9.3x62
- Thread starter Bushbasher
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I have a Husqvarna FN Mauser chambered in 9.3 x 62. What's not to like? Bullets range in weight from 232 to 325 grain. Velocity is between 2,300 to 2,750 fps. You can hunt any game species in the World, although it may be considered to be marginal for elephant. The 9.3 x 62 Mauser punches way above it's weight class as a hunting round.
- Location
- Saskatchewan
If I was limited to only one rifle to hunt everything that is considered "big" game, worldwide, It would be my 9.3x62. Not too much recoil to shoot accurately, and enough power and bullet momentum to take the biggest game. No matter if elk and bears at home, or Kudu and Gemsbok in Namibia, it is a cartridge that performs as required. It wouldn't mess up the meat on a little Roe deer or Duiker, and I would not feel handicapped if hunting either Cape buffalo in the Caprivi or Water buffalo in the Northern territory. Most game can be reasonably hunted with standard cup and core 286 grain bullets at 2400 fps. With the lighter, quicker all-copper bullets currently available it could serve as an open country pronghorn rifle and for sheep in the mountains. A good flat nose solid makes it into a giant killer. I like my 9.3.
- Location
- Western Manitoba
I too have the Husqvarna built on the FN Mauser 98. I load it with 250 Accubonds - no magic at all to match velocity with same weight in factory loads for my 338 Win Mag. Pretty much all that is needed in this part of Manitoba - I use Varget powder. Holds 5 in the mag versus 3 in my 338 Win Mag Model 70 - shouldn't matter, but makes me "feel better"... Really nice loads with Big Game powder and Nosler 286 Partitions - have a few boxes on hand, but not seeing much game that needs that.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
I've posted a number of time in past on the 9.3x62, aka .366 Wagner. My interest began following some of Ted's input on the topic so I picked one up on a bit of a whim. I have an interest in full wood models but only in European calibres so that's what I decided on for my 9.3. I went the 'inexpensive' route and opted for a full wood model M70 Zastava. I'll be the first to admit, there is considerable room for improvement in quality of fit & finish. However, when it came to punching paper tests with my first couple of batches of handloads, I was amazed and hooked on the calibre. Perhaps a little more than needed for Blacktail Deer here on the island but I do look forward to using it in the field. With the accuracy I've experienced using the 285gr PRVI bullets, I haven't tried any other weights or brands, yet.I have carried a Weatherby Vanguard rebarreled to 9.3x62 with a 22" barrel for the past two years, previously I had a Brno and then a Zastava stainless didn't really care for either platform, I have yet to kill anything with it, it is the rifle I use when I am calling moose, just need a moose draw now.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
You & me both. The draw 'plan' is for next season as there've been a few medical and vehicle issues that have put a damper on things for this year. Do a little Blacktail hunting locally this season. My sister and I still share ownership of the family cabin at Bowron Lake in region 5 in the B.C. central interior. Region 5 is pretty well closed for Moose but region 7 is just a little to the north. So, try for a draw there next season.
zone 7 not far from the yukon. it is time to have a big meeting of 9.3 owners up north ... just dgy, why not?, cutlass, miss medved, and you will be a great good time ... and sorry for the north owners i forgot ...
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
The section of zone 7 that's fairly close to my cabin and where I'd be hunting in is basically to the east of Prince George. A "9.3" hunt does sound interesting though
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If anyone is interested I have a nice semi custom 9.3x62 on the EE with a big reloading package. I like the cartridge but prefer my 35 Whelen due the animals I have taken with it. Going to sell the 9.3 and replace with a 375 ruger, 416 ruger or a 416 rem mag.
The 9.3 is truly a great cartridge.
The 9.3 is truly a great cartridge.
I have used the 9.3X62 for the past 40+ years. Most of them have been Mauser action factory rifles that weighed around seven pounds. One, a dainty "little" stalking gun built on a 96 action was amazingly handy to swing and shoot, and close to a pound lighter. Another CGNer is now using it.
Easy to load for, the 9.3X62 is very powerful and more than accurate enough to cleanly kill really big game out to 300 yards. It is also easy on brass as well as the shoulder. I have some cases formed from 30-06 brass that have been reloaded so many times, I have lost count. It really doesn't get a whole lot better.
Honestly, cannot remember a single animal I have shot at that I did not bring home. Moose, big mountain caribou bulls that are the size of mature elk, and both our bears, are handled just fine with single shots to the appropriate location.
One time, it took three shots to connect, but that was because the scope was gunnysack. Missed a nice caribou twice, before hitting him squarely in the head. All this while aiming for the lungs from less than fifty yards. SuperCub was there to encourage me that day.
If you can swing and shoot a nicely balanced 12 gauge on upland game, you will not be disappointed in your 9.3X62.
Ted
Easy to load for, the 9.3X62 is very powerful and more than accurate enough to cleanly kill really big game out to 300 yards. It is also easy on brass as well as the shoulder. I have some cases formed from 30-06 brass that have been reloaded so many times, I have lost count. It really doesn't get a whole lot better.
Honestly, cannot remember a single animal I have shot at that I did not bring home. Moose, big mountain caribou bulls that are the size of mature elk, and both our bears, are handled just fine with single shots to the appropriate location.
One time, it took three shots to connect, but that was because the scope was gunnysack. Missed a nice caribou twice, before hitting him squarely in the head. All this while aiming for the lungs from less than fifty yards. SuperCub was there to encourage me that day.
If you can swing and shoot a nicely balanced 12 gauge on upland game, you will not be disappointed in your 9.3X62.
Ted
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