9×53mmR

The 9×53mmR rifle cartridge was designed for hunting in the USSR. It is a 7.62×54mmR necked up to accommodate a larger bullet.

History

It was offered for export to other countries.
Since 1971 two bullet types are available:

Type A - SP for hunting 250–500 kg animals
Type B - FMJ for hunting 70–250 kg animals

Soviet 9×53mmR cartridges were loaded with smokeless powder VT, as well as Soviet 5.6×39mm and 7.62×54mmR hunting cartridges.

Firearms

In the USSR, several rifles were designed for this cartridge: bolt-action carbine "Los", self-loading carbine "Medved'", combination guns TOZ-55 "Zubr", MTs-7-09, MTs 30, MTs-109-09, MTs-110-09, MTs-111-09 and TOZ-84-12/9,27.
In the Russian Federation, several rifles were designed for this cartridge: "IZh-94 "Express"; "Berkut-3", "Saiga-9 rifle" and VPO-103.