Compare / 9.3x62mm Mauser vs 9.3x64mm Brenneke

Cartridge comparison

9.3x62mm Mauser vs 9.3x64mm Brenneke

9.3x64mm Brenneke is faster (2,750 vs 2,500 fps); 9.3x64mm Brenneke carries more energy (4,800 vs 4,000 ft·lb).

9.3x62mm Mauser →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−156″156″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9.3x64mm Brenneke →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−129″129″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9.3x62mm Mauser9.3x64mm Brenneke
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19051927
Bullet ⌀0.366″0.366″
Case length2.441″2.52″
Velocity2,300–2,500 fps2,560–2,750 fps
Energy3,200–4,000 ft·lb3,374–4,800 ft·lb
Max pressure56,000 psi63,000 psi
Recoil22–30 ft·lb22–30 ft·lb
Eff. range300 yd350 yd

FAQs

Is 9.3x62mm Mauser faster than 9.3x64mm Brenneke?
9.3x64mm Brenneke is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,500 fps.
Does 9.3x62mm Mauser hit harder than 9.3x64mm Brenneke?
9.3x64mm Brenneke carries more muzzle energy (4,800 vs 4,000 ft·lb).