Cartridge comparison
8mm Nambu vs 8mm Rast-Gasser
8mm Nambu and 8mm Rast-Gasser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8mm Nambu | 8mm Rast-Gasser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1902 | 1898 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3201″ | 0.3193″ |
| Case length | 0.8437″ | 1.063″ |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 14,504 psi |
| Recoil | 2–3.5 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
