Sauer 202 Caliber conversion question 9.3 to 30-06

[BadRonald]

I have a Sauer 202 in 9.3x62. To change to 30-06, do I need a new magazine as well as a new barrel, or just the barrel?

 

[NL-Hunter]

I have a Sauer 202 in 9.3x62. To change to 30-06, do I need a new magazine as well as a new barrel, or just the barrel?

Thinking bolt and barrel, magazine "may" fit. Diameters are slightly different.

 

[mbogo3]

I would think just the barrel........Harold

 

[buckbrushoutdoors]

Just barrel would need to be changed, might be better off selling it instead of re barreling.

 

[BadRonald]

Just barrel would need to be changed, might be better off selling it instead of re barreling.

Why? It's a $3-4000 switch barrel rifle, extra barrel is ~$1000

 

[buckbrushoutdoors]

Ok then why are you asking if you already knew the answer?
I figured since you didn't know they used the same size bolt face you should just sell it and buy a new gun.im glad your aware of the switch barrel. Now you know you can just buy a barrel.

 

[BigUglyMan]

My money is on Barrel Only. Email the schnitzel-eaters to be certain.

 

[BadRonald]

Ok then why are you asking if you already knew the answer?
I figured since you didn't know they used the same size bolt face you should just sell it and buy a new gun.im glad your aware of the switch barrel. Now you know you can just buy a barrel.

I don't know the answer. I know that on this rifle some caliber conversions can be made with barrel change alone, while others additionally require a new bolt and/or mag. I can't find reliable info on which conversions require which parts.

 

[BadRonald]

My money is on Barrel Only. Email the schnitzel-eaters to be certain.

I have an email in to them, awaiting reply but it's been a while. Fingers crossed for barrel only. Those mags are bloody expensive. Don't want to think about what a bolt would cost.

 

[cam1936]

They take the same bolt face and case dimensions are extremely similar. Can't see why it wouldn't be just the barrel. Definitely wait for the email to be certain though.

 

[NL-Hunter]

They take the same bolt face and case dimensions are extremely similar. Can't see why it wouldn't be just the barrel. Definitely wait for the email to be certain though.

Have no experience with the 9.3 (yet ) Just looked at the cases on line compared, looked like one was more " open " in the back. Larger groove that is. Length is about the same.

 

[broadhead67]

leave it 9.3 and shoot 225 Oryx . or 225 TSX .

 

[kman300]

If you Google Sauer 202 manual and download it the information you are seeking is on page 23. In your case, the bolt is the same for the 3006 and 9.3 but there is a designated 9.3 magazine.

 

[Brutus]

Info:

I own a Voere 2185 rifle in 30-06. A Sauer 202 in 270 Winchester works just fine in my rifle too.
The 9.3x62 magazine is interchangeable with the above calibers.

IIRC, spare Sauer 202 magazines actually have these three calibers engraved on them.

 

[BigUglyMan]

They take the same bolt face and case dimensions are extremely similar. Can't see why it wouldn't be just the barrel. Definitely wait for the email to be certain though.

Because zee Chermens are extremely picky.

 

[BadRonald]

If you Google Sauer 202 manual and download it the information you are seeking is on page 23. In your case, the bolt is the same for the 3006 and 9.3 but there is a designated 9.3 magazine.

Got it thanks, looks like I'll need a new mag

 

[NL-Hunter]

Because zee Chermens are extremely picky.

Zhat is a good zingh zometimez.

 

[redryder]

Got it thanks, looks like I'll need a new mag

I think I would be trying the old magazine first. I can't imagine any magazines from Sauer being sold at the dollar store.

 

[BadRonald]

I think I would be trying the old magazine first. I can't imagine any magazines from Sauer being sold at the dollar store.

With the current setup, a 30-06 snap cap will feed from the 9.3 magazine no problem, but the extractor will not grip the case head on opening the bolt. Can we deduce from this that the 9.3 mag will work for 30-06? The only problem is with extraction, but the magazine should not affect this, right? Would it be the difference in the barrel that is preventing proper extraction? We know the same bolt works for both calibers so that is not the issue. Thoughts?