8x22mm Nambu

1904 · Kijiro Nambu · 7 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 8mm Nambu, 8mm Japanese, 8x22mm

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter8.12 mm (0.320")
Neck Diameter8.62 mm (0.339")
Base Diameter9.08 mm (0.357")
Case Length21.84 mm (0.860")
Overall Length31.75 mm (1.250")
Typical Bullet Weight6.6 g (102 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity325 m/s (1066 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy325 J (240 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1904

Firearms chambered in 8x22mm Nambu