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 “