9.3 x 62 mm
| 9.3 x 62 mm | |
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9.3 × 62 mm .30-06 Springfield (7.62 × 63 mm) 8 × 57 mm IS 6.5 × 55 mm 7.62 × 51 mm NATO |
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| general information | |
| caliber | 9.3 x 62 mm |
| Sleeve shape | Rimless with pull-out groove |
| Dimensions | |
| Sleeve shoulder ⌀ | 11.43 mm |
| Sleeve neck ⌀ | 9.91 mm |
| Floor ⌀ | 9.3 mm |
| Cartridge bottom ⌀ | 11.93 mm |
| Sleeve length | 62 mm |
| Cartridge length | 83.6 mm |
| Weights | |
| Bullet weight | 14.9–19 g (230–293 grain ) |
| Powder weight | 3.4-4.0 g (52-62 grain ) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Speed v 0 | 720-800 m / s |
| Max. Gas pressure | 3900 bar |
| Bullet energy E 0 | 4500-5200 years |
| Lists on the subject | |
The 9.3 × 62 mm is a rifle cartridge developed for hunting in Africa and large game . With a bullet diameter of 9.3 mm, it has a case length of 62 mm.
development
The 9.3 × 62 mm was commissioned by German colonial officials from Berlin gunsmith Otto Bock for farmers in Africa at the beginning of the 20th century . The cartridge should be able to be fired from cheap rifles , i.e. normal systems, and still be suitable for hunting savannah game in Africa. Although it provides sufficient power for the hunt for the Big Five with suitable bullets , its use is not permitted in a few countries due to the minimum diameter of 9.5 mm, i.e. caliber .375, which dates from the time under British administration.
In Germany, the cartridge is experiencing a revival by their effectiveness in driven hunt and hunting wild boar . Because of its short case in relation to the caliber, it can be fired very well in short-barreled and light weapons. The recoil is moderate. The cartridge's weakness lies in its limited range. From 150 m the trajectory of the bullet drops sharply. The disadvantage can, however, be compensated for with modern lead tape bullets made of copper or brass.
Web links
- Product page of the ammunition 9.3 × 62 mm from one manufacturer
- 9.3 x 62 mm and their synonyms at mselect.free.fr
Individual evidence
- ↑ CIP 9.3 x 62 (PDF, 35.3 kB) ( Memento from July 7, 2017 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Hirtenberger: Ballistic data for rifle cartridges (caliber .22 Hornet to .375 H&H Mag.) (PDF, 132 kB) ( Memento from January 27, 2017 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Chris Bekker: A medium bore rifle with low recoil and low bolt back thrust at reloadersnest.com ( memento from July 1, 2017 in the Internet Archive ), accessed on April 19, 2018