Lindcott Armory Compare / 8mm Rast-Gasser vs 8mm Roth-Steyr
Cartridge comparison
8mm Rast-Gasser vs 8mm Roth-Steyr
8mm Roth-Steyr is faster (1,066 vs 787 fps); 8mm Roth-Steyr carries more energy (295 vs 173 ft·lb).
8mm Rast-Gasser →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
8mm Roth-Steyr →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 8mm Rast-Gasser | 8mm Roth-Steyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1898 | 1907 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.32″ | 0.321″ |
| Case length | 1.037″ | 0.734″ |
| Velocity | 744–787 fps | 1,033–1,066 fps |
| Energy | 155–173 ft·lb | 277–295 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2–3.5 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 40 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is 8mm Rast-Gasser faster than 8mm Roth-Steyr?
- 8mm Roth-Steyr is faster — up to 1,066 fps versus 787 fps.
- Does 8mm Rast-Gasser hit harder than 8mm Roth-Steyr?
- 8mm Roth-Steyr carries more muzzle energy (295 vs 173 ft·lb).