My 9.3x64mm Mauser project

I finished the stock with several coats of tung oil sealer over a couple of weeks. So far, it's been impervious to anything I've thrown at it, and that includes Alberta winter. Unfortunately I haven't been able to shoot any game with it yet. I've had the lousiest luck even seeing any game the last two years.

I'm getting 1 to 1.5" groups at 100 m with the 250 grain accubond, and it's very consistent past 300m, so I shouldn't have any trouble taking an elk or moose past that range if necessary. I still need to chronograph my loads, but the 26" barrel should be giving me around 2800+ fps with the 250 grainers. I even just bought a custom bullet mould from Night Owl Enterprises out of the US, and am looking forward to sending a few of those downrange. Should be great for deer.
 
that is darn right impressive,...work like that requires tons of patience and time, I have not much of either....very good hand and file work.

Finished rifle looks very good.

A home done custom Mauser in an uncommon and interesting cartridge,.....it doesn't get much better.
 
Yes, I thought about welding the safety to the tang, but not knowing how to weld, I thought I'd quit while I was ahead. I'd hate to ruin all my hard work. Sadly, I was unable to fill my moose tag this year, but I'll take an elk with it hopefully next year. I've even started shooting cast boolits in it, and it's surprisingly accurate with them. Plus, the Heym barrel simply will not hold fouling! I can shoot until my shoulder is purple, and it still takes only about five minutes to get clean patches out of it. Thanks again for all the comments. This is one of my keepers.
 
Well done Erik and classic cartridge choice. I was fortunate enough to have a 9.3x64 come my way and plan to spend more time this winter dialing it in. Lot of good bullet choices coming out in the .366, so a good thing is only getting better.
 
Here's a tip for making brass that can save you a bit of time and possibly be more consistent: you can reduce the rim diameter and cut the extractor groove deeper in one operation if you grind a bit that is a combination of the two you now use. I do this when converting 414 Super Mag into 401 WSL.
 
very nice work there

I like the "Finger Grooves" along the top of the fore stock

I have Never been a fan of checkering as I feel it really detracts from the natural beauty of wood.

also, every little flaw stands out to me.
I have even noticed numerous flaws in the photos of the custom guns, in RifleShooter (I think) by Stan Trzoniec. Very nice guns ruined by checkering flaws.
Same goes for engraving. I feel it takes away from the austere beauty of a Hunting Tool.

one question though.
Why do folks want sling swivels on the BOTTOM of the rifle. you can't comfortably carry it like that.
I had a Military mauser that had the sling on the side and had an epiphany.
 
nanuk said:
one question though.
Why do folks want sling swivels on the BOTTOM of the rifle. you can't comfortably carry it like that.
I had a Military mauser that had the sling on the side and had an epiphany.
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I've never had a problem with the swivels being on the bottom of the rifle in terms of comfort or practicality.

Plus, have you ever tried to mount a Harris Bipod to the side of your rifle? It just doesn't work!:D
 
BigUglyMan said:
I've never had a problem with the swivels being on the bottom of the rifle in terms of comfort or practicality.

Plus, have you ever tried to mount a Harris Bipod to the side of your rifle? It just doesn't work!:D
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LOL....but shooting off a sideways rifle looks "gangsta" so that has to count for something.
 
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