9x53R
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The Soviet
9x53R rifle cartridge was designed for hunting in the USSR. It is a 7.62x54mmR necked up to accommodate a larger bullet. Two bullet types are available:
Several rifles were designed for this cartridge: Los' (Moose), Medved' (Bear), VPO-103 and Saiga-9
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This cartridge should not be confused with 9.3x53R Finnish which has similar dimensions, but a slightly larger bullet (71.45 mm overall cartridge length) and, more important, higher maximum pressure - 340 MPa.
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
9x53R rifle cartridge was designed for hunting in the USSR. It is a 7.62x54mmR necked up to accommodate a larger bullet. Two bullet types are available:
- Type A - SP for hunting 250–500 kg animals
- Type B - FMJ for hunting 70–250 kg animals
Several rifles were designed for this cartridge: Los' (Moose), Medved' (Bear), VPO-103 and Saiga-9
Saiga semi-automatic rifle
The Saiga Semi-Automatic Rifles are a family of Russian semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Izhmash, who also manufacture the original AK-series assault rifles and SVD sniper rifles...
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This cartridge should not be confused with 9.3x53R Finnish which has similar dimensions, but a slightly larger bullet (71.45 mm overall cartridge length) and, more important, higher maximum pressure - 340 MPa.