.308/30-06 or 9.3x62 mm?

Never felt undergunned for moose with the 30-06 and a good bullet. Shot 4-5 with it not 100 or anything, but it killed pretty decisively. Only cracked one with a 9.3, but it looked about the same. Ran 40 yards or so and kerplunked. 286 grain going slow makes a nice hole and doesn't bloodshot out too much meat though!

This is Gunnutz though. There's only one answer. Buy both!
 
Browning_300wsm said:
308. It is so close to the 30-06 in ballistics it's not worth having the heavier long action. JMO
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Always kinda preferred it, but I like a bit more length/weight in a rifle...within reason.

Probably just me too, but I hate loading some short action internal mags. Like Remingtons and Bergaras. Kinda suck at it.

Different strokes for different blokes.
 
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Browning_300wsm said:
308. It is so close to the 30-06 in ballistics it's not worth having the heavier long action. JMO
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Normaly I'd tend to agree with you. I'm a big short action fan. But in this particular case, the action length is the same. Tikka uses one action length for all of their T3 line. The only real difference between a T3x in a short action catridge and a long action cartridge is the bolt stop and a spacer in the rear of the magazine. Essentially, they are the exact same gun with bolt travel being about a centimeter shorter in the short action. That's it. :yingyang:
 
If you have other hunting rifles I can't think of any real reason not to get it chambered for the 9.3x62, more so if you reload because sourcing ammo here in NB will be a pain. You can certainly order it online but some folks find the shipping cost objectionable. If you dream of Africa or plan to hunt bison or any out of province moose hunts, that may help you make up your mind.
 
Jim870 said:
If you have other hunting rifles I can't think of any real reason not to get it chambered for the 9.3x62, more so if you reload because sourcing ammo here in NB will be a pain. You can certainly order it online but some folks find the shipping cost objectionable.
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I was buying some PRVI 9.3x62 brass from Tradex last night. 200pcs only cost $15 for shipping.

For laughs, I tagged on some loaded ammo to the order to see what the shipping would be. For the 200ct brass and 4 boxes of loaded PRVI ammo, it was only $20 total shipping. That's a good deal. You couldn't drive to McAdam & back for $20.
 
SuperCub said:
I was buying some PRVI 9.3x62 brass from Tradex last night. 200pcs only cost $15 for shipping.

For laughs, I tagged on some loaded ammo to the order to see what the shipping would be. For the 200ct brass and 4 boxes of loaded PRVI ammo, it was only $20 total shipping. That's a good deal. You couldn't drive to McAdam & back for $20.
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we need the covid19 to see Paul defending and promoting the 9.3x62 ....
 
Jim870 said:
If you have other hunting rifles I can't think of any real reason not to get it chambered for the 9.3x62, more so if you reload because sourcing ammo here in NB will be a pain. You can certainly order it online but some folks find the shipping cost objectionable. If you dream of Africa or plan to hunt bison or any out of province moose hunts, that may help you make up your mind.
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i used the 9.3x62 for roe to red deer and of course wild boar (mostly) on cgn nutz i do not see a reason for not having a mid caliber like the 9.3x62 ...
 
I have shot many moose with 7mag, 338win, 375H&H, 9.3x66, 35 Whelen, 30-06. Also, witnessed many shot with 270win, 308 Norma, and 280 Rem. A sample of 50+.

They all will kill a deer ,bear, and moose with decent shot placement.

The 30-06 with a 200gn Accubond kills equally (in my experience and observations) with the medium calibers listed above and much better than anything under 30 caliber.

Deer only then I might lean towards the 308 as the OP has this on the list. There are much better choices for deer only IMO.
 
I don't see the point in having a short action cartridge in a standard action, what's the point! You might as well have the cartridge that has the power advantage, and that's the 30-06 over the 308. As an added bonus, there's plenty of ammunition in several bullet weights. As for the 9.3X62 it won't do anything that you couldn't do with a 30-06. The 30-06 is the jack of all trades master of none.
 
I had a 9.3x62 in a T3 a few years ago. Great cal. good rifle, great rifle to carry,I am not recoil shy but when you touch off the 9.3 in the T3 it sure lets you know it.
 
If your new to shooting you may want to start with something that has reach and do pretty much want you need done. Therefore, I would recommend a 270 as they shoot flat and while the standard bullet is a 130 grainer. One can find 140, 150 and 160 grainers for larger game.
 
I was leaning towards the 308 as I have used it for moose and deer in the past. for the past 3 seasons my .308 has been a RPR (with optic and loaded mag tips the scales between 14-15 lbs.) decided I'm getting older (out of shape?) and looking for something lighter.
 
.308 or 30-06...easier to find and will work on all three. If you’re going with a T3 then it’s a long action no matter what you choose, so go 30-06.

Nothing wrong with a T3 Battue, but for close to the same money Prophet River has a nice looking 85 Black Bear in .308 on consignment. It’s been there awhile so I suspect you could offer less than listed asking.
 
ive had a 9.3 and i wasnt a fan, im too light frame for such a rifle in a tikka... i was an am more accurate with a 30-06, from what i see about blackbears, they certainly dont need 9.3mm to sort them out, id not hesitate with a 308 for a moment.

if i were just geting a Deer rifle, occaisonal bear with a maybe moose, 308 or 30-06 would be op option.
 
If I was only to have only one big game rifle it would be a 30/06. That being said there is a lot of the good used Husky 9.3x 62 rifles from Sweden on the market now. I bought one a couple years ago and for the money most are selling for, they are a great buy.
 
Love my 9.3x62.

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