destruction tests conducted by U.S. arsenals the Arisaka was actually stronger than any other bolt action battle rifle. It outlasted pressures that destroyed Mausers, Springfields, and Enfields. On the other hand the Arisaka is a little more unwieldy and is certainly " uglier" . But it is a very servicable, safe, action.
Actually, it was P.O. Ackley who conducted these destruction tests, and he used the 6.5mm Arisaka action for testing, not the later one in 7.7mm, which is a modification of the original Arisaka action. The 7.7' s aren' t quite up to the strength (or high quality level) of the earlier 6.5mm ones, but nontheless are strong, safe and serviceable, as long as they are not the " last ditch" cast-receiver variety. The 7.7X58mm Japanese cartridge case holds a lot more powder than the .308 or the .303 British, and in the Japanese front-lockup action, can be loaded to velocity levels somewhat beyond the .303 British round.