9.3 x 62 vs 444 marlin

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May be an unusual comparison, but have my choices down to the two mentioned calibers.
My concerns are not on ammo availability, only hunting performance.

Thanks.

CT
 
9.3 x 62 - Finns love it and it harvests tons o' moose meat. I have an article on the 9.3. If you care to send a PM, I'll fwd. Personally, I'd take Shania over Roseanne!:dancingbanana:
 
Within ~ 150 yards the triple four loaded to potential has more energy, stopping power, this'n that knockdown formula numbers that are out there than the 9.3. After that the metric round starts to kicks ass big time;)
 
Salty said:
Within ~ 150 yards the triple four loaded to potential has more energy, stopping power, this'n that knockdown formula numbers that are out there than the 9.3. After that the metric round starts to kicks ass big time;)
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444 300 grain at 2200 fps = 3225 ft.-lbs.
9.3x62 270 grain at 2500 fps = 3747 ft.-lbs.

No contest 9.3x62 ;)
 
9,3 hands down!

The ultimate in cool factor, classic and nostalgia.
Best of all, they make the best use of a Mauser action.:p

Even my "little" 9,3x57 pushes the 270gr Speer at 2460, my Speer maul lists the 9,3x62 and the same bullet going just shy of 2600.

I am more partial to bolt guns, perhaps that makes a difference for you?

Noel
 
Unless you're planning some long range work...I'd take the lever-gun but I'm a levergun fan.....use the heaviest bullets possible in the .444!
 
9.3

Just as hard hitting,but more versatile for distsnce......

Personally, I would never consider the 444, even for close up stuff, as there are better ones out there for that
 
Gatehouse said:
Personally, I would never consider the 444, even for close up stuff, as there are better ones out there for that
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Gatehouse said:
Black and Grizzly bear chages have been stopped by .44 magnum revolvers in good hands, I dont' see why a 357 Rifle woudln't do the job.:)
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You confuse me some days Gatey :p Just razzin ya ;)
 
I gotta agree w/Gatehouse. The 444's fine, but the lack of heavy bullets for it really handicap it. Essentially, it's a 44 Ultra Magnum. For my money, I'd go 45/70 (or 450 Marlin).

And a 9.3x62. Both cartridges are so different, an apples to apples comparison isn't really possible. Both have their niches, so there's room in my gun cabinet for both. In fact, a 9.3x62 is probably going to be my winter project. Stevens 200 - $350. New barrel - $600. Richards Microfit stock - $200. Selling the take-off bits - maybe $150. Total: $1000. Not bad for a semi-custom gun
 
The .444 is highly underrated. Loaded with SSK 350 grain FP, it is a hell of alot more than a suped up .44 Mag :D
The term bone crushing comes to mind.
 
Hmmm, I'd not heard of that bullet before. At 350 grains, that puts it just a hair behind a 405 in a 45-70 (SD-wise). I concede that would indeed be a great big game round. But I still prefer the 45-70 :p Just more options available to you.
 
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