8x53mmR Murata
1889 · Tsuneyoshi Murata · 2 firearms in catalog
Also known as: 8mm Murata, 8x53R Murata
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 8.1 mm (0.319") |
| Neck Diameter | 8.6 mm (0.339") |
| Base Diameter | 13 mm (0.512") |
| Case Length | 53 mm (2.087") |
| Overall Length | 75 mm (2.953") |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 15.9 g (245 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 564 m/s (1850 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 2454 J (1810 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1889 |
Firearms chambered in 8x53mmR Murata
- Murata Type 22 — Koishikawa (Tokyo) Army Arsenal · Rifle · 1889
- Murata Type 22 — Koishikawa (Tokyo) Army Arsenal · Rifle · 1889