8x58mmR Danish Krag

1889 · Royal Danish Arsenal · 2 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 8mm Danish Krag, 8x58R Krag-Jorgensen, Patron M/89

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter8.23 mm (0.324")
Neck Diameter8.98 mm (0.354")
Base Diameter13.13 mm (0.517")
Case Length58.1 mm (2.287")
Overall Length78.5 mm (3.091")
Max Pressure320 MPa (46,400 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight12.8 g (198 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity823 m/s (2700 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy4334 J (3197 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1889

Firearms chambered in 8x58mmR Danish Krag