Mauser 96 in 9.3x57 - Decent Moose Gun?

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Hey everyone,

I'm currently thinking about buying a short range/bush gun and I see Tradeex has multiple 9.3x57's with good to very good bores for around the $200 mark. I was thinking that at under 150 yards, this would be a good moose gun but I'd like some opinions.

I was told by someone that the 9.3x57 wasn't a good choice for the 96 action as it wasn't strong enough? Obviously I would be reloading, and if 150 yards would be my max range, I wouldn't be "hot-rodding" it.

Any thoughts?

Cory
 
That's what the Swedes used them for.
If the M96 was not strong enough for the cartridge, do you really think they would have been so popular in Sweden?
 
9.3x57 is the farmers gun of south Africa. they use it for every thing elephants etc. should handle any thing in north America. the 96 husky's are nice guns strong and accurate
 
Cory,

The present loadings from Norma are rated at 43 500 PSI, so, you don't have to worry.
If you keep it within 150 yrds / meters, there would be no problem at all. Further than this, go with either the original (if you can find one) or a rechambered M/46 - 46A (to 9.3X62).
 
david doyle said:
do you mean the rifle or an actual 6 foot swede? 96 mausers are not very heavy.
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every one that I have handled was very heavy. The heavy step down barrel adds a lot of weight. I've seen ones with ramline stocks and barrels cut down to 20" that were still heavier than my win model 70 300 win mag with 24" barrel
 
Load up some 286 gr privi partizans, not going fast but will hit with a thump-the proverbial hammer of Thor.Recoils not bad,either
 
StevieK said:
every one that I have handled was very heavy. The heavy step down barrel adds a lot of weight. I've seen ones with ramline stocks and barrels cut down to 20" that were still heavier than my win model 70 300 win mag with 24" barrel
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You are talking about the 6.5X55..
The OP is asking about a 9.3X57 SPORTER on a 96 action..
Completely different deal..
PS I have both..
 
The only thing about the x57 is that some of the bullets out there are meant for slightly higher velocities and don't preform that great at the lower velocities form the x57.

Prvi partisan 286g and Speer 270g seem to be good choices for this caliber on moose sized game from what I have read from others experiences.
 
I just finished shootin some deer on the charlottes a couple weeks ago with one ,a husky 46A in 9.3x57 , 286 privi's or the speer 270's would work great for your moose gun and the best part is you can eat right up to the hole. They're a nice light little rifle and carry very well. Accuracy in both of mine are very good.
 
Do NOT let one of these go if you can possibly scratch up the scratch.

And to reinforce, these rifles are NOT, NOT, NOT "sporterized" military rifles. They were purpose built as a hunting rifle, with moose particularly in mind. There is a lot of info out there on them if you Google around some.

I have one. You will never find a better-made hunting rifle, and I would not hesitate to shoot 250 yds with mine after having learned the trajectory well.

And, they are light and carry really well if you leave them as built and use the iron sights.

Would you hesitate to shoot a moose with a .35 Whelen? If not, then you will be very comfortable with the "potato thrower". Keep in mind that most modern shooters have become seduced by all the modern marketing and addiction to super high velocity magnums. Rifles like this, with good moderate velocity, heavy bullets and great sectional density kill by penetration and weight. Muzzle energy can be very mis-leading as to cartridge effectiveness. As to the rifle, to build a gun with this level of quality, hand work, fit and finish would be very, very expensive. Go for it before they're all gone.
 
I bought a 9.3x57 from Tradex 3 years ago and carry nothing else for moose. The Husqvarna sporter model 96 is actually quite light, mine is under 7 pounds without the scope.
 
You can't beat the value of a M96 sporter in 9.3x57 from Tradeex. My specimen has not been altered in any way, ie. receiver is not D&T'd and bolt handle is original. Open sights are not adjustable for elevation so I handload 286gr. PRVI's at approx 2050fps to be near dead on at 100yds. Performance-wise, the 9.3x57 can be compared to the .358 Winchester when both are loaded with 250gr. bullets. Both are awesome calibres for moose.
 
a Speer 270gr bullet, at 2000fps (should be no big job to get that),
when sighted for zero at 180yds, gives you an honest 200yds PBR for a 10" target zone.

assuming open sights, 3/4" above the bore center line, and your rifle can group 2" at 100 yds.

Center your group 4" high at 100 yds, (with a 2" group you will be MAX 5" high) you will be zero'd at 180. and MAX less than 4.5" low at 200yds.

for my way of thinking, I don't think you need more than that for MOOSE! Or Elk

I'm planning a setup just like that, for Cast bullets.
 
I don't want to hijack this thread but I would be interested in what mold Nanuk is using and any info on cast bullets in the 9.3X57.
 
lthunt said:
9.3x57 is the farmers gun of south Africa. they use it for every thing elephants etc. should handle any thing in north America. the 96 husky's are nice guns strong and accurate
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I thought it was the 9.3x62 used widely in Southern Africa, given the widespread german influence.
 
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