9.3 x 57 load data

[kfd518]

Just to add to this. I contacted western powders and spoke with one of their technicians today concerning some data that was posted from an email on another board claimed to be by them, he confirmed the information an emailed me all the data he had in hand concerning this cartridge.
The email is as follows.

“Here is the requested load data .

Caliber: 9.3x57 Mauser.
Barrel length: 24”
COL: (max) 3.228”/82.0mm
Case Length: 2.224”/56.5mm (Trim: 2.204”)

Reduced loads:


Powder: Accurate -- 5744®.

Bullet weight: 270 to 290 grains.
Low load: 23.0 grains (1450 – 1550 ft/p/sec)
Start load: 27.0 grains (1650 -- 1750 Ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 35.0 grains (1950 -- 2050 Ft/p/sec).

Full power loads

Powder: Accurate – 2015®.

Bullet weight: 225 to 232 grains.
Start load: 40.0 grains (2100 – 2200 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 45.0 grains (2300 -- 2400 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 270 to 290 grains.
Start load: 36.0 grains (1850 – 1950 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 41.0 grains (2050 – 2150 Ft/p/sec).


Powder: Accurate – 2230®

Bullet weight: 250 grains.
Start load: 40.0 grains (1900 – 2000 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 44.0 grains (2100 – 2200 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 270 to 290grains.
Start load: 35.0 grains (1650 – 1750 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 41.0 grains (1900 – 2000 Ft/p/sec).


Powder: Accurate -- 2495®.

Bullet weight: 225 to 232 grains.
Start load: 44.0 grains (2150 – 2250 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 49.0 grains (2350 -- 2450 Ft/p/sec).Full case/compressed.

Bullet weight: 270 to 290 grains.
Start load: 39.0 grains (1450 – 1550 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 43.0 grains (1950 -- 2050 Ft/p/sec). Full case/compressed.


Powder: Accurate – 2520®

Bullet weight: 250 grains.
Start load: 46.0 grains (2000 – 2100 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 51.0 grains (2200 – 2300 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 270 to 290grains.
Start load: 43.0 grains (1750 – 1850 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 48.0 grains (2050 – 2150 Ft/p/sec).


Powder: Accurate -- 2700®.

Bullet weight: 225 to 232 grains.
Start load: 52.0 grains (2050 – 2150 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 57.0 grains (2300 -- 2400 Ft/p/sec). Full case

Bullet weight: 270 to 290 grains.
Start load: 48.0 grains (1800 – 1900 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 53.0 grains (2050 – 2150 Ft/p/sec). Full case


Don W.
CST
Hodgdon Powder Company
913-521-4791 “

[Landy88]

Thanks, kfd518 - good info, direct from Accurate.

This will be very useful since I already stock and use Accurate powders and theirs' are, also, some of the more available, during this shortage. A nice bonus is that they tend to be top performers in other medium bores for me, and this data hints at the same in the 9.3x57.

[444ttd]

9.3x57 made from 8x57 ppu







275gr wfn gc and 39.0gr of imr4895 at 100 yards

[sharps4590]

Thanks kfd!! Finally, something I can use the 5744 in! I know...it's good for a lot of cartridges but I either don't shoot any of those or don't have data for the ones I do shoot....or already have good loads worked up for with other powders.

[kfd518]

Loaded up ladder test with 2495 and 232 oryx( need to do with Vulcan as well). Now just have to get front sight either bought or built and get this thing tested.

[10x]

Has any one had success with 0.376" 200 grain Sierra sized down to 0.367" or 0.366" in 9.3X57?

[sharps4590]

My experience has been that swaging down jacketed bullets is really iffy once you go greater than .005. Often the jacket and core separate. Others might have different experience.

[10x]

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[kfd518]

Non cast content.
So I finally got around to checking my long time loaded ladder of 9.3x57 AA2495/232 Norman oryx. Got to 46 grain load with 3x2189 FPS, 1x 2164, 1x 2176. 2.5” at 100 yds I need to bring the rear sight high down and dress the notch a bit wider. 10 yd standoff for the chronograph wasn’t enough. The muzzle blast knocked the first light screen off twice before I moved it out to 15 yds. I am confident this load is more accurate than this but my target was low and some weeds were interfering with my sight picture. I will load some Vulcans and see if I get a similar point of impact after I mow my range and get the rear sight set.

[10x]

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