Any 9.3mm (.366) hunters out there?
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dgradinaru
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- British Columbia
My accuracy out of my rifle pretty much mirrors yours hitzy.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
My accuracy out of my rifle pretty much mirrors yours hitzy.
Also mirrors the results I've obtained using the 285gr PRVI bullets in my full wood Zastava. I was amazed at the accuracy from that 'inexpensive' combo. In preparation for getting the rifle, I had started acquiring the following selection of bullets for testing;
- 231gr Norma
- 286gr Norma
- 250gr Speer
- 286grBarnes TSX FB
- 290gr Matrix FB Bonded.
- 285gr PRVI
In truth, I haven't even tried anything other than the PRVI that I started out with as I'd be hard pressed to beat that initial accuracy result. Plus,
in the meantime, a few other 'goodies' have arrived that required 'attention'.Note:
I have, as part of the decor in my reloading room, an old Norma bullet display board. On it, for the 9.3, are two 232gr and two 286gr examples. The same holds true in the Norma manual and other Norma reloading printed literature I have. However, on the old Norma red plastic bullet box it clearly states 231gr. Picked this up at a local gun show a while back. A holdover from the
pre metric era I guess.
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9.3x57, 9.3x60, 9.3x62 and a 9.3x74R. Good hunting cartridges all. - dan
I've got a 9.3x62 and a 9.3x74 double rifle, like them both, but no blood on the double yet, ive not shot much with mine, but the few game I have, performance has been sterling, down on the spot,
Both the my .358 win and 9.3x62, I get amazing accuracy, rival sum of my varmint rifles.
Both the my .358 win and 9.3x62, I get amazing accuracy, rival sum of my varmint rifles.
Not quite that long, but have used it for everything but sheep and goats up here.
The only negative for some is that they are available in rifles that may be too light for the power they generate. As far as hunting, one will look a long time before finding a better big game cartridge.
The op's question is about hunting. Mine are all sighted three inches high at 100 yards. Getting 4000 ft lbs of muzzle energy, with dead on holds to 250 yards with stellar accuracy and far less meat damage than the high velocity rounds is hard to beat.
Ted
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Not quite that long, but have used it for everything but sheep and goats up here.
The only negative for some is that they are available in rifles that may be too light for the power they generate. As far as hunting, one will look a long time before finding a better big game cartridge.
The op's question is about hunting. Mine are all sighted three inches high at 100 yards. Getting 4000 ft lbs of muzzle energy, with dead on holds to 250 yards with stellar accuracy and far less meat damage than the high velocity rounds is hard to beat.
Ted
Any loads you'd like to share??
I've taken a few deer with my Husky 98 in 9.3 x 57. It is a great rifle for my locale; little tight patches of creek brush twisting back 'n forth like horseshoe lakes, with open prairie between. It's limited range actually works well...there are ranch houses here and there that can be hidden when in the brush. The fact that it's digging a trench at 300 yds is very desire-able...unusual that it's a plus, no?
Pretty much hits WT & MD like 'The hand of God' swatted them. Doesn't have a crater of ruined meat after the fact too.
I like the Mauser SSR style mount too. Really tight brush, spin the thumb screw and slide it off...slip the scope in the possibles bag til an opportunity arises. Can Glass a spot without sweeping anyone too.
One of my favorite rifles.
Pretty much hits WT & MD like 'The hand of God' swatted them. Doesn't have a crater of ruined meat after the fact too.
I like the Mauser SSR style mount too. Really tight brush, spin the thumb screw and slide it off...slip the scope in the possibles bag til an opportunity arises. Can Glass a spot without sweeping anyone too.
One of my favorite rifles.
OP, this is a very viable caliber, and is excellent for hunting.
Highly recommended!
I do have a question, that may add more insight into these calibers, as my experience is only with 9.3x62.
I have a friend who is an ex military with very sensitive ears, ravaged by tinnitus, who is looking for big game caliber, easy on the ears...
One of the recommendations was to get 9.3x57, due to slow moving projectile and potentially quieter muzzle report than most other big game calibers.
Would .366 caliber experts agree with that?
Furthermore, is there any difference in muzzle blast loudness between 9.3x62 and 9.3x57?
Any other calibers, other than 44 Mag, that are viable for big game hunting and have relatively less loud/ quieter muzzle blast? (He has 44 Mag rifle already)
P.S.
Thanks to OP for opening this thread, I am hoping that this additional info will assist you with your decisions as well.
Highly recommended!
I do have a question, that may add more insight into these calibers, as my experience is only with 9.3x62.
I have a friend who is an ex military with very sensitive ears, ravaged by tinnitus, who is looking for big game caliber, easy on the ears...
One of the recommendations was to get 9.3x57, due to slow moving projectile and potentially quieter muzzle report than most other big game calibers.
Would .366 caliber experts agree with that?
Furthermore, is there any difference in muzzle blast loudness between 9.3x62 and 9.3x57?
Any other calibers, other than 44 Mag, that are viable for big game hunting and have relatively less loud/ quieter muzzle blast? (He has 44 Mag rifle already)
P.S.
Thanks to OP for opening this thread, I am hoping that this additional info will assist you with your decisions as well.
Why doesn't he try for some Hearing Aids? They tune out the tinnitus and allow you to shoot without additional hearing protection ( in the more sedate slower calibers )
ermmmmmmmmmmmm..... Supressor? only thing i can see that makes a rifle quiter, certainly bore size matters none in my opinion.. they're all loud eh.
failng that tell ya Bud to buy a invention called, ear muffs or hearing protections
failng that tell ya Bud to buy a invention called, ear muffs or hearing protections
I have long been a fan of the 9.3 x 64 Brenneke.
Has a little more “ooompf” than the 62 or 74.
Stellar performance on bear and moose with the RWS Tielmantle ( sp?) 286 gr.
IIRC it may also be the only 9.3 legal for use on the big 5 in some African countries.
Has a little more “ooompf” than the 62 or 74.
Stellar performance on bear and moose with the RWS Tielmantle ( sp?) 286 gr.
IIRC it may also be the only 9.3 legal for use on the big 5 in some African countries.
I've got to stop visiting CGN, every week theres talk about 9.3x62................... an im trying to Sell mine yet each week i get a little more inspired to bust it out..
Looks like im Re-sighting in a 9.3x62 tomorrow........... the decision though, 250 RN or PP.....................
unfortunaly 15 of each are loaded, i want to use, then load the 286 Lapuas for slow velocity less kick more oomph, i tried to keep projectiles light but speeds up... just not the right combo in a Tikka.
i will enjoy 286gr slow speed more.
Looks like im Re-sighting in a 9.3x62 tomorrow........... the decision though, 250 RN or PP.....................
unfortunaly 15 of each are loaded, i want to use, then load the 286 Lapuas for slow velocity less kick more oomph, i tried to keep projectiles light but speeds up... just not the right combo in a Tikka.
i will enjoy 286gr slow speed more.
