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Post by Lee Martin on Dec 19, 2023 18:42:24 GMT -5
All the talk about a .338-06, why not simply shoot a 9.3x62 with a hi BC 250gr accubond at about 2800fps. Easy on the shoulder and hits HARD. You and I think alike. I built a 9.3x62 on a Mauser 98 and it has quickly become my favorite sporting rifle. And it's running faster than expected. I've been using AA 4350 since I can't find Reloader 17 (17 supposedly gives phenomenal velocity in the 9.3x62). AA 4350 is next to it on the burn chart. A 286 gr Hornady Interlock goes just over 2,400 fps from my 24" barrel with 64.0 grs. I believe, as others have reported, that 67.0 is safe and can approach 2,600 fps. I don't care to go that fast, but will test it to see what happens. Funny isn't it...after all these new cartridges have come and gone, something from 1905 hangs with them just fine. Plus it'll hold 5 in the box, whereas the magnums and fat bodies (ie, 338 RPM) hold four. Here's a picture of my rifle. I've posted it plenty but am really proud of how it turned out. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"
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Post by bushog on Dec 19, 2023 19:01:34 GMT -5
You need some RL17…
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Post by bigbrowndog on Dec 19, 2023 19:20:18 GMT -5
I’d actually like to see what it can do in a 9.3x64, if it is so good in a 62mm Trapr
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Post by woody on Dec 19, 2023 21:42:35 GMT -5
All the talk about a .338-06, why not simply shoot a 9.3x62 with a hi BC 250gr accubond at about 2800fps. Easy on the shoulder and hits HARD. You and I think alike. I built a 9.3x62 on a Mauser 98 and it has quickly become my favorite sporting rifle. And it's running faster than expected. I've been using AA 4350 since I can't find Reloader 17 (17 supposedly gives phenomenal velocity in the 9.3x62). AA 4350 is next to it on the burn chart. A 286 gr Hornady Interlock goes just over 2,400 fps from my 24" barrel with 64.0 grs. I believe, as others have reported, that 67.0 is safe and can approach 2,600 fps. I don't care to go that fast, but will test it to see what happens. Funny isn't it...after all these new cartridges have come and gone, something from 1905 hangs with them just fine. Plus it'll hold 5 in the box, whereas the magnums and fat bodies (ie, 338 RPM) hold four. Here's a picture of my rifle. I've posted it plenty but am really proud of how it turned out. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" That’s one nice looking rifle!!!! I’ve always been intrigued by the 9.3x62. Same with the .338 Winchester. How does the rifle perform on game? What game did you build it for ? Africa?
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Post by bushog on Dec 19, 2023 22:39:59 GMT -5
I’d actually like to see what it can do in a 9.3x64, if it is so good in a 62mm Trapr I’ve tried it in the 64 too but I couldn’t get the accuracy I wanted. Both cartridges are in a R93 and I’m spoiled… That velocity I quoted may have been in the x64…. It’s been quite a while since I’ve shot either
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Post by Lee Martin on Dec 20, 2023 8:39:00 GMT -5
That’s one nice looking rifle!!!! I’ve always been intrigued by the 9.3x62. Same with the .338 Winchester. How does the rifle perform on game? What game did you build it for ? Africa? I don't hunt Woody. I just enjoy building and shooting rifles....small bores to big bores. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"
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Post by bushog on Dec 20, 2023 9:16:30 GMT -5
A 250gr at 2800fps “easy on the shoulder” ?? I’d say it’s fairly equal to Fowlers 225 at 2900+. I do like the +30 cal. sub .37’s though, except maybe the 8mm’s never really saw a place for 8mm’s personally Trapr I'm fat....
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Post by zeus on Dec 20, 2023 22:28:49 GMT -5
A 250gr at 2800fps “easy on the shoulder” ?? I’d say it’s fairly equal to Fowlers 225 at 2900+. I do like the +30 cal. sub .37’s though, except maybe the 8mm’s never really saw a place for 8mm’s personally Trapr I'm fat.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Post by junebug on Dec 21, 2023 4:35:06 GMT -5
Always wanted a 9.3 x 74R. There's just something about that THUNK they make when dropped into a single shot pistol or single shot or double rifle.
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Post by bushog on Dec 21, 2023 10:18:27 GMT -5
Always wanted a 9.3 x 74R. There's just something about that THUNK they make when dropped into a single shot pistol or single shot or double rifle. I had a barrel in 9.3x74R for my German handi-rifle but at 6.5 lbs it was a bit much.....I think I only lost one filling....
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Post by kaytod on Dec 21, 2023 10:29:11 GMT -5
Friends all, I've been a big fan of the 338 Winchester Mag for many years. There is a long story behind that, but I'll skip all that for now.
On my first elk hunt in Wyoming, I brought with me, 2, 338 Winchesters, both in Ruger 77 MKII. One stainless and the back up in blued. My friend that invited me along, carried a Sako TRG-S in 338 Lapua. He's a great guy and a gadget and optic nut. So, his rifle had a magazine from the TRG-42, carrying double the rounds or more. ( I cannot remember the round count ) and a giant Zeiss scope with a 56mm objective lens.
My laminated Ruger was a bit over 10 pounds, with scope, sling and rounds. His was somewhere north of 15 pounds. Now, for the other aspect. My friend didn't get around very well. He had some mobility issues combined with a sedentary lifestyle, left him completely worn out trying to pack this rifle around the mountains. In our return trip, I introduced him ot the Weatherby Ultralight in 338-06. He didn't want to give up all the power, but with 210 grain bullets in the 338-06, rather than the 250'sin the Lapua, his trajectories at hunting ranges was very similar. So, he bit and got a 338-06. With a 2-8 or 3-9 compact scope, sling and magazine full, it tipped the scales right at 8 pounds. He then went on to kill his first elk after many years of hunting.
I was dissapointed when Weatherby killed the 338-06 in the ultralight. However, when they brought out the 6.5 RPM, I wrote them to see if they'd make a 338 version to replace the now defunct 338-06. I was delighted when they did. It gives them a near 338 Winchester equivelant in their small action and in an ultra light variation that has a good lentht of barrel. Yes, they are spendy, but not more so than an Ultra Light Arms.
So, if you really want a light rifle that is for trekking in the high country, ( especially if you are a flatlander like me ) The 338 RPM in their light rifle is about the most horsepower per pound you can get, that has good range and bullets.
Now that my wife has had some mobility issues, I plan to put the one of the 338 RPM Weatherby in the barn in exchange for her favorite 338 Win mag.
Just my .02
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Post by woody on Dec 21, 2023 13:05:25 GMT -5
That’s one nice looking rifle!!!! I’ve always been intrigued by the 9.3x62. Same with the .338 Winchester. How does the rifle perform on game? What game did you build it for ? Africa? I don't hunt Woody. I just enjoy building and shooting rifles....small bores to big bores. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" I didn’t know there was people that don’t hunt. Lol. Well you do built awesome stuff!!! Nice rifle.
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Post by edk on Dec 21, 2023 20:17:11 GMT -5
.338s through .375s are just great!
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