9.3x57mm mauser

[NVcurmudgeon]

JohnH, Cartridges of the World has these factory loads:
.358 Win. 200 gr. 2490 fps
.358 Win. 250 gr. 2250 fps
9.3 X 57 232 gr. 2330 fps (handload)
9.3 X 57 286 gr. 2065 fps.
Looks like the .358, compared to the 9.3 X 57, traded off 30 gr. bullet weight to gain 200 fps.

[Frank46]

JDL, Its funny, I have 30-06's, 308's, 303, 30-30 and 45-70 and more than I care to name. But after looking at sarco's web site I decided I gotta have one of these. So what if you have to make 9.3's out of 8mm brass?. I have about 200 rem 8mm cases and if I really get desparate I have about 180 Israeli 8mm cases dated 1954-55 to play with.Sometimes you get in a rut or you want to try something new. As far as the husky in 9.3x57 is concerned I can either have the bolt altered and scope mounted or
install a steel lyman 57 sme (springfield, mauser, enfield) sight and just use iron sights.
Or could have the bolt alterem with a mannlicher type bolt handle. Either way would be way cool as my oldest daughter would say. When I get the new/old rifle will post about it here for all to read about. I could do no less. Thanks, Frank

[JDL]

John,
I'm going to try this one more time as the computer locks up whenever I try to submit a responce.

NVcurmudgeon gave you the printed specs on the cartridges. I can't give addition information on the 9.3s, but both my .358s will propel the 180 grain Barnes X 2700 fps or slightly over; 225 Sierra over 2500 fps; 250 Speer 2300-2350 fps (which is most excellent on elk!). Although the model 70 produces the most velocity, the BLR is more accurate, especially with cast boolits.-JDL

[drinks]

I am using a Handirifle in .35 Whelen, with a Lyman 358315, wws, 1% Tin, 1oz chilled shot per 7-8 lb alloy, water dropped , BHN 18-19, LBT blue lube, with 40gr IMR 4198, I am getting 2380fps with no leading and good accuracy, for me that is 2" or less at 100yds with a scope, I am not a very good target shooter.
The .358 should get very close to this and the 9.3x57 has more case capacity.

[Frank46]

JohnH, the vitavouri loading manual lists approx 50grs N140 with the 250gr bullet at about 2250 fps. They also said that this cartridge is not supported by either CIP or SAMMI. In a 98 action you could probably get more velocity. But be aware that the 96 action the swedes used for their model 96 and model 38 rifles are also chambered for this cartridge. Saw a 96 so barrelled at a gun show a few weeks ago. So if you decide
to get one get a 98 action. Frank