Tikka Battue in 9.3x62

Kevan said:
This isn't quite the same as you request but my T3 light stainless 9.3 is an excellent rifle, very accurate and smooth functioning, easy to carry.
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Thanks Kevan, every little bit helps. Since the Light Stainless and the Battue Light are basically in the same weight class, how do you find the recoil (I'm
assuming you've used some of the factory 286 gr. loads). I am quite impressed with the performance characteristics of the 286 gr. loads at an MV
of 2360 fps, unfortunately the factories tend to leave out the barrel length used to achieve their listed performance; have you had the opportunity to
chrono any of these loads out of your 22.5" barrel?

Again, thanks for your input.
 
Hey 358 BLR

My brother and I both owned Battue Lites in 9.3x62. Installed a Limbsaver pre fit recoil pad and they are not that bad to shoot even off the bench. Also, that is with max 286 grain handloads. The one my brother owns will put 286 grain Partitions into one hole at 100 yards. It is a very nice packing rifle that fits well. I am interested in picking up one of the new Ruger Africans in 9.3x62. Also, I think you could get handloaded 286 grains to 2300 out of that Battue but I have not shot one over the chronograph.
 
I have a T3 Lite in .338 Win Mag, and it is lighter than the factory claimed weight. With Millet rings and a Leupold 2.5x scope it is just over 6 1/2 lbs. My personal view is that I'd rather buy the full length version and add the exact open sights I like and, if need be,have the barrel shortened and recrowned. The cost of the two would end up being similar.
 
The benefit of 9.3 cal. escapes me when the .35 Whelens, and .375s cover this range well. Only benefit is more expensive bullets and cases.
 
I have two Battue's one a 308 the other a 9.3 both very accurate, the 9.3 is one of my favorite rifles to carry, scoped with a 1x-4.5x in weaver mounts its very light. The 308 I shoot with the factory iron sights.
 
ben hunchak said:
The benefit of 9.3 cal. escapes me when the .35 Whelens, and .375s cover this range well. Only benefit is more expensive bullets and cases.
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It's only more expensive here, in Europe it's another story, but that's changing. Real question should be what was the benefit of the .35 Whelen as it was invented years later and somewhat less gun all things considered.

BTW the CZ 550 is available as a carbine now in 9.3x62, another option.
 
358 BLR said:
Thanks Kevan, every little bit helps. Since the Light Stainless and the Battue Light are basically in the same weight class, how do you find the recoil (I'm
assuming you've used some of the factory 286 gr. loads). I am quite impressed with the performance characteristics of the 286 gr. loads at an MV
of 2360 fps, unfortunately the factories tend to leave out the barrel length used to achieve their listed performance; have you had the opportunity to
chrono any of these loads out of your 22.5" barrel?

Again, thanks for your input.
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I replaced the factory recoil pad with a Limbsaver to change the length of pull and soften recoil, which isn't too harsh considering the weight of the rifle.
Mine has never fired a factory load, only handloads with a 286 Nosler or Swift, and a 253 RWS bullet, all shot very well.
 
ben hunchak said:
The benefit of 9.3 cal. escapes me when the .35 Whelens, and .375s cover this range well. Only benefit is more expensive bullets and cases.
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The bullets and cases for my 9.3 were no more expensive to buy than for my 375 H&H or my 375 Ruger.
As for my Whelen, all I've ever used are 30-06 brass, and that can be done for the 9.3x62 also.
My original interest in the 9.3 was to try it with heavy cast bullets, hopefully soon. :)
 
Cost of bullets is just part of it, a good selection is not avail. as are the .35s and .375s, getting good barrels aftermarket is near impossible.
 
ben hunchak said:
Cost of bullets is just part of it, a good selection is not avail. as are the .35s and .375s, getting good barrels aftermarket is near impossible.
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A good selection is not available ?? how many do you need.... Nosler, Swift, Hornady, Speer, Norma, just to name a few all make 9.3 bullets.
As for barrels, I've honestly never tried to source a 9.3 barrel because I have never needed one, but I do know Bevan King has turned some out and he makes a darn fine barrel.
 
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