9.3x62 vs the rest

[medvedqc]

Yes, they're not common, or inexpensive. I do most practice with my 9.3's with 270 gr Speers, as I bought quite a few of them when I bought my first 9.3. (9.3x60). I'll use those on deer and moose, never had a problem. Noslers get used for elk and bears. I think I only have a single box of A frames. Keep an eye out, but dont see them often. I'm down to only three 9.3's , a x57, x62 and x74R. - dan

which cover most of the base of the 9.3 in those days.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I'm getting into this a little late, but I have posted on this topic in past. After hearing Ted's comments on this calibre, I decided perhaps I needed one. In preparation, I acquired a pretty fair selection of bullets and brands in a variety of weights with the goal of some accuracy testing in mind. From a local site member and friend, I acquired a set of dies, some unprimed Lapua brass and some 285gr PRVI bullets. For a rifle, I opted to go the 'inexpensive' route and picked up a full wood model M-70 Zastava from Trade-Ex. Granted, the rifle lacks the finish & polish of most other brands out there. However, after seeing the results on paper of my first two handloads, I had NO complaints. With those initial accuracy results using the 285gr PRVI bullets, I haven't yet tried any of the others in my selection available. Also, I contacted Trade-Ex and purchased a 'few' hundred more of the PRVI 285gr. I haven't used it in the field, yet, but it sure performs on paper.

 

[Meroh]

I'm getting into this a little late, but I have posted on this topic in past. After hearing Ted's comments on this calibre, I decided perhaps I needed one. In preparation, I acquired a pretty fair selection of bullets and brands in a variety of weights with the goal of some accuracy testing in mind. From a local site member and friend, I acquired a set of dies, some unprimed Lapua brass and some 285gr PRVI bullets. For a rifle, I opted to go the 'inexpensive' route and picked up a full wood model M-70 Zastava from Trade-Ex. Granted, the rifle lacks the finish & polish of most other brands out there. However, after seeing the results on paper of my first two handloads, I had NO complaints. With those initial accuracy results using the 285gr PRVI bullets, I haven't yet tried any of the others in my selection available. Also, I contacted Trade-Ex and purchased a 'few' hundred more of the PRVI 285gr. I haven't used it in the field, yet, but it sure performs on paper.

I just went down the same rabbit hole too; ordered a husquavarna from Intersurplus that needs only a little help cosmetically (new recoil pad, clean up the wood, and a very small crack at that tang. I also ordered a set of dies, a bag of PPU 285 gr. bullets and a bag of brass. I did not see any ammo when I ordered but they now have some Hornady stuff that seems reasonably priced. Northern precission has PPU for $103.00/ box of 20. Cost of primers and powder will make hand loading about the same price as Hornady ammo. I'm glad I reload.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I just went down the same rabbit hole too; ordered a husquavarna from Intersurplus that needs only a little help cosmetically (new recoil pad, clean up the wood, and a very small crack at that tang. I also ordered a set of dies, a bag of PPU 285 gr. bullets and a bag of brass. I did not see any ammo when I ordered but they now have some Hornady stuff that seems reasonably priced. Northern precission has PPU for $103.00/ box of 20. Cost of primers and powder will make hand loading about the same price as Hornady ammo. I'm glad I reload.

You & me both. Again, with my first two initial batches of reloads, using the PRVI 285gr with either IMR 4320 and IMR 4064 in my Zastava and 3 shot 100yd groups under 3/4"!!! I have NO complaints. I will, eventually, get around to testing some of the other bullets I've acquired for the "366 Wagner". However, with my results using the PRVI 285gr, I'd be hard pressed to improve on my initial results.

 

[Meroh]

You & me both. Again, with my first two initial batches of reloads, using the PRVI 285gr with either IMR 4320 and IMR 4064 in my Zastava and 3 shot 100yd groups under 3/4"!!! I have NO complaints. I will, eventually, get around to testing some of the other bullets I've acquired for the "366 Wagner". However, with my results using the PRVI 285gr, I'd be hard pressed to improve on my initial results.

Cool!

I have some Dominion D4895 SSC; based on how it works in other rifles, I will be starting mid range with the IMR4895 data and working up. It is likely it will be be a compressed load. (this is my go-to for heavy bullets in the 6.5 x 55, loaded to max for accuracy; no pressure signs).