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9x57mm Mauser
9x57mm Mauser is a rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3575″ · 9.08 mm
- Introduced
- 1890
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 7.92x57mm Mauser
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1890
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Mauser (approx: name-implied maker)
- Standard
- CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 64.2 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:14.2
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 40,611 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 250 yd
- Max range
- 1250 yd
- Recoil
- 18.4–27.5 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 9x57mm Mauser, 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
- 7.92x57mm Mauser
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 ⌀ | 9.08 | 0.357 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.83 | 0.387 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.95 | 0.431 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 19.1° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.94 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 11.95 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.30 | 0.051 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 8.98 | 0.354 | ≈ |
| Case length | 56.80 | 2.236 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 81.00 | 3.189 | ✓ |
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. 9x57mm Mauser 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.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 1890 by Unknown, derived from the 7.92x57mm Mauser.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9x57mm Mauser use?
- 9x57mm Mauser typically uses a 1:14.2 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9x57mm Mauser?
- 9x57mm Mauser uses a 0.3575″ (9.08 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9x57mm Mauser still in production?
- 9x57mm Mauser is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
- What is 9x57mm Mauser used for?
- 9x57mm Mauser is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 9x57mm Mauser based on?
- 9x57mm Mauser is derived from the 7.92x57mm Mauser case.
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 →
