Anyone hunts moose with a 9.3x62?

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I'm contemplating swamping over my 30-06 m96 for a 9.3x62 (in either m96 or m98, undecided yet). Not that I don't like my 30-06, it was my first rifle. But...I think I'm ready for a change ;-)

Ammo availability isn't going to be as good and price of ammo is going to be more pricy...but truth be told, I don't shoot 100s of rounds each year.

So, I've read wikipedia and around on the internet about the round. Looks good. I'm thinking up to 300-400 yards if sighted properly and with some practice, it shouldn't be a problem.

Thoughts?

Cheers,

Fish
 
Go 300 Win mag or something else that will give you better all round performance I'n not slagging the 9.3 at all but it is a relatively short range cartridge that will not give anymore performance than your 30-06 all ready gives you.
 
IMHO, a 9.3X62 is a fine big game cartridge, but if it were me, I would have one in addition to, rather than instead of, a .30/06. The 9.3 isn't quite as versatile, but if your hunting is limited to moose and bear, that poses no disadvantage. However, if in addition to moose and bear, you're a wolf hunter, a caribou hunter, or if you use your big game rifle to hammer the occasional fox, coyote, woodchuck, or marmot, the .30/06 has an edge when loaded with the right bullet.
 
I could perhaps add the following points.

For now, I hunt moose, period. Might venture into hunting bear at some point, but it'll be the exception.
Wouldn't mind a 300 win mag (or perhaps even a 338? although I've never tried one), but my rifle budget is very limited. That's why I would probably sell my 30-06 and change it for something else. I might even try to sell my unfired muzzleloader (never fired! I keep it as a backup to tag a deer on my father-in-law's land, in case we don't tag a moose...but so far, 4th running we get a moose).
 
Camp Cook said:
Go 300 Win mag or something else that will give you better all round performance I'n not slagging the 9.3 at all but it is a relatively short range cartridge that will not give anymore performance than your 30-06 all ready gives you.
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And the first comment comes from some ' expert ' who has never had a 9.3X62 and obviously knows nothing about that fine cartridge....
 
I use a 9.3x62 and a 30-06 as my two staples. The 9.3 is an excellent choice for moose or bear with a 286 Partition @ 2450 or a 250 accubond @ 2650 and I have never felt limited by it however I personally have only shot one animal over the past 30 years at over 300 yds. Of course the 06 works darn well with a 200 partition on either one of them too!
 
Kevan said:
And the first comment comes from some ' expert ' who has never had a 9.3X62 and obviously knows nothing about that fine cartridge....
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You know me?

You have any idea of my experiences?

You obviously do not because your comment is one of the most uniformed mor*nic head up his *ss statements I have read in a long time.
 
I would just keep your 06 and load it with heavy 200-220gr bullets and call it good. No flies on the 9.3 but I just don't see the need for some thing that has hard to find ammo and not a huge performance increase over your 06.
 
You could always go to a 35 Whelen as well, 250gr @2550fps, 225gr @2700fps and 200gr @2800fps. Several companies make ammo for it if you don't handload.
Hornady makes a 200gr Spire Point @ 2900
Federal makes a 225gr Trophy Bonded @ 2600
Remington make a 250gr and a 200gr Core Lokt @ 2400 & 2650

The 9.3 would be a good choice as well. I saw Remington ammo in 286gr on the shelf in Wholesale in Lethbridge so you can always order it from them online.
I can shoot out to 400 yards with my 35 Whelen and hit steel plates. No matter what the armchair experts say. lol
 
I have both and ya the 30/06 is the "pick-up truck" of do -it all rifles , but dam I love the 9.3 . You have obviously researched this a lot to come up with this cal. Go for it,you won't regret it.load the '06 for lighter game and keep the thumper for heavy and it is a thumper.You will hear it dosn't have much advantage over the the others - B*#LL S*#T . There's a reason its the min. ca. for dangerous game in Africa. It does at 300 m what my guide gun does 50m .
 
Camp Cook said:
You know me?

You have any idea of my experiences?

You obviously do not because your comment is one of the most uniformed mor*nic head up his *ss statements I have read in a long time.
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Unfortunately, I know you all too well having dealt with you and I think the head out of the a** statement came out of your keyboard.
Why don't you stick to making comments about something you actually have experience with for a change ???

My apologies to the OP for the hijack..
 
I wouldn't say that the 9.3 is a short range calibre, it will drop a little more than the 30-06 180gr. bullets but not that much more with a bullet such as an accubond. You can send a 9.3 250 accubond with a BC of .494, or a .30 180gr accubond with a BC of .507. Only about 150 fps difference between the two cartridges, and hardly any difference in BC. Difference in MPBR is like 20 yards.
 
I really like both. One reason I would change is that you have an M96 based .30/06. Whether you want to go to the 9.3x62 is a different thing all together. It is a fine chambering, but I only know from talking to people I know who own one. Folks like Why Not? use them regularly to efficiently take moose and big bears. On the other hand, a .30/06 with a solid 200gr Partition load will take any thin skinned game on earth, so it's not like you will be at some disadvantage with it on a moose hunt.
 
9.3x62 is good to 300, perhaps 400 at a stretch, how many shots are taken that far. It's a thumper within it's limits and that's where 90% of game is taken, go for it! :)
 
Hello Fish,
Here My suggestion: for the time being keep your 06 is perfectly good and is doing the job, and also keep your Muzzleloader.... when you sell you loose money! Save some more and as your finances allowed get the 9.3x62 if you still like it.
Your 06 in my opinion will do everything in this Province, the only difference the 9.3 has lot more energy and footpound. Keep on mind that cartridges are not in stock everywhere, and if you shoot a lot it will cost more in cartridges, either ways, factory loads or bullets if you reloads.
I own several medium and large caliber including the magnums and the 9.3x62 and use them all at the range, but for hunting I always end up with my old mule .... a 300WinMag.
 
Camp Cook said:
You know me?

You have any idea of my experiences?

You obviously do not because your comment is one of the most uniformed mor*nic head up his *ss statements I have read in a long time.
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I would just have said you were wrong, not that you had no idea. :D

The 9.3x62 offers heavier bullets (obviously) than the 30-06. A 286 at 2450 or a 200 at 2550 offers a lot more of something in the same sized package. 43% more bullet weight is not insignificant. Now, for moose is it necessary? Absolutely not. But it is classic and cool and that can't be discounted. Personally I have both and wouldn't be without either. There are places where certain animals require a minimum bullet weight. For example, the NWT requires a minimum 30 caliber and 220gr bullet weight. Easiest was around that is to go .366"/286gr. Sure you could scrounge some 220 grainers or work up a load but the upside to the 9.3x62 is a new rifle in a cool caliber correct for your Mauser (30-06 in a Mauser is too much of a contradiction for me).

I think that the OP should buy a 9.3. If for no other reason than because he thinks that he wants one. That's always been good enough for me!
 
I started using a 9.3 for moose a couple of years ago, and love it. Don't let people scare you with talk of big recoil, it just isn't true. Mine weighs in at 7 1/2 lbs without scope, and is surpisingly gentle. I've had ordinary 12 gauge shotguns beat me up worse than that.

You won't find ammo at cdn tire, but it's not that scarce either. Tradex usually has some if all else fails.

The only shortcoming of the calibre is that it's really nobodies idea of a long range cartridge. Most of my shots are well within 150 yds. I would re-evaluate your need for long shooting, and if a real concern, the .338 Win is probably a better choice.
 
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