Is my German 9 x 57 Mauser considered a medium or small bore? I've a beautiful Sauer and Sohn bolt action rifle and a case of Kynoch ammo I inherited from Dad.

medium

I have to ask, why is that categorization important?

It is what it is.

https://www.riflemagazine.com/spotting-scope-20

Why important? When extolling the virtues of my rifle I need to put in correct forum

Your instincts were right DR. Charlie. Now tell us about your rifle!

medium .. and a fine one it is

This cartridge should be fine pork slayer and is very similar to 9.3x57 https://www.norma-ammunition.c...-57-232gr---20193092
I would not hesitate to use it on moderate distances for hunting moose.

I have a 9.3x57; perfect rifle to shoot hogs from a bow blind with iron sights

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Originally posted by jeffeosso:
medium .. and a fine one it is

Agreed.

The suggested bore size range for the medium bore forum is right there in the title...

It was intended as a medium in the .358 catagory
and a fine one it is, Id opt for it over the .358, 348, 35 REm. and others for a brush country deer rifle I suppose.

That said, I don't really understand the term "brush country rifles", Ive seen many good bucks in the thickest of country that were 200 to 300 yards across a canyon or in a fire lane or whatever..But they are sure fun to hunt with love to hunt with my 30-30, 25-35 and 348, even for mule deer..even a 222 on ocassion..Id love to hunt with your 9x57 and I have with the 7x57 and 8x57, I would expect as much from a 9x57..

I guess what Im saying is just give me a gun and tell me go hunt in that pasture and Im good with it.

Ray, I really like your answer. God bless your bones, my friend.

I too have a Mauser sporter in 9x57. Great rifle in a good cartridge, though components are hard to find. - dan