Cartridge comparison
7mm Nambu vs 8mm Nambu
7mm Nambu and 8mm Nambu are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7mm Nambu | 8mm Nambu | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1902 | 1906 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2787″ | 0.3201″ |
| Case length | 0.7795″ | 0.8437″ |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2–4 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
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.