9×53mmR
The Soviet 9×53mmR rifle cartridge was designed for hunting in the USSR. It is a 7.62×54mmR necked up to accommodate a larger bullet. Two bullet types are available:
In Soviet Union, 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 and TOZ-84-12/9,27.
In Russian Federation, several rifles were designed for this cartridge: IZh-94 "Express"; "Berkut-3", "Saiga-9" and VPO-103.
