Cartridge comparison
8x57 JRS vs 8x58mmR Danish
8x57 JRS and 8x58mmR Danish are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8x57 JRS | 8x58mmR Danish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1889 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3236″ | 0.3185″ |
| Case length | 2.2441″ | 2.3031″ |
| Max pressure | 47,863 psi | 31,908 psi |
| Recoil | 14–18 ft·lb | 17.7–22.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 500 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
