Lindcott Armory Rifle · CIP
9.3x62mm Mauser
Premier European dangerous game cartridge.
- Introduced
- 1905
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Otto Bock
- Manufacturer
- Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.366″
- Case length
- 2.441″
- Overall length
- 3.346″
- Base ⌀
- 0.47″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.473″
- Case capacity
- 75 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:14
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 56,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Max range
- 3500 yd
- Recoil
- 22–30 ft·lb
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 2,300–2,500 fps
- Energy
- 3,200–4,000 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 2,200–2,625 fps · 110 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- 8x57mm Mauser
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 110 active loads across 21 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 114 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSM | Trophy Gold | 286 | Berger VLD | 2,360 | 3,536 | 0.509 | $2.20 |
| Norma | Tipstrike | 232 | Tipstrike Polymer Tip | 2,690 | 3,727 | — | $3.00 |
| Prvi Partizan | PPU Rifle | 232 | FMJ | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $0.85 |
| Norma | Ecostrike | 200 | Ecostrike Lead-Free Polymer Tip | 2,625 | 3,060 | — | $2.80 |
| Norma | Oryx | 232 | Oryx | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $2.60 |
| Federal | Power-Shok | 232 | DGS | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $0.85 |
| Nosler | Safari | 232 | Solid | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $0.85 |
| Hornady | LEVERevolution | 232 | DGX Bonded | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $0.85 |
| Sellier & Bellot | Rifle | 232 | FMJ Solid | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $0.85 |
| Norma | Tipstrike | 232 | Polymer Tip | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $3.00 |
| HSM | HSM Trophy Gold | 232 | Monolithic Solid | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $2.20 |
| RWS | RWS Rifle | 232 | Monolithic Solid | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $1.80 |
| Norma | African PH | 232 | Bonded Soft Point | 2,625 | 3,549 | — | $4.00 |
| RWS | RWS ID | 258 | ID SP | 2,559 | 3,751 | — | $1.80 |
| Barnes | VOR-TX TSX BT | 250 | TSX BT | 2,550 | 3,609 | — | $0.85 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Suitable powders
1 reloading powder listed for 9.3x62mm Mauser, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading cost
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.
Firearms chambered in 9.3x62mm Mauser
12 models in the database chamber 9.3x62mm Mauser. Browse all →
Lineage
Drawn to one scale from published dimensions. Bottleneck shape is approximate (shoulder geometry not recorded).
Connected reference
History
Developed in 1905 by Otto Bock for hunting German colonial territories in Africa. Designed to fit standard Mauser 98 actions while providing dangerous game power. Became immensely popular with professional hunters and colonials. Regarded by many as the perfect all-around African cartridge. Still widely used in Europe and Africa today.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9.3x62mm Mauser use?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9.3x62mm Mauser?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser uses a 0.366″ (9.3 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9.3x62mm Mauser still in production?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser is active; typical availability is common.
- What is 9.3x62mm Mauser used for?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 9.3x62mm Mauser based on?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser is derived from the 8x57mm Mauser case.
- What are the best powders for 9.3x62mm Mauser?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 9.3x62mm Mauser include Reloader 19.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 110 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →