Lindcott Armory Compare / 8x57 JRS vs 9.3x62mm Mauser
Cartridge comparison
8x57 JRS vs 9.3x62mm Mauser
8x57 JRS is faster (2,560 vs 2,500 fps); 9.3x62mm Mauser carries more energy (4,000 vs 3,198 ft·lb); 8x57 JRS recoils less.
8x57 JRS →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9.3x62mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 8x57 JRS | 9.3x62mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1905 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.323″ | 0.366″ |
| Case length | 2.244″ | 2.441″ |
| Velocity | 2,330–2,560 fps | 2,300–2,500 fps |
| Energy | 2,364–3,198 ft·lb | 3,200–4,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 47,863 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 14–18 ft·lb | 22–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is 8x57 JRS faster than 9.3x62mm Mauser?
- 8x57 JRS is faster — up to 2,560 fps versus 2,500 fps.
- Does 8x57 JRS hit harder than 9.3x62mm Mauser?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser carries more muzzle energy (4,000 vs 3,198 ft·lb).