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| Can you hear me now? | Post; Arisaka or Enfield .303Hey, y'all, I need a little bit help about Arisaka and Enfield's bullet. Are they same kind of the bullet. 7.7mm cartridge?
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| Tribunus Laticlavius | No, the Arisaka uses a 6.5mm round (unique to Japan). The Enfield are .303. |
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| Primus Pilus | The 7.7mm cartridge is essentially .303 Brit. with the rim removed. The bullets are interchangeable. 6.5 is the older cartridge. After some battlefield experience, the Japanese decided that they needed a heavier caliber rifle, and, as they did with many aspects of their weapons, they borrowed heavily from Western technology. Links below for those who are curious. History of the rifle: http://world.guns.ru/rifle/rfl22-e.htm An example of said .303/7.7mm bullet for sale: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=423174 |
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| Can you hear me now? | Interesting websites. I have two Arisakas. I think they are Type 38. I bought 7.7mm Cartiridge from the Gun Show. And it's pretty fitted to Type 38. |
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| Primus Pilus | They're fun to shoot, but can be rather more expensive than other similar weapons. |
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| Can you hear me now? | They are free for me. My great uncle got them when he was in pacific theater against Japaneses. |
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| Primus Pilus | I left out "to shoot." Depending on where you get the ammo, you'll be left paying around $1.75 per round. Surplus ammo is a collectors item and sells for much higher prices. |
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| Can you hear me now? | I have 20 7.7mm and they are $18. |
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| Forum Digger | Id still personally buy a lee enfield. Common as dogs bollocks, but good and cheap.
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| Milforum Gnat | Well, my school used Enfields as training rifles. They are heavy, but good.
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