9.3x57

[jkingrph]

I have on order a vintage Swede sporter in 9.3x57, dies, brass, and some 286 gr bullets. Does anyone have any loads or know of data sources.\?

[northwolf]

I have on order a vintage Swede sporter in 9.3x57, dies, brass, and some 286 gr bullets. Does anyone have any loads or know of data sources.\?

Here is an Archive on "Gunboard". There are reloading data and a general discussion.
http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=645

Try that.

[BerdanIII]

The Forgotten 9.3 x 57mm Mauser, D. Sturm, Big Bore Rifles and Cartridges

270-gr. Speer

IMR4895 - 46.0 - 2145 fps - Good hunting load
IMR4895 - 47.0 - 2205 - Maximum
W748 - 46.0 - 1985 - Accurate, mild
W748 - 48.0 - 2165 - Accurate, maximum
IMR3031 - 42.0 - 2110 - Fair

232-gr. Norma

IMR3031 - 45.0 - 2335 - Barnes data
IMR3031 - 48.0 - 2485 - Maximum, but accurate
N201 - 49.0 - 2329 - Norma data
N201 - 53.0 - 2435 - Warm, accurate
W748 - 54.0 - 2450 - Most accurate

286-gr. Norma

IMR3031 - 40.0 - 2000 - Barnes data
N201 - 44.6 - 2067 - Norma data, maximum

250-gr. Lyman 366408 - Unique - 15.0

Lyman .364" Maxi Ball "cast hard, left unsized, then dipped in liquid lube" - Unique -10.0

Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders, P.O. Ackley

200-gr.

IMR3031 - 44.0 - 2185 fps
IMR4064 - 45.0 - 2165
IMR4895 - 45.0 - 2740

220 -gr.

IMR4895 - 44.0 - 2085 fps
IMR4064 - 44.0 - 2100

250-gr.

IMR3031 - 42.0 - 2075 fps
IMR3031 - 51.0 - 2500
IMR4064 - 43.0 - 2060
IMR4064 - 50.0 - 2400
IMR4895 - 52.0 - 2400

275 - 280-gr.

IMR4064 - 42.0 - 2000
IMR4064 - 46.0 - 2160

Vihtavuori Reloading Manual, First Ed.

255-gr. Sako

Vihta. N140 - 50.9 grs. - 2260 fps - 37700 psi

Let us know how it goes.