I have been bitten by the 9.3x62 bug! I will use this gun mostly in North America (Elk, Moose, maybe Bears) and plan to take it to Africa for Buffalo someday.
I have a pre-64 Model 70 winchester action (30-06) that I am going to start with. I am going to have Redneck re-barrel it to a 9.3x62. I have ordered a Fiberglass Legend from Echols and I am going to have Alex Sitman fit the action to the stock, paint, etc.
Several questions:
What would you suggest as a target weight? In something I read by Kevin Robertson he was suggesting that 10 pounds scoped and loaded would be an appropriate weight for a 9.3x62. Seems a bit heavy to carry around but I do not enjoy recoil that much (one of the reasons I am going for a 9.3x62). What barrel contour would get me there and handle well? I am considering a pac-nor #3 or #4 at 24 inches.
Dare I ask about putting on iron sights? (I was leaning against them)
Scope suggestions? (Leupold 2.5-8 was my thought)
Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.
