9.3X62 becoming mainstream

I have a bunch of Lapua and PPU brass. They are very close une from the other, the Lapua having an edge on constancy (less weight fluctuation).
Average brass weight was 194 grains for Lapua and 201 grains for PPU.
I reloaded both brand several times without any problems.
The average capacity in grains of water of the unfired cases were 73 grains for the Lapua and 74.5 grains for the PPU. Once fired, they both have the same average capacity, means (in my rifles) 75.4 grains of water.
As usefulness goes, I doubt you can see any difference between both if only used for hunting.
 
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Ive got nothing but good things to say about privi brass in 9.3 and would certainly recomend it. The 285 grain 9.3 privi bullet is perfect in the x57 and seems to work fine at original load levels in the x62.
 
Gatehouse said:
Camp Cook and others of his ilk can't stop themselves form returning over and over to post derogatory stuff on a thread about a new and exciting cartridge...and then they call me the troll.:rolleyes:

No worries, the NEW KING is such a good cartridge that I am sure another thread about it will show up soon....;)
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:p :D :p
 
ok question for the masses anyone done a 9.3x62 with a 20in barrel or shorter and how was it for ya ? (375 ruger suggestion not need as I already have one)
 
I have a 9.3x62 in a Tikka Battue weaver mouts and rings and a 1.5-4.5 scope, its my favorite rifle to carry with its short barrel and light weight, I load 58 grains of IMR 4064 and the Speer 270, recoil is not as bad as my .375 Ruger Alaskan with VX11 3-9
 
bunny said:
I have a 9.3x62 in a Tikka Battue weaver mouts and rings and a 1.5-4.5 scope, its my favorite rifle to carry with its short barrel and light weight, I load 58 grains of IMR 4064 and the Speer 270, recoil is not as bad as my .375 Ruger Alaskan with VX11 3-9
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the recoil of the ruger is more a push than a kick ...
and of course there is more powder and more velocity try to reduce powder and the kick will the same ...

have you tried a T3 lite in 9,3x62 pretty sure the kick is a step over the alaskan ...
 
happytrout23 said:
ok question for the masses anyone done a 9.3x62 with a 20in barrel or shorter and how was it for ya ? (375 ruger suggestion not need as I already have one)
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I don't know if this is relevant to your question but a few years ago, I had my *9.3X62 Barrel shortened by 3.75" to 21". At the time I posted some information(see below) about velocity reductions with various powder/bullet combinations.*

Earlier this month I had Corlanes shorten the barrel on my 9.3X62 by 3.75" to a length of 21" from the bolt face.

I finally got to the range today and shot through the chronograph and for accuracy.

The velocities were obviously reduced but not by as much as I thought they would be.

The data is organized by gr/vel before/vel after/difference/loss per inch

RL15 270 Speer
59/2448/2363/85/23
60/2504/2361/143/38
61/2569/2417/152/40
I believe the RL15 may be a bit too slow for this lighter bullet and short barrel combination. I'm going to try some loads using a faster powder with the 270 gr'er

RL15 285 Prvi Partizan
58/2378/2303/75/20
59/2405/2348/57/15

Varget 285 Prvi Partizan
58/2421/2347/73/19

The Speers shot well with all loads with 3 shot groups around 1".

The Prvi Partizans don't shoot worth sh-t in my rifle and with these powders.

As far as the rifle itself goes, this was a good move. It seems to handle better and the change doesn't detract from the look. Accuracy didn't suffer at all.

Weight all up is 8 lbs 5 oz so recoil with top loads is brisk but the Decellerator pad does a good job. There may be a bit more muzzle flip and there's a bit more noise but neither are a problem.
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RL15 270 Speer
59/2448/2363/85/23
60/2504/2361/143/38
61/2569/2417/152/40
I believe the RL15 may be a bit too slow for this lighter bullet and short barrel combination. I'm going to try some loads using a faster powder with the 270 gr'er
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I'd recommend giving RL17 a try.

I have been looking for a non-belted mid velocity 375 cal cartridge that would give me 2600fps with 260gr Accubonds from a 21" barrel the 9.3X62 case necked up may just be what I am looking for...

