Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.7x58mm Japanese vs 7.92x57mm Mauser
Cartridge comparison
7.7x58mm Japanese vs 7.92x57mm Mauser
7.92x57mm Mauser is faster (2,900 vs 2,500 fps); 7.92x57mm Mauser carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,494 ft·lb); 7.7x58mm Japanese recoils less.
7.7x58mm Japanese →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.92x57mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.7x58mm Japanese | 7.92x57mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1939 | 1888 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.311″ | 0.323″ |
| Case length | 2.276″ | 2.244″ |
| Velocity | 2,400–2,500 fps | 2,500–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,230–2,494 ft·lb | 2,400–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 11–15 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7.7x58mm Japanese faster than 7.92x57mm Mauser?
- 7.92x57mm Mauser is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,500 fps.
- Does 7.7x58mm Japanese hit harder than 7.92x57mm Mauser?
- 7.92x57mm Mauser carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,494 ft·lb).