Any suggestions on where to find 9.3x57 ammo or brass?

cody c said:
Thanks @potashminer I'm looking into sourcing 8x57 brass as well. I didn't want to go that route but maybe it works fine.
Still gonna hunt for a bit for 9.3x57 ammo or brass regardless, but will try and get some 8x57 in case (theres a pun and a half)
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If you do end up trying to use some 8x57 brass, send me a PM - maybe I can pass along ideas that I received from another CGN'r a few years ago - seems to work - especially if your chamber is worn, or undersize, or dimensions not actually known.
 
I’ve been fortunate to find 3 boxes of Norma ammo in Saskatchewan. Don at Eagle Firearms in Tisdale will order in Norma ammo for you. That said, I save my loaded ammo and simply neck up PRVI 8x57 Mauser brass and it works slick. I simply neck it up through the 9.3x57 sizing die, load a standard load and have fun. You are completely fireformed for second load the . Use new brass or anneal if once fired before necking up. I shoot a Husqvarna M96 and love the old girl. So light and handy with the iron sites.
 
Don at Eagle firearms is the man, and is apparently getting an order of 9.3x57 ammo in from (edit meant to say Norma) later this year. (maybe later summer or fall of 2023)

He also has a contact that is a certified reloader, so I may be getting some 8x57 reloaded to 9.3x57 through him though it may take a month or two.

Anyone can call eagle firearms and see if its in yet or you can check the website. 1-306-873-2648
 
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cody c said:
Don at Eagle firearms is the man, and is apparently getting an order of 9.3x57 ammo in from Nosler later this year. (maybe later summer or fall of 2023)

He also has a contact that is a certified reloader, so I may be getting some 8x57 reloaded to 9.3x57 through him though it may take a month or two.

Anyone can call eagle firearms and see if its in yet or you can check the website. 1-306-873-2648
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What is a "certified reloader"? - dan
 
Intersurplus (Trade Ex before that) is the only place I’ve ever seen it regularly. You can make it from 8mm Mauser (8x57) brass pretty easily too.
 
Bassmaster said:
With a little work, plentiful 30-06 brass can be reformed
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I have resized enough 30-06 to 9.3X57 to tell you it is likely not going to be satisfactory unless you ream or turn the necks to reduce thickness after reforming. The lower part of the neck portion of the resized case is formed from the shoulder and body of the 30-06 case, and consequently ends up too thick to chamber a loaded round.

Resized to perfectly fit the rifle chamber, it becomes too large to chamber once a bullet is seated.

Having said that, I have formed hundreds of 9.3X57 brass from 8X57 brass with no problem by first necking up to 40 cal, and then resizing to crush fit for the particular rifle it is going to be used in.

Ted
 
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