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Post by Rimfire69 on Apr 17, 2020 7:27:27 GMT -5
Very nice work as usual Lee, will you eventually put some quick-detach rings on.
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Post by Lee Martin on Apr 17, 2020 7:41:36 GMT -5
Very nice work as usual Lee, will you eventually put some quick-detach rings on. I bought a set of Leupold quick-detach and let's just say they had "issues". Long story, but they weren't cut in line with one another on the base. This caused the scope to cock enough that I couldn't dial it out. And it wasn't the base mounting. I set the action up on a Bridgeport and indexed each hole on digital readout. They were perfectly in-line at TDC. Was tempted to grind the other ring, but sent them back for a refund. I had Millett angle-locs on the shelf. They're a better ring so it was an upgrade. Two turns of an allen wrench and the scope is off. Quick enough for me. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 17, 2020 9:56:28 GMT -5
“.... a set of Leupold quick-detach and let's just say they had ‘issues'.
Millett angle-locs on the shelf. They're a better ring so it was an upgrade. Two turns of an allen wrench and the scope is off. Quick enough for me.”
----Lee Martin
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Lee.... which Leupold quick detach rings gave you grief? I’ve had excellent service from Leupold QR, and a favorite, the Weaver-type Leupold QRW.
David Bradshaw
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Post by Lee Martin on Apr 17, 2020 12:29:20 GMT -5
David - they were Weaver style QRWs. I've used them in the past and they're OK. This was the first pair I've had that were way, way off. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 17, 2020 13:02:17 GMT -5
Bolt handle after being flared out a few degrees. This puts ample space between it and the stock:  ----Lee Martin ***** Smart blend of practical, old Mauser tradition and modern build. I much prefer a round-bottom bolt knob for fast stroking from the shoulder. I’ve had flat bottom and hollowed bolt knobs and don’t care for them. Also, your straight-down handle with flare should protect trigger finger under recoil, while providing fast lift with a glove. Most still hunting doesn’t require a fast stroke at shoulder, but... you never know. Lends dignity to the 9.3x62mm, as does cholla’s rifle on page 3. David Bradshaw |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Apr 17, 2020 21:15:31 GMT -5
I too have always liked the looks and functionality of a straight drop bolt handle, my Mannlicher stocked 338-06 Mauser was done this way and it really looks nice with the full stock.
Trapr
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Post by z1r on Apr 19, 2020 11:28:02 GMT -5
The rifle turned out very nice! Well done!
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Post by xgbx on May 16, 2020 9:55:39 GMT -5
Nice rifle.
I got into the 9.3x62 game with a CZ 550 American back when the only bullets you could get were a couple of Noslers and the Speer 270-grain semi-spitzer. It hits like a freight train and kicks about like a 30-06 in a rifle that weighs about 8 pounds. I shot several feral cattle with it and saw some of the most dramatic one-shot stops I've ever seen. With spitzer bullets 2,350-2400 fps MV shoots a lot flatter than you'd think--certainly flat enough for anything big enough to require a 286-grain bullet--plus it can push a 250 almost as fast as a 338 WM.
If 9.3x62 ammo were more common in North America, I would do all of my hunting with that and a 308.
XGBX
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Post by Lee Martin on Sept 2, 2020 19:02:09 GMT -5
61.0 grs of AA4350 and the 286 gr Hornady Interlock. 5 shots:  Chronographed @ 2,250 fps, which is more than 100 fps under max. The target always beats the Lab Radar. I'll stick with this, though it'll safely take 64.0 grs. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 2, 2020 19:06:38 GMT -5
It doesn't get better than that. The problem I have with rifles like that is simply. If I blunder a shot, it's hard to blame it on the gun.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Sept 2, 2020 19:26:36 GMT -5
Lee the accuracy I got with 286TSX’s at 2230fps and 270 speers at 2250fps was outstanding and like you I saw little gain with 100fps and less accuracy.
Well done,......Trapr
BTW, if anyone is interested I’ve got a takeoff barrel in 9.3x62 for a Win70 push feed, that is a rebore from a 270win. If interested message me.
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Post by mike454 on Sept 2, 2020 19:32:58 GMT -5
Great project Lee! Wanted to play with the round since reading Don Heaths writings on it.
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Post by nolongcolt on Sept 2, 2020 20:13:40 GMT -5
Have taken that caliber to Africa twice and it is a very good round. Rifle was a CZ 550 and my loads used 250 gr Barnes Triple Shocks and 250 Nosler Accubonds. Same load for both at 61 grs of IMR 4064, both shot MOA easy, velocity was 2550 fps.
Nice work on the rifle Lee.
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Post by bcelliott on Sept 2, 2020 21:14:06 GMT -5
Reloder 17 will give the highest velocities with this cartridge. Believe it or not, you can get to 2600 fps safely with a 286 grain bullet. Work up toward ~67 grains of this powder. Alternately, since your action is old, you could still use RL-17 but back off a few grains to get 2400 fps and very low pressures.
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Post by nolongcolt on Sept 2, 2020 21:57:50 GMT -5
That's 4300 ft/lbs of energy, or about the same as a .375 Hollands which holds quite a bit more powder. But heck, I know a guy on another forum who claims that much energy with a .35 Whelen using 225 gr bullets!
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