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Cartridge comparison

8x57 JRS vs 9.3x62mm Mauser

8x57 JRS and 9.3x62mm Mauser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

8x57 JRS9.3x62mm Mauser
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19051905
Bullet diameter0.3236″0.3661″
Case length2.2441″2.4409″
Max pressure47,863 psi56,000 psi
Recoil14–18 ft·lb22–30 ft·lb
Effective range300 yd250 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay 8x57 JRS and 9.3x62mm Mauser trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare