Never the less, if I were reloading 9.3x57mm cartridges, I would watch case length carefully and check for incipient case head separations. Since the 9.3x57 is a standard rimless case that headspaces on the shoulder, that small shoulder could cause headspacing problems, but apparently its angle is sharp enough that it doesn't. The larger 9.3mm bullet diameter is the big difference, with consequently a much reduced shoulder area. The 9.3x57 Mauser retains the 8x57's case dimensions in regard to rim and head diameter, case length, and shoulder angle. The 9.3x57 Mauser is not interchangeable with either of these cartridges. The 9.3x57 Mannlicher is a different cartridge, but similar in appearance. It is important not to confuse the 9.3x57 Mauser cartridge with the similar 9x57 Mauser, which is based on the same 8x57 case but necked-up to accept 9mm (.356" diameter) bullets. Its purpose and ballistics are similar to the. The 9.3x57 is reasonably popular in Scandinavia for hunting moose (alg) and wild boar. It was created by simply necking-up the 8x57 Mauser case to accept 9.3mm (.366" diameter) bullets. The 9.3x57 Mauser was introduced around the turn of the 20th Century.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |