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Cartridge comparison

8x57 JRS vs 9.3x74mmR

8x57 JRS and 9.3x74mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

8x57 JRS9.3x74mmR
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19051900
Bullet diameter0.3236″0.3661″
Case length2.2441″2.9409″
Max pressure47,863 psi49,313 psi
Recoil14–18 ft·lb22–30 ft·lb
Effective range300 yd200 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 9.3x74mmR trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare