9.3 x 62 Who's familiar with them?

The 9.3 behaves like a great big, fat, .308, firing bullets of similar sectional density at similar velocities. It tends to like the same powders as well. I have been loading RL 15, but I'm almost out and may switch to Varget. The only two bullet weights I bother with are 250's and 285's. There's a long bullet test thread on here that would be worth your while checking out.
 
hoytcanon said:
I have had many 9.3X62's over the years, including; Ruger No.1-S, M77 MKII African, a couple Husky's and a couple Sako's. My affinity for the .35 calls and .375 calls, is always the undoing of my 9.3 aspirations. Having several .35's and a couple .375's renders the 9.3's pointless... and this is where someone jumps in and says, one 9.3 renders the other two pointless... in classic CGN style. ;)
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You mean obsolete dont you cou:
Nothing will stand between the 9.3 and you cutting your tag anywhere in NA with that Caliber.
Have fun and look forward to a range report when it warms up in Alberia ;)
Rob
Rob
 
9.3mauser said:
The 9.3 behaves like a great big, fat, .308, firing bullets of similar sectional density at similar velocities. It tends to like the same powders as well. I have been loading RL 15, but I'm almost out and may switch to Varget. The only two bullet weights I bother with are 250's and 285's. There's a long bullet test thread on here that would be worth your while checking out.
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Full case of 414 works pretty well too. I started with Varget and no complaints there, but I save that for my higher volume target loading. Got 8lbs of 414 on sale, worked up a load and got a little more velocity then the Varget with same accuracy.
 
ACKLEY ABE said:
K As the title says....... Just picked up a 550FS in 9.3 x 62. Heard about them for the last 40 years, but not overly familiar with them. All I know is Dies, ammo, brass, and bullets are not in-expensive. Just in that category, I'm into it for about 700.00 bucks already. But that's probably just me being a little excesive, compulsive. Anyway, just curious what you fellows have and your experiences with the cartridge and any loading thoughts you may have.


Thks

AA
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Mine is a Brno. Basically a slightly more powerful 35 Whelen. Good cartridge. - dan
 
I have a custom 9.3 built on a Winchester m70 action that I love as well as a 35 whelen. I love both and even though owning both is redundant I can’t part with either on. Every animal I’ve ever shot with them instantly piles up without a twitch. I have some pretty spectacular kills with them from 30-370 yards all with the same axact dead right there performance
 
I know I'm jumping in a little late on this discussion, but I've been thinking about, reading about, and talking about a 9.3x62 for a few years now. Up 'til a few days ago I didn't make a move on one, because I knew it would be absolutely excess to my needs.
Now I'm waiting for a delivery from Tradex ... one of the FN 98 Mauser actioned rifles. I explained to the Mrs. that it would be a good winter project for me ... you know, keep me busy, keep me out of trouble. Not sure she really bought my reasoning, but it should be this week or next.

Wondering what others are using for mounts and rings?

This one is apparently drilled for Weaver bases, so I first tried to track down a set of Leupold QRW rings and Weaver Grand Slam (steel) bases ... no luck though, and apparently those rings are no longer produced. I have them on a couple other rifles and quite like them. I did locate a set of two piece Warne Maxima bases which I think will fit the Weaver hole spacing, and a set of Warne "Lever Lock" rings. The rings are medium height, and I've got a spare 2-7x35 Burris E1 which I'm thinking will fit that set up to start with.

Definitely looking forward to refurbishing, refinishing, and outfitting the rifle, as well as picking up some dies and reloading supplies. I might even even have an opportunity to hunt with it a few times before it gets handed down to a son or grandson.
 
Depending on what you plan to use this rifle for, you may want to look into using cast bullets.
This is a great cartridge to shoot lead bullets with.
 
And if you decide to go factory I would recommend 2 loads:
250 gr Trophy Grade Accubond from Nosler - good from 0-450 m for any NA big game
293 gr RWS Uni Classic - The classical big game bullet (that other classical designs like Nosler Partition copied) hot loaded to factory 375 H&H levels
 
Wow. Lots of good info here, guys. Much appreciated. Once we get out of the deep-freeze here, I'll have it out. Basically a "redundant" rifle on my part as well, but if that was a consideration, I'd really have to cull the herd. Just something a little different (for me) to mess with. I plan on shooting it with the iron sights for the time being, but a low to mid magnification Meopta may go on it. Somehow seems very appropriate. If anyone is interested in or knows how good Meopta is, Paul at Bushcraft Canada is handling them. I picked up a pair of the 10 x 42HD's last year and it was money well spent.

Anyway, thanks for all of the replies and info.

AA
 
I really got interestedd in the 9.3x62 after I got my Nosler Reloading Guide #6 when it first came out.
The write up in it on the 9.3x62 was by John Barsness; and the Cree guide, Donny Davis mentioned in the write is my Dad. (Dad even took the photo of John and his moose pictured with the write up). John Barsness has included Dad's quote from that hunt in a few other 9.3x62 articles in magazines since then, including one again last fall.
Dad may own an early Remington 700 in 7mm Rem Mag today, as his big game rifle, but for many of his 45 years guiding in the mountains of northestern BC, he carried a Winchester 94 30-30, or an axe, as his father and grandfather did throughout their guiding careers. In our family, hunting ability came first, and a sensible cartridge that out game down quickly, without destroying meat, was the next priority.
It has taken a number of years to finally getting around to getting one, but am getting a quality rifle in left hand. The added bonus for me is a bit of a family connection to the current trend in increased interestin this cartridge!
 
BlackRam said:
I really got interestedd in the 9.3x62 after I got my Nosler Reloading Guide #6 when it first came out.
The write up in it on the 9.3x62 was by John Barsness; and the Cree guide, Donny Davis mentioned in the write is my Dad. (Dad even took the photo of John and his moose pictured with the write up). John Barsness has included Dad's quote from that hunt in a few other 9.3x62 articles in magazines since then, including one again last fall.
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That's cool...... I have that #6 Nosler (sold to me by John Barsness) and was reading that 9.3x62 article the other day.
 
What is particularly intriguing about the 9.3X62 came from Finn Aagaard who wrote that observations of experienced hunters support the idea that no difference in the reaction of (African) game to being hit with either the 9.3X62 or the .375 H&H can be discerned. Keeping in mind the velocity advantage of the .375 H&H, suggests that the 9.3's bullet weight and construction is particularly well suited for the 2400 fps impact velocities typical of this cartridge. One must also keep in mind that this was in the years before the availability of premium bullets as we understand that term today. Suffice to say a 286 gr round nose bullet, with a soft lead core, and a thick (enough) jacket is a dependable killer, when coupled with modest velocities on game up to 2000 pounds.
 
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