The Norma Whitetail 7.7x58mm Japanese Arisaka 174 Grain Soft Point ammunition (MPN: 20177292) is factory-loaded hunting ammunition designed for firearms chambered in 7.7 Jap. Featuring a 174-grain jacketed soft-point bullet with an exposed lead core, a flat base, and a tapered copper jacket, this load is engineered for controlled expansion and deep penetration on medium-to-large game. Each box contains 20 rounds loaded in Sweden with premium Boxer-primed virgin brass cases.

Key Features

• Controlled Terminal Expansion: The 174-grain exposed soft-point projectile initiates uniform mushrooming on impact, transferring energy reliably into vital organs while maintaining structural integrity.
• Consistent Ballistic Power: Produces a factory muzzle velocity of 2,493 to 2,500 fps (~760 to 762 m/s) and a muzzle energy of 2,402 to 2,415 ft-lbs (~3,257 to 3,274 J) for predictable trajectory.
• Premium Reloadable Components: Built with non-corrosive Boxer primers and virgin brass casings manufactured to tight tolerances for reliable cycling and extended handloading case life.
• Historic Rifle Optimization: Specifically tailored for factory-standard 7.7x58mm Japanese military surplus rifles, such as the Type 99 Arisaka, as well as custom sporting builds in this calibre.

Specifications

• Calibre: 7.7x58mm Japanese (7.7 Jap)
• Bullet Weight: 174 grains (11.27 g)
• Bullet Type: Jacketed Soft Point (SP / JSP)
• Sectional Density: 0.252
• Muzzle Velocity: 2,493–2,500 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 2,402–2,415 ft-lbs
• Case Type: Reloadable brass
• Primer Type: Non-corrosive Boxer
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Packaging Dimensions: Approximately 34 mm × 95 mm × 159 mm (1.35 in × 3.75 in × 6.25 in)

Who is the Norma Whitetail 7.7 Jap 174gr Soft Point for?

• Hunters targeting medium-to-large game with Type 99 Arisaka rifles — Delivers 2,402 to 2,415 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and a 0.252 sectional density from a 174-grain soft-point projectile, providing the terminal expansion and penetration required for deer and feral pigs at effective working distances.
• Handloaders seeking 7.7x58mm Japanese brass — Provides Swedish-manufactured virgin brass casings and non-corrosive Boxer primers loaded to a consistent 2,493 to 2,500 fps muzzle velocity, offering durable parent cases for handloading 7.7 Jap hunting ammunition.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond its optimal 0 to 250-metre effective range, thick-skinned or dangerous game such as scrub bulls and water buffalo (which require larger calibres with bonded core or non-expanding solid projectiles), or non-matching chambers such as 6.5x50mm Arisaka, .303 British, 7.65x53mm Argentine, or 7.92x57mm Mauser.