I'm gathering resources to shoot my Arisaka type 99. Can't find bullets.
I have a ton of 7.62x54R. I'm willing to sacrifice some rounds for this project.
My understanding is the bullet is 150 gr .312 diameter.
Safe or Unsafe? Or should I wait for bullets to come back?
I ran across this.
https://loaddata.com/Cartridge/77x58mm-Japanese-Arisaka-PO-Ackley-Data/6577
"Warning! Notes: This cartridge is the other Japanese service cartridge used during World War II. It is often referred to as the .31 Jap but actually it is neither a .30 or .31 calibre, but a .303, using bullets measuring .312-.314. Thousands of these rifles have been re-chambered to accept the regular .30-06 cartridge, but this is a dangerous conversion without setting the barrel back at least 3/8", because the Jap chamber is oversize at the butt for our standard cartridge thus increasing the danger of ruptured cases near the head. Reloaders should always use bullets measuring .311, rather than the standard .308 bullet. (Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders/Vol. 1 - P.O. Ackley, 1962) NOTE: USE THIS DATA WITH EXTREME CAUTION"
I have a ton of 7.62x54R. I'm willing to sacrifice some rounds for this project.
My understanding is the bullet is 150 gr .312 diameter.
Safe or Unsafe? Or should I wait for bullets to come back?
I ran across this.
https://loaddata.com/Cartridge/77x58mm-Japanese-Arisaka-PO-Ackley-Data/6577
"Warning! Notes: This cartridge is the other Japanese service cartridge used during World War II. It is often referred to as the .31 Jap but actually it is neither a .30 or .31 calibre, but a .303, using bullets measuring .312-.314. Thousands of these rifles have been re-chambered to accept the regular .30-06 cartridge, but this is a dangerous conversion without setting the barrel back at least 3/8", because the Jap chamber is oversize at the butt for our standard cartridge thus increasing the danger of ruptured cases near the head. Reloaders should always use bullets measuring .311, rather than the standard .308 bullet. (Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders/Vol. 1 - P.O. Ackley, 1962) NOTE: USE THIS DATA WITH EXTREME CAUTION"