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I don't mean to be a badass, but running the 270 grainer at 2550 fps with RL15 means getting about 56 000 PSI leaving no room for error. It's about the same pressure as the commercial magnum ammuntion are.
 
I have owned and shot both the 375 Ruger Alaskan and the Tikka Battue Lite in 9.3x62. The Tikka has a Limbsaver pad installed and the perceived recoil is noticeably less than the Ruger with the factory pad. That is with 286 grain loads in the Tikka and 270 grain in the Ruger. Hope this helps.
 
medvedqc said:
the recoil of the ruger is more a push than a kick ...
and of course there is more powder and more velocity try to reduce powder and the kick will the same ...

have you tried a T3 lite in 9,3x62 pretty sure the kick is a step over the alaskan ...
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My Tikka Battue 9.3x62 is a T3 light and has lighter recoil than the Alaskan. I shot both Sunday morning and have decided to try a lighter load in the Alaskan, I am going to try 75 grains H414 with the 300RN. I would like to reduce the recoil to the same level as the 9.3x62 with the 300RN, I don't care about velocity it is over rated. I feel even a .375 cal. 300RN at 2300- 2400 fps would be just fine for any hunting I will ever do at any practical range. I guess what I want is an Alaskan than is like a hot 9.3x62 not a hot 375HH, If I cant tame the Ruger to a comfortable level I will sell it.
 
bunny said:
My Tikka Battue 9.3x62 is a T3 light and has lighter recoil than the Alaskan. I shot both Sunday morning and have decided to try a lighter load in the Alaskan, I am going to try 75 grains H414 with the 300RN. I would like to reduce the recoil to the same level as the 9.3x62 with the 300RN, I don't care about velocity it is over rated. I feel even a .375 cal. 300RN at 2300- 2400 fps would be just fine for any hunting I will ever do at any practical range. I guess what I want is an Alaskan than is like a hot 9.3x62 not a hot 375HH, If I cant tame the Ruger to a comfortable level I will sell it.
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the ruger is not exactly in the same area as a 9.3*62.

what speed and load are you getting from your short t3 not even 2250 fps... i suspect ...

i ll check more with the rl17 to get 2300-2400 try to contact hornady the tech will help you certainly.

try a 286 grains in your t3 with +2400 fps and you ll see why the recoil is not that bad in the ruger ...

the factory ammo are coming out +2650 fps in a 20" short barrel so definitely a step over ...

i ll try to get my hands on GS 285 grains to match the 9.3*62 but in fact who cares the ruger is a little step over ... maybe try to buy an african ruger in the Otto Bock caliber ...
 
Does anyone have any range, or game experience with the 286 gr. Hornady Interlocks? I am particularly interested in the game performance of these
bullets in the 9.3x62 cartridge: ie. smallest game at what range and largest game at what range?
 
bunny said:
My Tikka Battue 9.3x62 is a T3 light and has lighter recoil than the Alaskan. I shot both Sunday morning and have decided to try a lighter load in the Alaskan, I am going to try 75 grains H414 with the 300RN. I would like to reduce the recoil to the same level as the 9.3x62 with the 300RN, I don't care about velocity it is over rated. I feel even a .375 cal. 300RN at 2300- 2400 fps would be just fine for any hunting I will ever do at any practical range. I guess what I want is an Alaskan than is like a hot 9.3x62 not a hot 375HH, If I cant tame the Ruger to a comfortable level I will sell it.
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Hey Bunny, let me know when you want to sell your Alaskan.;):D
 
I shot a small bear with the Hornady Interlocks and it was like he got hit by a bus. He flipped right over. 58 Grains of RL15 did the trick.
 
I've had problems with Hornady's failing lately after 30 years of reliable use.A 286gr 9.3 X62 hit a cow moose in the shoulder blade at 190 yards and blew up without entering the chest cavity.Another 180gr from a .308 Norma Mag at 3000fps hit a mulie doe frontal chest shot never expanded other than flattened lengthways.Hornady denies any other complaints but I know of several acquaintances that had and reported failures.Hornady claims no changes have been made to their interlock but I don't believe them..............Harold
 
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