9.3x57 factory ammunition
- Thread starter ratherbefishin
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There's a heckuva pile of businesses at the top of the page advertising, I think I'd start by calling them... if they can't help you then use the internet and search.
But you're better off handloading, maybe this is an opportunity to start (assuming you don't already handload).
But you're better off handloading, maybe this is an opportunity to start (assuming you don't already handload).
- Location
- Near Coldwater, Ont
Demonical said:But you're better off handloading, maybe this is an opportunity to start (assuming you don't already handload).
X2, even if you can find factory ammo, if its going to cost $50 a box you won't be long making back your investment in reloading gear. I bought a mauser 98 in 9.3x57 from Trade-ex back in March. I wouldn't have considered it if I didn't reload.
FWIW I never handloaded to save money (although you can on a per/box basis). I handload so that I can choose the exact type, brand, weight of bullet for the hunting I do, rather then get whatever the factory is loading.
Norma loads 9.3x57 under their ''Alaska' line at about $46 a box -but when I e-mailed LG sports who advertised it-they don't ship to Canada.Looks like my choice is either to start reloading or choose a diferent caliber,too bad because those 9.3x57's at Tradex look like nice,well made classic design rifles and are reasonably priced.
- Location
- Near Coldwater, Ont
You could always check the Norma website for Canadian dealers, or e-mail them asking who deals Norma ammo in Canada.
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
Neck up 8X57 to 9.3, cheaper and lots of brass on the market.ratherbefishin said:
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Norma makes it, so does RWs (or at least they used to). Just bring money. Necking up 8x57 works well, or you can neck up, trim, and fireform 06 cases, as they are rather abundant. - dan
For the price you pay getting a nice rifle the money you have left over will help you alot for getting your reload system going too.
Ellwood Epps had a similar style rifle they got from Anthony that was already chambered 35 Whelen. Not sure if they have it still but I will check.
As echoed here and in the other thread it is a reloaders rifle.
Ellwood Epps had a similar style rifle they got from Anthony that was already chambered 35 Whelen. Not sure if they have it still but I will check.
As echoed here and in the other thread it is a reloaders rifle.
one thing that I have learned from checking out possable sources of ammunition for the 9.3x57 is Norma loads a 286 gr bullet-but the 358 which I assume is similar is a 200 gr bullet.Why?Does anybody reload 9.3x57 in 200gr-and if so-what are the ballistic similarities/advantages/disadvantages?[I may end up learning to reload]
ratherbefishin said:
You MIGHT find the 232gr in loaded Norma ammo.
The 9,3's were designed for the African farmer in mind, needing a modest rifle that in a pinch could do big work. The x57 and x62 filled the niche well compared to the expensive H&H fodder.
Most of these Mauser's are only fitted with iron sights regulated for the 286gr fumbling along at 2100 or so. Nothing to sneeze at when it hits something tho!
I would guess that is why they stick withthe heavy pills.
My 146 was shooting 8" high when I had my load for the 270gr Speer finished.
Makes for challenging marksmanship to say the least.Please go get your reloading gear and join the 9,3 club. Stop kicking the cat and jump in!
I've never seen anyone who regretted getting into reloading!And besides, there are alot of folks her who have data to share!
It's a breeze man!
It is much easier than you would think to get the basic skills. Best thing to do is get a reloading manual or go to the various websites and read the basic intro to reloading. You may find a fellow CGN'er in your area who reloads, take them over Pizza for supper in trade for some lessons.
For getting a setup, there was a rockchucker in the EE. They will last a couple lifetimes. I have no complaints about mine. You may find someone has upgraded to a bigger setup and has their other one gathering dust. Post a WTB.
Then join the boys over at the Reloading forum and you are away.
For getting a setup, there was a rockchucker in the EE. They will last a couple lifetimes. I have no complaints about mine. You may find someone has upgraded to a bigger setup and has their other one gathering dust. Post a WTB.
Then join the boys over at the Reloading forum and you are away.
I have a TC 50 caliber black powder rifle and I cast my own bullets for that-would the 9.3x57 be a suitable candidate for cast bullets?I'm wondering if cast bullets are more suitable for low or medium velocity such as in BP?You guys might get me interested in reloading yet....
actually,I;m intrigued with it-wondering how hard it would be to learn ,and as I've already made cast bullets for my TC 50 caliber wonder if maybe its something I could tackle.Now, as I havent yet purchased the rifle-would I be better to hold off and wait for a 9.3x62-or would the 9.3x57 be just as suitable-Trade ex has some very nice 9,3x57's .I've discovered locating factory ammunition is more dificult for the 57 than it is for the 62-what about locating brass for reloading?
- Location
- Near Coldwater, Ont
Higginsons powders had 9.3x57 brass in stock back in mid March, probably still has some ($18.50/50pcs). Also 8x57 brass is easy enough to come by and one trip through the sizing die is all it takes to neck it up to 9.3 .
