I just worked up some loads for my Sako 7x64 with some brass headstamped "Cineshot 7x64". This is a new headstamp to me, but the brass seemed of good quality and consistent. I probably bought it off of someone here on AR, but the ravages of time (more than a month has gone by) have erased its origin from my memory.

Anyway, I'm curious as to who made this brass, which is presumably from a European source for this traditionally European metric caliber.

Cineshot is or was, what I know, RWS brass. So quality is best. I bought 400 cases of 8x57IS Cineshot in the past (DAG on headstamp).

Thanks for that information. From outward appearances and its consistency it does appear to be well-made brass.

I've used Cineshot ammunition while shooting at indoor cinema ranges in Germany. It is presumably non-toxic ammo that can be used indoors with no air quality/residue problems for the shooter or range operator. The loaded ammo is low powered and has a special "target-only' bullet. As far as I know RWS uses the same brass case in Cineshot as their hunting ammunition, so as Jiri wrote, some of the best brass in the world. I like RWS brass best for my 7x64 rifles.

today i learned. TIL -- thanks!

I have both RWS and RWS Cineshot brass in 9.3x74R. If I remember correctly, when I weghed them, the cineshot was lighter.

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I've used Cineshot ammunition while shooting at indoor cinema ranges in Germany.

Well, now the name makes sense! "Cine(ma) Shot". I have to assume that it is headstamped that way to identify it for that particular use.

I weighed some of the once-fired 7x64 Cineshot brass which came in around 204 grains (with spent primer in place). The R-P .30-06 brass which I reformed into 7x64 averaged about 195 grains in the same condition.

Just an interesting side note. When a hunter is invited to a Treibjagd or Druckjagd (group hunt for driven game) in Germany, it is required to show credentials when checking in. That means your hunting licence, and ALSO a certificate from a shooting range ensuring that the shooter is competent on moving targets. Formerly this shooting test was done at an outdoor range with a target on rails, it is now more typically done at an indoor cinema with real life videos of the game in various typical situations. Hits are recorded on a special interactive movie screen in real time, and can be played back. A wonderful way to become a competent shooter of running game without wounding any. Minimum qualifying score is 5/8 shots in the vitals during the official qualifying round. All the German companions I shot with on two occasions shot 6/8 or 7/8 scores on running wild boar, while I managed 5/8 both times. It was a little humbling, as I consider myself a good shot. I wish we had access to shooting cinemas here in Canada.