9.3x64 Brenneke Conversion
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BigUglyMan
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No. The 96 is too small and weak. A 98 maybe, but the 9.3x62 and 9.3x64 are vastly different beasts.
Besides, you really don't need any more than the x62. Some guys even step back to the x57 after a while. Noel and Why Not? come to mind.
Besides, you really don't need any more than the x62. Some guys even step back to the x57 after a while. Noel and Why Not? come to mind.
I would not do it to a 96.
While I do believe that it is a worthwhile jump on the 9.3x62, I dont think I would go out of my way to build such a rifle.
One should change the follower and possibly the rails a little to go to the 9.3 x64 which is a larger diameter round then the 62 or 57.
And yes -- I would stick with the 98 action or similar for any such conversion. The 9.3x64 shoots a 286 gr bullet at about 2650 ft/s. That is without pushing the limits as far as some try to do with their 9.3x62. It really does start to be a .375 equivallent and is too much for the 96 action (sure it would work - but for how long?) in my view.
While I do believe that it is a worthwhile jump on the 9.3x62, I dont think I would go out of my way to build such a rifle.
One should change the follower and possibly the rails a little to go to the 9.3 x64 which is a larger diameter round then the 62 or 57.
And yes -- I would stick with the 98 action or similar for any such conversion. The 9.3x64 shoots a 286 gr bullet at about 2650 ft/s. That is without pushing the limits as far as some try to do with their 9.3x62. It really does start to be a .375 equivallent and is too much for the 96 action (sure it would work - but for how long?) in my view.
I'm currently awaiting a 9.3 x 64 Brenneke from my gunsmith, built on a 98 action. I've been putting together some loads for it, and in doing research, I've found that some loads list pressures that would give a 96 action some serious trouble. Not saying that it can't be done, but if you're going to do it, then I would suggest going with an action in which the round could be used to its full potential. Just my 2 cents.
Erik.
Erik.
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I don't even load my Brenneke to the max, 286g Partition at 2500fps is what I am using. I just quickly threw a load together and that is what the velocity turned out to be.
I have taken a big black bear and a decent moose with that load. It is PLENTY.
Just Load your x62 up to normal max pressure for that action, you will be a little slower than what I am using but the results will be the same.
I have taken a big black bear and a decent moose with that load. It is PLENTY.
Just Load your x62 up to normal max pressure for that action, you will be a little slower than what I am using but the results will be the same.
BigUglyMan
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You can get 2400 easy out of a x62 with 286 bullets. My load is a 286 Norma with 59.5 gr of RL15 for around 2370 FPS.
Pathfinder
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I agree Most gunsmith dont' like converting 96's and even if it could be done How long would it work ?
I have the very same light Stiga Sporter you are talking about and cant see myselft wanting to make it kick any harder.
How much flatter will the Brenneke shoot anyways ?
I have the very same light Stiga Sporter you are talking about and cant see myselft wanting to make it kick any harder.
How much flatter will the Brenneke shoot anyways ?
9.3x64 Conversion
Thanks for your comments and thoughts. They pretty much confirm what I suspected, but I really appreciate hearing from others on this, especially considering the combined experience of fellow hunters and shooters such as yourselves. I think the 9.2x62 is great just the way it is...but sometimes you get an itch that is hard not to scratch.
Thanks again.
Thanks for your comments and thoughts. They pretty much confirm what I suspected, but I really appreciate hearing from others on this, especially considering the combined experience of fellow hunters and shooters such as yourselves. I think the 9.2x62 is great just the way it is...but sometimes you get an itch that is hard not to scratch.
Thanks again.
