The 9.3x57mm is a Swedish hunting cartridge based on the 8x57mm Mauser case necked up to 9.3mm. Developed around 1898, it became the standard conversion for Swedish military surplus bolt-actions. Still in production and popular for moose hunting in Scandinavia.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1898, Sweden
Bullet diameter: 0.366" (9.3 mm)
Case length: 2.244" (57 mm)
Max pressure: 57,000 PSI
Rim type: rimless
Muzzle velocity: 2050–2230 fps
Primary use: hunting
Production status: Active