Description
Premium 7.7 Japanese Arisaka Ammo
This is our premium 7.7 Japanese Arisaka load. With the same tight tolerances you have come to expect from Steinel Ammunition, this 7.7 X 58mm recipe achieves an average muzzle velocity of 2,380 fps from a 26″ barrel Type 99. This 174 grain FMJ load is more representative of the ammunition fired during WWII. For our lighter recoil 150 grain load click here.
Loaded with a Hornady 174 grain FMJBT projectile, this cartridge achieves approximately 2,380 FPS from a 26-inch Type 99 barrel. The bullet weight and overall loading profile closely mirror traditional WWII-era military ball ammunition while benefiting from modern quality-controlled components and assembly standards
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) |
| 0 | 2,380 | 2,188 | -0.5 |
| 100 | 2,205 | 1,878 | 0.0 |
| 200 | 2,037 | 1,603 | -6.7 |
| 300 | 1,877 | 1,361 | -21.7 |
| 400 | 1,725 | 1,150 | -46.7 |
| 500 | 1,584 | 969 | -83.4 |
Built for Historic Arisaka Rifles
The 7.7×58 Japanese cartridge – commonly referred to as:
- 7.7 Japanese
- 7.7 Jap
- 7.7 Arisaka
remains one of the more respected and historically significant military rifle cartridges from the WWII era. Steinel developed this load for enthusiasts who actively shoot and preserve these historic rifles while seeking dependable modern ammunition instead of aging surplus loads.
This ammunition is well suited for:
- Type 99 Arisaka rifles
- Military surplus rifle collections
- Recreational range shooting
- Historical firearm enthusiasts
- Vintage rifle competitions
