In Europe this round is called 7,7x58mm Japanese Arisaka and it was adopted by the Japanese army in 1939 to replace the older 6,5 mm round. For some reason they ended up using both rounds during WW II. It uses the same .311 bullets as the .303 British, and is very similar in performance. However, the 7,7 Japanese – or the .31 Jap, as it sometimes is called – is rimless as opposed to the rimmed case of the .303 British. Like the .303 it could be characterized as an old 8mm-08 and is covers almost the same range of game as the .308 Winchester. Specifications for Norma 7.7×58 Japanese 174 Grain Jacketed Soft Point Centerfire Rifle Ammunition: Manufacturer: Norma Cartridge: 7.7x58mm Arisaka Number of Rounds: 20 Bullet Type: Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) Bullet Weight: 174 grain Cartridge Case Material: Brass Muzzle Velocity: 2500 ft/s Application: Medium Game Package Type: Box Primer Style: Centerfire Lead Free: No Dimensions: 1.35 X 3.75 X 6.25 in Package Contents: Norma Ammo 7.7 Jap 174gr. Soft Point 20-pack
2 reviews for Norma 7.7×58 Japanese 174 Grain Jacketed Soft Point Centerfire Rifle Ammunition
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StephenB –
In short, it is quality Norma ammo. Solid cases, crimped well, with good bullets.
Larry –
I had the hardest time finding this cartridge for years. My father brought home a 7.7 Arisaka from WWII and had to quit shooting it for a while. I was thrilled to see Optics was able to stock this ammo and at a great price!