9.3X62 becoming mainstream

Lapua makes brass for the 9.3 X62....I think that would be the way to go.:D
If more of the rifle manufacturers, start building rifles for this fine cartridge, maybe us guys in North America, would take notice. Slow and heavy bullets work every bit as good, or better, than light and fast; especially at closer distances.;)
 
It's not surprising that Ruger is chambering the 9.3x62

Ruger is an innovative company that builds good quality rifles and has long had a history of chambering rifles in all sorts of cartridges.

Remington producing factory ammo is no big deal- there is no real risk in producing some ammo in a long time cartridge. Knowing Remington they will make a few lots of it and discontinue it shortly after after they realize it's not selling anywhere near as well as the .375 H&H....or .375 Ruger for that matter.:p
 
Kevan said:
Baloney ! Neither 9.3x62 or 375 Ruger are hard to find.
As I said, I own both and I'll bet you don't own either one..... your last post proves that..... :D
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When asked, he didn't post a picture or make any comment about any animals he had killed with a 9.3x62.

I don't think he even owns one either. Even if he does, I doubt he has ever shot anything with it.:D

And yes, I agree- NEW KING brass and ammo are not hard to find if you have a telephone and/or internet access.....;)
 
Gatehouse said:
When asked, he didn't post a picture or make any comment about any animals he had killed with a 9.3x62.

I don't think he even owns one either. Even if he does, I doubt he has ever shot anything with it.:D

And yes, I agree- NEW KING brass and ammo are not hard to find if you have a telephone and/or internet access.....;)
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Yawn... more of the same..
 
Gatehouse said:
Unlike you, some of us actually hunt with our rifles.;)
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Please forgive me I was wrong. I thought you were just the "King" of Talk. I guess i was right. The torture you put us all through with your 375 ruger thread. That goes on and on and on.... From a guy that has over 12,000 posts please find something else to talk about. ;)
 
lyle1 said:
Here's a question....on "paper" the 9.3 X 62 with a 286g bullet at 2400 fps
gives about 3650lbs of energy at the muzzle. A .300 win mag with a 200g bullet at 2850fps gives about the the same, 3650lbs at the muzzle. In "real" life, which is more effective at putting game down quickly? Just as a reference, a .375 H & H with a 300g bullet at 2500fps gives about 4350lbs at the muzzle.
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In real life, African PH's in many countries will allow you to shoot a cape buffalo with a 9.3 x 62, but few if any will allow you to use a .300 no matter what premium heavy bullet you might suggest using. The reason is practical experience. Heavy, large diameter bullets do kill big stuff more RELIABLY than fast light bullets with the same "energy". But maybe not "quicker" - it depends a lot on the big critter being shot, and just where it is hit. A 286 grain bullet at 2300 fps impact velocity is much more apt to hold onto its original course and destroy vital organs after hitting a heavy shoulder bone than a 200 grain bullet flying at 2800. A 9.3 is also much more apt to leave an exit wound on many shots. Exit wounds are desirable for blood tracking in many situations. Granted, a .300 will probably kill even a buffalo a tiny bit quicker than a slow 9.3 if the bullets are slipped between ribs and through lungs because of the quicker dump of energy into lung tissue. It's how bullets behave IN game that really matters, not paper energy figures.
 
I looked at one at Ralph Martini's that interested me, but I didn't buy it as it wasn't a 357H&H, and if I'm gonna dream, I wanna dream big.
Mike
 
Win/64 said:
Please forgive me I was wrong. I thought you were just the "King" of Talk. I guess i was right. The torture you put us all through with your 375 ruger thread. That goes on and on and on.... From a guy that has over 12,000 posts please find something else to talk about. ;)
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The NEW KING thread has the most posts and the most views of any thread in the Hunting and Sporting Arms forum.

It is testament to the NEW KING, the most innovative and interesting development in cartridges in 100 years.:slap:
 
iroc22 said:
9.3x62 is becoming mainstream? Looks like I need to re-chamber my M98's to the Brenneke or x66 Sako now.....
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Yeah, I'm still waiting for more people to realize how truly awesome the 9.3 x 64mm Brenneke round is. My custom Mauser shoots like a dream, and produces nearly identical energy to the H&H, and is just as versatile. I'm glad the 9.3 rounds are becoming more popular. I've always had a thing for metric chamberings.
 
I currently own a CZ in 9.3 x 62 and really love this rifle. I did shoot a small bear with it last Fall and dumped him in his tracks. I would definitely love to see the 9.3 x 64 Brenneke make a comeback as it appears to be an awesome cartridge that was ahead of it's time. It would likely be in the same category as the .375 Ruger as they appear to be quite similar in dimension.
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I didn't intend this to be a new pissing match over 9.3 vs. 375 ruger, I think most of us have had enough of that discussion. Talk about dead horses. If you'd rather shoot another caliber just do it, if you want to shoot a 9.3 more ammo choice is never a bad thing.
 
The 9.3x62 is a fine cartridge so is the .35 Whelen, they are just about identical in performance. The 9.3 is becoming more popular for one reason, exclusivity. Hunters(at least a certain percentage) like to lug something different, including me. Otherwise why would you go through the hassle of sourcing brass, dies, bullets etc. If the truth were known most of us could get along fine with a .30/06, a 12 gauge, a .22 centerfire and a .22 rimfire but these forums would be a pretty boring place. My 2 cents.
 
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