7.7x58mm Arisaka

1939 · Imperial Japanese Army · 9 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 7.7mm Japanese, 7.7x58mm Type 99, .303 Japanese

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.92 mm (0.312")
Neck Diameter8.66 mm (0.341")
Base Diameter11.96 mm (0.471")
Case Length58 mm (2.283")
Overall Length80 mm (3.150")
Max Pressure360 MPa (52,206 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight11.3 g (174 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity730 m/s (2395 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy3010 J (2220 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimless Bottleneck
Introduced1939

Firearms chambered in 7.7x58mm Arisaka