Lindcott Armory Compare / .303 British vs 7.7x58mm Japanese
Cartridge comparison
.303 British vs 7.7x58mm Japanese
.303 British is faster (2,690 vs 2,500 fps); .303 British carries more energy (2,600 vs 2,494 ft·lb); 7.7x58mm Japanese recoils less.
.303 British →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.7x58mm Japanese →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .303 British | 7.7x58mm Japanese | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1889 | 1939 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.311″ | 0.311″ |
| Case length | 2.222″ | 2.276″ |
| Velocity | 2,440–2,690 fps | 2,400–2,500 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,600 ft·lb | 2,230–2,494 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 49,000 psi | 50,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .303 British faster than 7.7x58mm Japanese?
- .303 British is faster — up to 2,690 fps versus 2,500 fps.
- Does .303 British hit harder than 7.7x58mm Japanese?
- .303 British carries more muzzle energy (2,600 vs 2,494 ft·lb).