Rifle · CIP
9.3x53mmR Finnish
9.3x53mmR Finnish is a rimmed bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Finland origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3661″ · 9.3 mm
- Introduced
- 1995
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1995
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Finland
- Inventor
- Finland military ordnance (approx)
- Manufacturer
- Lapua
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 63.1 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:15.0
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 49,313 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 250 yd
- Max range
- 1250 yd
- Recoil
- 18–19.5 ft·lb
Introduced by Lapua
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 9.3x53mmR Finnish, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.30 | 0.366 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.96 | 0.392 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.61 | 0.457 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 19.5° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.42 | 0.489 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 14.40 | 0.567 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.60 | 0.063 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 11.36 | 0.447 | ≈ |
| Case length | 53.30 | 2.098 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 76.00 | 2.992 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 9.3x53mmR Finnish is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
The 9.3x53mmR Finnish is a bottleneck rimmed rifle cartridge originating in Finland.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9.3x53mmR Finnish use?
- 9.3x53mmR Finnish typically uses a 1:15.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9.3x53mmR Finnish?
- 9.3x53mmR Finnish uses a 0.3661″ (9.3 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9.3x53mmR Finnish still in production?
- 9.3x53mmR Finnish is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 9.3x53mmR Finnish used for?
- 9.3x53mmR Finnish is primarily used for hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
