For those needing a 9.3

Noel my rifle is built on a 98 Huskavarna action, I bought it off the board. It has a 22" stainless bbl and is in a Buttler Creek stock. Originaly I thought about changing stocks but after using the rifle decided to keep it in the Buttler Creek (I have 2 other 98 rifles, 30-06 and 338, in the same stocks) I dont have any idea what it weighs, it has got a 2x7 Leupold on it so it so it might be 9lbs? I find the recoil to be a non-issue. In the big picture of meiduim/large bores, the recoil may be considered one step up from 30-06 class rifles.
 
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The Husqvarna sure makes a nice platform. I hope to use a 24" pipe, that may or may not change the recoil, I doubt enough to make a noticeable difference.

I just heard back from Kathy at Hornady again and have some dissappointing news. The 9.3 bullets/cases from Hornady will only come as loaded ammunition, no components will be available. They do not know what bullet profile/style yet either. It is not scheduled to hit shelves until sometime in 2007.:(
So much for that, I told Hornady there is quite a bit of interest regarding the 9.3's. Please drop them a line and let them know we'd all like to get the components. After all, that's what they do best.;)
 
I just wrote Hornady again and told them,that making loaded ammo in the 9.3x64 seems like defeating the object,as most people,who own a 9.3x64 propably handload so it won't satisfy 9.3x64 owners,as cases is what we are after.I sure won't be buying any factory rounds just to get hold of some cases.Seems a bit strange to me not to sell the brass by itself,when you are already making them?
 
Noel - recoil is a subjective thing of course but my Tikka in 9.3x62 weighs in at a shade over 7 lbs with a scope and I don't find it too harsh. It is stout and I don't fire more than half a dozen rounds in quick succession but it is not brutal. I'm sure a better recoil pad would help as well. It is not a target cartridge/rifle combination by any stretch (although it is quite accurate!) and is not intended for extended sessions from the bench. There are lots of ways to reduce recoil when you are shooting from the bench so don't worry about it. When you pull the trigger on a big bear or moose I doubt you'll even notice any recoil. ;)
 
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I just wrote Hornady again and told them,that making loaded ammo in the 9.3x64 seems like defeating the object,as most people,who own a 9.3x64 propably handload so it won't satisfy 9.3x64 owners,as cases is what we are after.I sure won't be buying any factory rounds just to get hold of some cases.Seems a bit strange to me not to sell the brass by itself,when you are already making them?
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Varminter, you get an "Adda-boy" scratch `n sniff sticker for doing that.
Here you go::) It's burnt powder scented.
Hopefully we get a pile of requests in there for components so they give their head a shake. I totally agree with you.

Thanks for the recoil info SnowDog.;) My days of packing a 10lb rifle all day are gone, especially since I rarely hunt just at hoome anymore. It has to be manageable. Would be nice to keep it 8 lbs max with scope. Like you say , it won't be getting shot all that much. I have a magnum site vice and a magnum recoil pad that fits over your shirt so I should be in fairly good shape.

As far as a particular rifle goes, I am finding quite a few Husqvarna 146's in 9.3x57. All they'd need is a reamer job and away we go!:)

Hey Varminter, just curious, where did you get your dies from? Redding has a listing but I wonder if RCBS isn't a bit more affordable?

Noel
 
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Hey Varminter, just curious, where did you get your dies from? Redding has a listing but I wonder if RCBS isn't a bit more affordable?

I've two sets,one is a Bonanza Custom job and the other is a RCBS and that cost me $200+Dollars.A bit pricey,i would say,but i am sure you can pick them up cheaper.Try Hornady,they do any custom dies you want and last i heard it was quite reasonable.I think,i will harass Nosler now to start producing brass for the 9.3x64,as their rep.Chuck Eastmann is quite fond of his new 9.3x64.It's so much easier to convince them if you got someone like minded on the inside.
 
skit, I just checked my speer manual in regards to rainer correcting me about resizing cases. Although they don't list a pressure rating for the 9.3x62, it is a bit less than .006" bigger (.4763") in dia. than the 30-06 case (.4707").
I have come across a couple articles regarding not using the reformed brass too because of the prominent bulge that forms when the case swells to meet the chamber. Good stuff to know!

30-06 case: 50,000cup
35 Whelan: 52,000cup (.005" smaller dia than the 9.3x62)

Thanks for the heads up on the dies varminter! you the man!
 
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Just to update you guys on the 9.3x64 and Hornady making brass for reloaders.I just got an e-mail from Kathy and she assured me that,once they start making loaded ammo for said cartridge,they will also sell it as an individiual component for handloading.Great news!!!!

That,s what she wrote:
Well please don't forget that we have a fairly decent business in Europe as well as people hunting Africa that aren't handloaders. that being said however we sell all the brass as a component that we make ourselves and when we get to that case we'll sell it too.

Hey Noel,it's time to get yourself that 9.3x64.
 
This is very good news varminter, you must be much more persuasive than I am.:rolleyes: :redface:

I thought it was totally backwards to the way a primary reloading company should be. I am very glad to be wrong here for sure!;)

I called buddy with the old 146 Husqvarna today in 9.3x57. The bore looks as though it has seen alot of Cordite.:( They have a big batch of Huskies they just got from Germany, this being the only 9.3 on a `98 style Mauser. It is pretty beat up besides, so I am going to pass.
There are some nice ones in Chicago. Has anyone used Questar to import a rifle?
Just curious how much, and how long it would take to get it here.:confused:

Noel
 
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And 9.3x57 vs 358 Win.
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Indeed, although I had no intention of keeping it a 9.3x57 but would simply need to rechamber it.;)

Just checked out Questar, $200 smackers and up to four months waiting. :rolleyes:
It had better be exactly what a guy wants to go that route.
 
Thanks SnowDog, that is actually the exact outfit I was talking to. Only one of them is on a 98 action. They sent me pics of it, to be honest I don't think it is even a Husqvarna. There is no Husky marking on the barrel at all, it has a Rigby style round pistol grip instead of a grip cap and it has a beautiful set of double triggers on it with a delicate trigger guard that is like a Brno 21H style, inletted to the face of the pistol grip.
Husky 146: http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_35&products_id=4615
Mauser like at Epps (except for the double set triggers):http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_40&products_id=4656

Varminter, one more for ya, do you know the rate of twist you have? I'm thinking a 1-12" should be tight enough. Until Hornady gets their stuff out the door I will most likely use the 286gr partition for hunting and 270gr Speer for uh, would you still call it plinking?
 
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