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- Firing a relatively heavy bullet of 14–16 g (220–250 grains) at a modest velocity of 670–700 m/s (2,200–2,300 ft/s), the 9×57mm is low in noise and recoil, pleasant to shoot, and regarded as accurate and effective on all but the very largest, most dangerous game at distances out to 250–300 m (300-350 yd).
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The 9.3x57 Mauser gained a small following but its popularity decreased after 1905 with the release of the more potent 9.3x62. The Mauser Company built 9.3x57 rifles based on their well established M98 action for a short period of time but soon adopted the 9.3x62 chambering which had received good reports in Africa.
It was created by simply necking-up the 8x57 Mauser case to accept 9.3mm (.366" diameter) bullets. The 9.3x57 is reasonably popular in Scandinavia for hunting moose (alg) and wild boar. Its purpose and ballistics are similar to the .358 Winchester cartridge.
Factory loaded ammunition with 232 grains (15.0 g) and 285 grains (18.5 g) bullets is available from Norma of Sweden. The 9.3×57mm Norma factory load with a 232 grains (15.0 g) bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2,362 feet per second (720 m/s) for 2,875 foot-pounds force (3,898 J) of energy, which makes it 10-20% more powerful than the 9×57mm.
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Jan 25, 2022 · The big 9.3mms are for the hunter who closes the gap. Figure 400 yards, 500 yards tops for the fastest of these. Hunters needing more reach should choose different cartridges. But now, let’s see which 9.3 cartridges are available, and what they are capable of.
In this blog, we will discuss the pros and cons of this cartridge and why it may be a good choice for some hunters. Pros: Power: The 9.3x57mm is a powerful cartridge that can take down big game animals, such as moose, elk, and bear. Its high energy and velocity make it effective for hunting at medium and long ranges.
Max. Case Length (l3): 2.22'' | 56.49 mm. Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: 3.23'' | 81.99 mm. Maximum Standardized Pressure: 43512 psi | 3000 bar. Reloading data for 9.3 x 57 cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
