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Cartridge comparison

7.5x54mm French MAS vs 8x57mm J (8x57 I)

7.5x54mm French MAS and 8x57mm J (8x57 I) are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay 7.5x54mm French MAS and 8x57mm J (8x57 I) trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

7.5x54mm French MAS8x57mm J (8x57 I)
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19291888
Bullet diameter0.3087″0.3185″
Case length2.126″2.2441″
Max pressure55,114 psi55,114 psi
Recoil12–16 ft·lb15.5–17.7 ft·lb
Effective range800 yd300 yd
SAAMIMilitary standardNot SAAMI standardized
CIPCIP standardizedCIP standardized
Obsolete—Obsolete

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

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