Some datas and readings about the 9,3x62

The AB may be "light for caliber" it's pretty long though. Same goes for the Barnes 250 TSX, which is much more adpted to the X62 than the TSX 286, which is way too long and does not provide expected performances in that case.
 
I have some Accubonds loaded up, but haven't had a chance to shoot them yet. Given their reputation I would have no hesitation using them on game up to elk size. Shots tend to be fairly close range affairs where I hunt, and I'm a stuffy traditionalist, so I'll likely stick with 285's for moose. I think the lighter bullets are more of an attempt to flatten out trajectories. Kevin Robertson, author of the Perfect Shot, reports fairly explosive results with lighter bullets in 9.3, particularly with the 246 gr. RWS Cone Point, with no exits on impala-size game.
 
9.3mauser said:
I have some Accubonds loaded up, but haven't had a chance to shoot them yet. Given their reputation I would have no hesitation using them on game up to elk size. Shots tend to be fairly close range affairs where I hunt, and I'm a stuffy traditionalist, so I'll likely stick with 285's for moose. I think the lighter bullets are more of an attempt to flatten out trajectories. Kevin Robertson, author of the Perfect Shot, reports fairly explosive results with lighter bullets in 9.3, particularly with the 246 gr. RWS Cone Point, with no exits on impala-size game.
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9.3mauser,

the KS bullet were made for Roe deer and chamois size animal in lower caliber like 6,5X57, 7x57 , 7x64.

in the 9,3 the H mantel bullet is great if not used around herds, dogs or during driven hunts. it works great with leopard and lion.

all the best.
 
There's nothing wrong in using the 250 AB on moose. They are much better bullets than the original Ballistic Tips. Just look in my pics the way they mushroom, The amount of retained weight is pretty high and they work just as good (and even better) as other "premium" bullets. They have a progressive thickness jacket (fairly thick about 1/2 the body's lenght) and a welded core. Nothing's wrong with the 285 grainers neither, though.
The Norma 232 grains bullets were made with roe deer hunting in mind, and were introduced over 50 years ago.
 
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I believe that Barsness used the 250 AB in his 9.3 in Africa with good results. I seem to recall that he switched to the 250 AB across the board in his 9.3x62. If it's good enough for him then it should be good enough for me.

As an aside, does anyone know how to host a .pdf file so that I can pass it around to you all?
 
I managed to get the ole Husky out yesterday with 325 gr Normas over both H-414 and N-550. I was able to make 2300 with both powders, although an additional half gr of H-414 resulted in pressure signs while an additional half gr of N-550 did not. Having had a previous experience with N-550s bad temper when highly compressed, I'm not interested in pushing the envelope further; besides, if I can't do it with a 325 at 2300, I've got a .375 with 380s and a .458 with 500s.

The VV manual suggests a maximum load of 62.3 grs of N-550 under a 320 gr Woodleigh for 2297 fps in the 9.3X62, but 62.5 only gave me 2255 albeit with 5 grs more bullet weight. I went up in half gr increments getting 2306 fps with 63.5 grs and no pressure signs. I fired a 64.0 gr load which again showed no pressure signs in my rifle, but the Chroney gave me an error message, but I doubt that velocity was much greater.

Interestingly, H-414 also gave me about 2300 (2293) with a 63.5 gr load, but showed dangerous pressure when raised to 64.0 grs and the velocity read 2324 fps. This makes me question the wisdom of choosing H414/W760 with this bullet for use in warmer weather, where similar performance can be realized with N-550 without the pressure demon raising it's ugly head. I observed a velocity plateau of 2260 between 62 and 63 grs, which might suggest that is the sweet spot for this powder/bullet combination. N-550 had no velocity plateau up to 63.5 grs.
 
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Well, Boomer, that ought to make a few more consider coming over to the light side. :)

Certainly nothing in North America that won't handle, and rounds out your 250 Accubond loads at 2700 quite nicely.

Why pack around anything else?
Ted
 
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Well, Boomer, that ought to make a few more consider coming over to the light side. :)

Certainly nothing in North America that won't handle, and rounds out your 250 Accubond loads at 2700 quite nicely.

Why pack around anything else?
Ted
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Ya never know, it might even accompany us to Morrain Lake this summer. I could just borrow Bryce's .300, but I'd hate to be saddled with a small bore when I have better options.:p

We're on our way out to the cabin for a few days . . . guess what I'm taking!
 
Boomer said:
I managed to get the ole Husky out yesterday with 325 gr Normas over both H-414 and N-550. I was able to make 2300 with both powders, although an additional half gr of H-414 resulted in pressure signs while an additional half gr of N-550 did not. Having had a previous experience with N-550s bad temper when highly compressed, I'm not interested in pushing the envelope further; besides, if I can't do it with a 325 at 2300, I've got a .375 with 380s and a .458 with 500s.

The VV manual suggests a maximum load of 62.3 grs of N-550 under a 320 gr Woodleigh for 2297 fps in the 9.3X62, but 62.5 only gave me 2255 albeit with 5 grs more bullet weight. I went up in half gr increments getting 2306 fps with 63.5 grs and no pressure signs. I fired a 64.0 gr load which again showed no pressure signs in my rifle, but the Chroney gave me an error message, but I doubt that velocity was much greater.

Interestingly, H-414 also gave me about 2300 (2293) with a 63.5 gr load, but showed dangerous pressure when raised to 64.0 grs and the velocity read 2324 fps. This makes me question the wisdom of choosing H414/W760 with this bullet for use in warmer weather, where similar performance can be realized with N-550 without the pressure demon raising it's ugly head. I observed a velocity plateau of 2260 between 62 and 63 grs, which might suggest that is the sweet spot for this powder/bullet combination. N-550 had no velocity plateau up to 63.5 grs.
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Boomer,

do you know about the expansion of the 325 gr oryx? 2300 is really good i dont think Norma reloading datas is going that fast so you find a very good recipe for your firearm.

all the best.
 
Pleased to report the taking of a nice black bear for meat by a friend of mine using a 300 gr Matrix FB bonded spitzer.

Last weekend, no recovered bullet, but the lungs were mush.

Ted
 
Am away at the moment, but unless he changed it, the load was the 300 Matrix. a stomach-full of 4064, and CCi 200s. We chronographed the load a few weeks ago at over 2400 fps. Not surprised the bullet was not recovered.

The rifle is a Husqvarna 640 with factory 24" barrel bedded in a laminated stock. The throat is deep enough that loads seated out to just barely fit the magazine, chamber without touching the lands. This allows pretty stiff loads wo excess pressure.

He paired up the original front sight with a Williams Foolproof receiver sight, which he uses without an insert. He has been practicing a lot, offhand at 100 meters, and has become very good with that outfit. From the bench he regularly smokes chickens off the rail at 200 meters.

The bear was running after being spooked, and he said the shot felt smooth and "natural" with that outfit.

Will have more info after I get back home.
Ted
 
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