The whole idea of why the 9,3s cases are more efficient is they do not have a belted case.
I bet someone on the AR forum has tried it but I've never looked. Unless you load cordite there is no need to build on that belted platform.
9.3X62 becoming mainstream
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The whole idea of why the 9,3s cases are more efficient is they do not have a belted case.
I bet someone on the AR forum has tried it but I've never looked. Unless you load cordite there is no need to build on that belted platform.
I'ts been wildcatted.
Actually, to make my 9.3 x 64mm Brenneke cases, I just take .338 Win Mag brass and remove the belt and turn down the extractor groove and rim, and then size the case. The Brenneke round is essentially the .338 Win Mag necked up to .366 with no belt. The case measurements are nearly identical, except for the belt and rim. So far, I've fired some of my brass over ten times without losing any to stretching or splitting.
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Not everything needs to be efficient.
Some people have a hate-on for belted cases, I really don't care one way or the other if a case has a belt or not.
There are plenty of belted designs out there that work just fine if you know how to use a sizing die.
A 9.3x338 would be very close to the 9.3x64, should one only load cordite in that as well?
Why go to just a 338 Win then. May I suggest you get the 378 Weatherby and neck it down.
There is no need for the 9,3x338 when the 64 Brenneke is going to do the same thing and maybe give you an extra round in the mag.
no chance to get the 9.3*64 brass from RWS ? maybe easier to do ...
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Need doesn't have much to do with sporting arms these days.
Not everyone has the same idea of what is good or fun either.
If we all liked the same things, we'd all be shooting the same rifles and what fun would that be?
As far as anything on the .378 case, no thanks.
Good point. The Brenneke IS basically a 9.3 x 338. I think the 9.3mm rounds appeal to people because they work just as well as many other hunting rounds, with the added "coolness" of having something that isn't as common as, say, a .308 or .30-06. I posted a thread a while back about my Mauser build, showing how I made the brass for my 9.3, and it was just as painstaking as a full-on custom wildcat build. But, I enjoy it because it works perfectly and I get weird looks from people when I tell them what I'm shooting.
Here's the thread, for anyone interested:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=418323&highlight=Brenneke
As far as arguing about the new king and how hunting rounds stack up against each other, I figure that if the hunter does his or her part, then they could be using a slingshot and still hunt effectively.
Erik.
so true but the 375 ruger look nicer in my hands than a slingshot. lol
When the 9,3 bug first struck me I was going to get a Brenneke built, it is such a cool cartridge that time treated so poorly only because it was ahead of its time. I'll have to read that thread, thanks for the link.
thank you Noel.
I have lusted after a 9.3x62 because of history and coolness. I bought a 9.3x74R in Ruger #1 from Clay just to own a 9.3 (and it is still a dodgy bit of machining and the a poor sample of craftsmanship).
I can only hope that more manufacturers bring the 9.3x62 into their line up. A Model 70 Supergrade, a Cooper, or other quality rifle will sell well. Another 77 with "devestment" casting of the of the action will only impede the acceptance.
And, I too have had enough of the "I like a 17 HMR, what do you think?" and someone posting that that 375 Ruger is better for shooting gophers, targets, deer or even the moon.
Not only do we need a separate thread for the 375 rhetoric, we need a separate forum for it. And before someone flames me for not owning one, no I never will because I do not want one.
Let's please keep this to 9.3 pro's and con's. It has to be as good or better than my 35 Whelen and 350 Rem Mag.
Thanks Supercub. Always welcome your sage and thoughtful comments.
However, one of the things that makes me stay away from the forum are the flaming opinions of a few of the members posts that say "I am right and you are an idiot"
I love this forum and come back only to be disappointed at the lack of maturity.
When I read all the 375 Ruger comments, I have only one thought:
I thought one had to be over 17 years old to buy a rifle.
I have no particular need, or great burning desire for a 9.3x62 Alaskan. Should Ruger decide to produce the 9.3x62 Alaskan, then that would be just great too.
I'm sure Ruger will watch the numbers and act accordingly; which probably means the 375 will get dumped and Ruger and the Vatican will acknowledge
that God prefers the 9.3x62. Long live the TRUE KING.
Joep17,
is not because people not buy the same stuff they re crap ..
and i wish the maturity or the lack was only with us the 375 ruger owners lol ...
gunnutz means gunnutz we re correct.
i m over 17, i had two 9.3 and now not but that doesnt mean i wont never get one again.
for my use a short barrel in a plywood stock is what i was looking for and not the guts to make it and ruger make it in a short run and im happy for it now ...
the 375 ruger is making what the hh should do but not in a shorter package.
and that s true that SC or paul is a wise man and give good advises or comments but for now i dont think is using a 9.3 .....
the 9.3*62 is really a good caliber nobody wont say anything else as many other calibers no doubt that and thats a good chance we still have the choice.
is not because people not buy the same stuff they re crap ..
and i wish the maturity or the lack was only with us the 375 ruger owners lol ...
gunnutz means gunnutz we re correct.
i m over 17, i had two 9.3 and now not but that doesnt mean i wont never get one again.
for my use a short barrel in a plywood stock is what i was looking for and not the guts to make it and ruger make it in a short run and im happy for it now ...
the 375 ruger is making what the hh should do but not in a shorter package.
and that s true that SC or paul is a wise man and give good advises or comments but for now i dont think is using a 9.3 .....
the 9.3*62 is really a good caliber nobody wont say anything else as many other calibers no doubt that and thats a good chance we still have the choice.
In reality it's usually "I'm an idiot and you're right".
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so true my friend!
I have truly enjoyed your thoughtful and experienced comments on this and other topics.
Paul has become a friend via this forum and do I respect and like his insights.
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