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7.5 x 58 SR (Japanese Type 89):


Calibre specification
Metric (mm) Imperial (in)
Calibre 7.7 x 58
Name: Type 89
Case Type: Semi-rimmed, bottlenecked
Bullet Diameter: 7.96
Case Length: 58
Rim Diameter: 12.70
Neck Diameter: 8.64
Shoulder Diameter:
Base Diameter: 11.95
Total Length: 79.6
Weight: 24.8 grammes
Primer: Berdan
Year Introduced: 1929
Also known as:
  • 7.7mm Type 92
  • 7.7 Japanese with groove and rim

  • Countries using this calibre
    Japan

    Sources:

  • Huon, 1986

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