 R case for break-action firearms

• Factory brass case

• 20 cartridges per box

Technical data

• Caliber: 7×65 R

• Bullet type: SP or soft point

• Bullet construction: soft lead core and metal jacket

• Bullet action: controlled expansion

• Bullet weight: 9.10 g / 140 gr

• Bullet jacket material: CuZn 10

• Bullet number: 2931

• Sectional density: 0.248 lb/in²

• Ballistic coefficient: G1 0.231

• Ballistic coefficient: G7 0.115

• Total cartridge weight: 23.4 g

• Cartridge length: 81.20 mm

• Case: rimmed brass case

• +P load: no

• Estimated power factor: 405.6 kgr·fps

• Test barrel length: 680 mm

Ballistic data

Manufacturer's published figures with a 680 mm test barrel:

• At muzzle: 883 m/s and 3548 J

• At 100 m: 750 m/s and 2556 J

• At 200 m: 628 m/s and 1795 J

• At 300 m: 518 m/s and 1221 J

• At 400 m: 418 m/s and 793 J

Actual muzzle velocity and energy may vary depending on barrel length, firearm design, ammunition lot, and environmental conditions.

Trajectory with sights zeroed at 100 meters

• 50 m: –0.6 cm

• 100 m: 0.0 cm

• 200 m: –12.7 cm

• 300 m: –50.5 cm

• 400 m: –125.6 cm

Trajectory with MRD setting

• 50 m: +1.3 cm

• 100 m: +3.9 cm

• 200 m: –5.0 cm

• 300 m: –39.0 cm

• 400 m: –110.2 cm

• MRD: 169 m

MRD is the manufacturer's calculated optimal sight distance, at which the bullet's trajectory does not rise more than 4 cm above the line of sight. This does not mean the maximum usable or hunting distance of the ammunition.

Packaging

• Cartridges per box: 20

• Boxes per shipping case: 20

• Cartridges per shipping case: 400

• Box dimensions: 133.5 × 28.5 × 86 mm

• Approximate box weight: 0.55 kg

• Shipping case dimensions: 195 × 305 × 155 mm

• Approximate shipping case weight: 11.3 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the R mean in the caliber marking?

R denotes a rimmed cartridge case. This design is common in break-action rifles and combination guns, as the protruding rim makes it easier to remove the case from the chamber.

Are 7×65 R and 7×64 the same cartridge?

No. Although the cartridges have similar purposes, their case design and dimensions are different. The 7×65 R cartridge should only be used in firearms with a caliber marking that exactly matches 7×65 R.

Is the SP bullet lead-free?

No. This soft point bullet has a lead core. For areas or uses requiring lead-free hunting bullets, choose a suitable alternative and check local regulations.

Is the SP bullet suitable for training?

The cartridge can be used to check point of impact and reliability, but the expanding design is primarily intended for hunting. For regular target practice, an FMJ load of the same caliber may be more practical.

Does MRD 169 m mean the maximum shooting distance?

No. MRD is the manufacturer-calculated trajectory-based sighting distance. Actual safe and ethical hunting distance depends on firearm accuracy, shooter skill, game, weather, and local legal requirements.

Will a 9.1-gram cartridge hit the same point as a heavier load?

Not necessarily. Changing bullet weight, construction, muzzle velocity, or ammunition lot can alter the point of impact. The point of impact of each hunting load must be confirmed with your firearm at the range.

When is S&B 7×65 R SP the right choice?

This load is suitable for owners of 7×65 R caliber firearms who are looking for a fast hunting cartridge with a classic soft point construction. The 9.1-gram bullet achieves a manufacturer-stated muzzle velocity of 883 m/s from a 680 mm test barrel and delivers 2556 J of energy at 100 meters.

A heavier hunting bullet may be a better choice if a greater bullet mass or different terminal ballistics are preferred. FMJ loads are more practical for regular training, as their bullets are not designed for controlled expansion.

Expert recommendation

Before going hunting, check the point of impact with cartridges from the same lot and at the actual shooting distance. The manufacturer’s trajectory table is for reference but does not account for your firearm’s barrel length, sight height, or specific accuracy.

Always check your firearm’s caliber marking and manual. Do not use 7×65 R cartridges in a 7×64 firearm or select ammunition based only on bullet diameter. When hunting, also consider the game, hunting method, and local ammunition requirements.

Fast soft point bullet for caliber 7×65 R

S&B 7×65 R SP 9.1 g combines high muzzle velocity, a controlled expansion soft point bullet, and a rimmed case. It is a practical hunting load for break-action rifles or combination guns marked exactly for caliber 7×65 R.