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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 Nambu8mm Rast-Gasser
TypePistolRevolver
Introduced19061898
Bullet diameter0.3201″0.3193″
Case length0.8437″1.063″
Max pressure22,000 psi18,000 psi
Recoil2–3.5 ft·lb2–3.5 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd25 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.

ToolOverlay 8mm Nambu and 8mm Rast-Gasser trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare