Rifle · CIP
9.3x57mm
The 9.3x57mm is a Swedish hunting cartridge based on the 8x57mm Mauser case necked up to 9.3mm.
- Caliber
- 0.3661″ · 9.3 mm
- Introduced
- 1898
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 9x57mm Mauser
- Primary use
- hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1898
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Sweden
- Inventor
- Various Swedish
- Manufacturer
- Norma
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Uncommon
- Case capacity
- 63 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:14.2
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 43,511 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 200 yd
- Max range
- 3150 yd
- Recoil
- 21.1–25.3 ft·lb
Introduced by Norma
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 9.3x57mm. Parent case: 9x57mm Mauser.
Performance
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 ⌀ | 10.00 | 0.394 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.95 | 0.431 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 17.5° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.94 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 11.95 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.30 | 0.051 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 9.14 | 0.360 | ≈ |
| Case length | 56.50 | 2.224 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 82.00 | 3.228 | ~ |
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. 9.3x57mm is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
3 reloading powders listed for 9.3x57mm, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in 9.3x57mm
Lineage
Connected reference
History
The 9.3x57mm was introduced in 1898 by Various Swedish, based on the 8x57mm Mauser case (Sweden).
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9.3x57mm use?
- 9.3x57mm typically uses a 1:14.2 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9.3x57mm?
- 9.3x57mm uses a 0.3661″ (9.3 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9.3x57mm still in production?
- 9.3x57mm is active; typical availability is uncommon.
- What is 9.3x57mm used for?
- 9.3x57mm is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 9.3x57mm based on?
- 9.3x57mm is derived from the 9x57mm Mauser case.
- What are the best powders for 9.3x57mm?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 9.3x57mm include Norma 201, 203-B, Norma 202.
Sources & provenance
- Standard C.I.P. — C.I.P. TDCC — Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers
- Reference Gun Digest Books — Cartridges of the World (Gun Digest Books, F. C. Barnes) · grain weights
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 20 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
