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9.6x53mm Lancaster

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03 July 2020, 06:45
Bobster
9.6x53mm Lancaster
https://www.thefirearmblog.com...tridge-366-tkm-news/

Anyone have experience with this one?
03 July 2020, 08:41
NormanConquest
I'm not, but I'll bet you that Ross Seyfried would know something as he is the Paradox aficionado.


Never mistake motion for action.
03 July 2020, 20:41
Jgrabow6493
I wonder if the bullet diameter is the same as the RWS 10.3 x 68 Mag.


Jim
04 July 2020, 00:29
Big Wonderful Wyoming
The Bullet diameter for the 10.3 according to the inventor is .415. The 10.3x60R or 10,3x60R would be a .413 bullet.

https://rws-ammunition.com/fil...Smart-Magnum_ENG.pdf

My friend Eric Von Schultheiss 10.3 Capra uses a .413 bullet.

https://capra.shop/pub/media/p...R-MUN_10.3_D_F_E.pdf

Since we can't get ammo for it in America, and probably even bullets who knows.

Eric told me that his 10.3 Capra is only available in his rifles. But if you have a Rossler Titan he can sell you a barrel.
04 July 2020, 02:28
Jgrabow6493
I don't think 10.3mm led free bullets will work in that Lancaster bore since I don't see them compressing to fit through the oval bore (Lancaster rifling).

The 9.6x53mm Lancaster cartridge was developed by Russian Molot and Techcrim companies. It is based on the 7.62x54R case which was trimmed and necked up to accept 10.3mm diameter bullets. The shoulder of the parent case is also moved back. What makes this cartridge a bit different is that it is designed specifically to be used with oval bore (Lancaster rifling) firearms. The unusual designation of 9.6mm with a 10.3mm bullet diameter is because after leaving the oval bore, the bullet’s cross-section becomes oval too with the narrowest portion (width of oval) measuring 9.6mm.

This tidbit of info can be found by clicking on the link above, then click on Tags: 9.6x53mm Lancaster at the top of the page then
scroll down to "Update: Russian 9.6x53mm LANCASTER Cartridge" and click on "Read More...". Scroll down the page a bit,

or click on this link.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com...lancaster-cartridge/


Jim
04 July 2020, 03:09
yumastepside
Apart from the oval bore, wouldn't the 405 Grenadier be very similar?



Roger