As Potashminer posted above, 9.3 x 62 is now my big rifle. Why? No reason what so ever, other than wanting something else to shoot and load for.
Who does not think about being able to deliver a big payload accurately at what is for most of us, impossible ranges. At the distances where I can shoot, my 6.5 x 55 SE is more than up to the task. Likewise, at those available distances, the 9.3 works just fine. That rifle, a Husqvarna, with the scope weighs in at 8 lbs, that along with the felt recoil amplifying dropped comb tailored for irons felt recoin can be somewhat intense. So, with the factory butt plate, two rounds down the pipe is almost enough; 4 is all I could manage. With a slip-on limbsaver recoil pad, as well as one I wear, I can get through 20 rounds. It hurts so good!
Corey07fraser If you want a .338, get one. Recoil wise, the 9.3 is all the recoil I want. Based on charts, "free" recoil on the 9.3 and 300 Win Mag are about the same; .338 is about 25% more. (30 vs. 38 Ft-Lbs).
I think the cost of ammo quoted in this thread might be a bit "light", even hand loading is not as economical as it once was. I am still using powder I have had in stock since pre-covid. I should have bought about 50 5 lb jugs when it was available. Same goes for primers. I did a calculation based on current market values of components, and I think I could reload for between 4 and 5 bucks a round for the 9.3, and a buck or two less depending the the bullets etc in the 6.5.
Another point that some mentioned was for practice, a good .22 LR shooting at 100-200 is a great way to train, and for me, it grew to be my primary form of rifle shooting. I ended up spending more on my CZ455 Super Match, than I intended, but have no regrets; I put literally thousands and thousands of rounds through it as well as the other .22s I have for ranges out to 50.
Photos, loaded 9.3 beside loaded 6.5; 9.3 Husky Rifle; 6.5 Zastava; and my .22 Bench Rifle. Again, all are capable at the range distances which I have available.
Have fun!!
Who does not think about being able to deliver a big payload accurately at what is for most of us, impossible ranges. At the distances where I can shoot, my 6.5 x 55 SE is more than up to the task. Likewise, at those available distances, the 9.3 works just fine. That rifle, a Husqvarna, with the scope weighs in at 8 lbs, that along with the felt recoil amplifying dropped comb tailored for irons felt recoin can be somewhat intense. So, with the factory butt plate, two rounds down the pipe is almost enough; 4 is all I could manage. With a slip-on limbsaver recoil pad, as well as one I wear, I can get through 20 rounds. It hurts so good!
Corey07fraser If you want a .338, get one. Recoil wise, the 9.3 is all the recoil I want. Based on charts, "free" recoil on the 9.3 and 300 Win Mag are about the same; .338 is about 25% more. (30 vs. 38 Ft-Lbs).
I think the cost of ammo quoted in this thread might be a bit "light", even hand loading is not as economical as it once was. I am still using powder I have had in stock since pre-covid. I should have bought about 50 5 lb jugs when it was available. Same goes for primers. I did a calculation based on current market values of components, and I think I could reload for between 4 and 5 bucks a round for the 9.3, and a buck or two less depending the the bullets etc in the 6.5.
Another point that some mentioned was for practice, a good .22 LR shooting at 100-200 is a great way to train, and for me, it grew to be my primary form of rifle shooting. I ended up spending more on my CZ455 Super Match, than I intended, but have no regrets; I put literally thousands and thousands of rounds through it as well as the other .22s I have for ranges out to 50.
Photos, loaded 9.3 beside loaded 6.5; 9.3 Husky Rifle; 6.5 Zastava; and my .22 Bench Rifle. Again, all are capable at the range distances which I have available.
Have fun!!
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