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Cartridge comparison

9.5x47mmR vs 9x53mmR

9.5x47mmR and 9x53mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay 9.5x47mmR and 9x53mmR trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

9.5x47mmR9x53mmR
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18801962
Bullet diameter0.375″0.363″
Case length1.85″2.0866″
Max pressure18,000 psi49,313 psi
Recoil15–20 ft·lb16.8 ft·lb
Effective range200 yd250 yd
SAAMINot SAAMI standardizedNot SAAMI standardized
CIPNot standardizedCIP standardized
ObsoleteObsoleteObsolete

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.

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