The returned 9.3

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So I get a return on a M46 in 9.3x57 from a client who claimed that the bolt was "defective". It turns out that the extractor would not rotate freely when cycling the bolt as the collar was stiff. 2 drops of oil under the extractor collar and it was as good as can be. Client decided he no longer wanted that gun and went with something else instead.

I felt sorry for this Swedish blonde, sitting on the rack, feeling "rejected". She is 80 years old, but she looks 25, and a virgin :D (not drilled & tapped, bolt unaltered etc)

So I decided to give her another chance.

I loaded up some 9.3x57 Norma brass with 46.5gr of Varget and 250gr Accubonds, seated with an OAL of 3.066.

I was not expecting too much considering the fixed plain open sights. However I was so pleased with the 50 yard results, that I tried at a 100 yards and here is the 100 yard result:

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OK so I got a flyer out of 5 rds, but considering that the front sight "bead" covered the whole black portion of the target, I am so pleased, that I will bring this one bear hunting this spring.

I have had very similar results with 45gr of H335 and 285gr Prvi.
 
Actually, they usually all do quite good with open sights... even with unadapted targets (this colour is awful with sun and open sights).

PPU 285 and H335

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Not to worry Anthony. Challenge with having affordable rifles lots of first time buyers have a bit to learn before throwing their arms in the air and running to post a thread. A little oil goes a long way!

If the to do list ever gets to do'd maybe these two can try shooting some groups with the PRVIs.
 
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9.3 rifles

Well, Anthony, the first rifle I bought from you a few years ago was a 1930 Husqvarna in the 9.3x57 Calibre. It is one of my "keeper" rifles, because of the quality and "fun" aspect of shooting it, not to mention the effectiveness on a Game animal.

After buying many more firearms from Trade-Ex, I can only say that it would be wonderful if all Dealers took a look at your practices when it comes to returning a rifle (for whatever reason), but most of all, your descriptions of your merchandise.

I will say that you tend to be conservative and honest in your descriptions. This is a very good thing. I found in almost every firearm that I have bought from your company, they have been in better condition that I expected, a wonderful surprise when I open the box. And speaking of the shipping, your system of double wrapping a rifle is probably the best I have seen, (except maybe for a hard case,) and please keep it up, as every rifle I have bought from you has arrived in good condition, which speaks volumes for your packaging.

I did get one rifle that had a defect that was not apparent, but showed up when the rifle was disassembled. It was replaced without question by Anthony at Trade-Ex. No fuss, no bother! Just ship it back, and choose another rifle.

I love my 9.3x57 Husqvarna, and I would say that someone missed out on an opportunity to get a great hunting rifle. And you and Tony keep up the good way you are doing business right now and keep importing all those goodies.
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I suppose that none of this would have happened if correct operation of the bolt had been confirmed before shipping - "two tiny drops of oil". The vendor can't be expected to do a 100% check on the dozens of used firearms that leave the store every month, but under the circumstances it seems unfair to taunt the buyer over returning the firearm - even suggesting that he's a fool for having done so.
 
Andy said:
but under the circumstances it seems unfair to taunt the buyer over returning the firearm - even suggesting that he's a fool for having done so.
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True, but the OP states that the buyer changed his mind and "no longer wanted that gun".

Had this not been the case, the problem would have been recitfied one way or another, the gun stayed with the buyer and this thread would not have happened.

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I'm not in the 9.3 club, but I do find it refreshing to see the interest that the 9.3s have generated in cartridges that won't drive 300 gr bullets at 3000 fps. I also like to see good shooting with iron sights; nice work guys!
 
Nathan,
There are plenty of detailed pictures of those rifles in the HVA Rifles sticky.

Boomer,
I took a moose with one of my HVA 9.3 with open sights. One shot, then the freezer was full.
 
I have one. Got it from the EE several months ago now, originated with Tradeex. I still frequently find myself shaking my head over the fact that I bought a truly fine, basically handmade, European sporting rifle from the classic period of gun making for the price of a beater Winchester M94. Incredible. On top of that, it's accurate, excellent condition, mild to shoot and kills like a bolt of lightning. Not a bad deal.
 
Andy said:
I suppose that none of this would have happened if correct operation of the bolt had been confirmed before shipping - "two tiny drops of oil". The vendor can't be expected to do a 100% check on the dozens of used firearms that leave the store every month, but under the circumstances it seems unfair to taunt the buyer over returning the firearm - even suggesting that he's a fool for having done so.
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Nonsense! When I get a gun (new or old) first thing I do is give it a complete breakdown and cleaning, then a good oiling, it's the prudent thing to do. Applying oil to something that's not working or binding is really basic. Lack of basic effort resulted in the loss of a real fine shooter.

Edit: Where did he suggest he was a fool?
 
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I think it is just so fun to see a dealer take one of the firearms of his own rack and give her a go. After having accepted it as a return. wow! this speaks volumes to me about the acumen of this dealer. And on top of this all I see are songs of praise for this particular family outfit (another bonus mark to me) and what good service is provided on a consistent basis.
I don't care what the caliber is, i just have to side track this thread a little to say that i do believe I will be spending more time on the Tradex website for the next time i get the itch to "experience" another firearm.
Thanks for starting this thread and all the replies. I feel like i got learned something today.
 
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