The 7×33mm Sako cartridge was created in Finland in 1942 as a small game cartridge for animals such as the Capercaillie and Black Grouse. It is based on a 9×19mm Parabellum case that has been lengthened and necked down to accept a 7.21 mm (0.284 in) bullet.[1] The cartridge overall length is 44.30 mm (1.744 in), with a case length of 33.30 mm (1.311 in) and a base diameter of 10 mm (0.39 in). The bottleneck bends at 26.50 mm (1.043 in) (diameter 9.50 mm (0.374 in)) and straightens at 29.12 mm (1.146 in) (diameter 7.80 mm (0.307 in)). The Bertram company of Australia makes brass for it. Sako offers two loadings: a 78 gr (5.1 g) FMJ, and a 78 gr soft nose.[2]

7×33mm Sako
TypeRifle
Place of originFinland
Production history
DesignerSako
Designed1942
ManufacturerSako
Produced1942–1960s
Specifications
Parent case9×19mm Parabellum
Case typeRimless, bottlenecked
Bullet diameter7.26 mm (0.286 in)
Neck diameter7.9 mm (0.31 in)
Shoulder diameter9.5 mm (0.37 in)
Rim diameter10 mm (0.39 in)
Rim thickness1.27 mm (0.050 in)
Case length33.3 mm (1.31 in)
Overall length44.4 mm (1.75 in)
Rifling twist1 turn in 401.32 mm (15.800 in)
Primer typeSmall rifle
Maximum pressure40,611 psi (280,000 kPa)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
78 gr (5 g) JHP/FMJ 732 m/s (2,400 ft/s) 1,353 J (998 ft⋅lbf)
Test barrel length: 24 in (610 mm)
Source(s): Ammo Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition, Page 395, Michael Brussard

Rifles chambered in this caliber include the Sako Models L42 and L46.

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  1. ^ https://cartridgecollector.net/cartridge/7-x-33-sako/
  2. ^ "Sako patruunataulukko" [Sako ammunition table] (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.