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It is without doubt one of my favourite cartridges in the safe. Those 286 grainers tend to work pretty well on our feral pigs and larger game.
Was going to take it on a camel hunt last year but given the terrain we were shooting in, opted for the 338 instead. I am sure it would have done an equally good job.
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I just bought some RWS 9,3x62 EVO 18,8g and GECO 9.3X62 PLUS 255 GR bullets.Need some help from where to start with reload. I have RS Big Game and Varget powders.
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If I were ever going to Africa again, it would likely be the only rifle I'd take. Soon, I hope to shoot something worthy with those 320 Woodleigh PPs. The last time tried at the range, I shot two (trying to save some for a hunt) that recorded 2450 and 2451 fps (add 10 for correction to MV). That from RL-17. Primer pockets are v. tight after firing. But for hunting I either use new brass or once-fired only. RL-17 is faster than H4350 but a bit slower than Big Game and MR2000. It's also less bulky than IMR4350. At a COL of 3.37", I have no trouble of loading up to 68grs behind the 320 Woodleigh in Hornady brass, though I've not tried 68 grs -- yet! Bob www.bigbores.ca
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Bob, have you tried 4350 with the 320 gr at all? I know your work with RE17 has been pretty well accepted up this way, but wondering about the easier to find stuff.
My loads with the 320 gr Matrix have been closing in on 2300 fps, and 2500 with his 290 gr.
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If I were ever going to Africa again, it would likely be the only rifle I'd take. Soon, I hope to shoot something worthy with those 320 Woodleigh PPs. The last time tried at the range, I shot two (trying to save some for a hunt) that recorded 2450 and 2451 fps (add 10 for correction to MV). That from RL-17. Primer pockets are v. tight after firing. But for hunting I either use new brass or once-fired only. RL-17 is faster than H4350 but a bit slower than Big Game and MR2000. It's also less bulky than IMR4350. At a COL of 3.37", I have no trouble of loading up to 68grs behind the 320 Woodleigh in Hornady brass, though I've not tried 68 grs -- yet! Bob www.bigbores.ca You bet CZ, and too me, 2400 fps with a 320 gr bullet is the pinnacle of efficiency in the 9.3-62mm, you're already there, when time allows, I'll be filing the rear express sight for the new load featuring the 280 gr BBW #13 solids  , of course they're not needed, but cool as hell to have a mini rifle with both soft and solid loads just like one of the heavy big bores.
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Bob, have you tried 4350 with the 320 gr at all? I know your work with RE17 has been pretty well accepted up this way, but wondering about the easier to find stuff.
My loads with the 320 gr Matrix have been closing in on 2300 fps, and 2500 with his 290 gr.
Ted Hi Ted; Sorry for the late reply but have been having some Internet problems. Hope they're resolved. No, haven't tried 4350 of any flavor. Still have 1/2 can of RL-17 and 2 on order already paid for. MR2000 is supposed to be very good according to a friend in N.Carolina. He'getting close to my ballistics from a 20.5" barrel. We correspond a lot. He has QL. Bob www.bigbores.ca
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ruraldoc,
I've seen a bunch of 9.3 bullets used from the 9.3x62 on deer-sized game, and all have expanded well: 232 Norma Oryx, 250 Barnes X (pre-TSX), 250 Hornady GMX, 250 Nosler AccuBond, 270 Speer Hot-Cor, 286 Hornady Interlock, 286 Norma Oryx and 286 Nosler Partition. The monolithics haven't killed as quickly with typical lung shots as the lead-cored bullets, but no animal went over 75 yards.
If I was going to pick just one of them for deer-sized game, it might be the 286 Hornady, just because it does the typical 9.3x62 job of killing well, while penetrating deeply without shooting up a bunch of meat, but doesn't cost much! Good advice and good to know. Still an excellent thread, even though I sold my 9.3x62mm to Geno... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hello all, I always enjoy reading this thread. I recently picked up 5 pounds of Re16 and wonder if anyone has any experience with this powder in the 9.3x62? I'm thinking it might work well considering the success some have had with Re17. I prefer to use the 286 Partition but recently got a good deal on four boxes of 250 TTSX's that I want to experiment with. Thanks for any insight any of you may have to offer.
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The results indicated the 9.3x62 handloads were in the 60,000 PSI range, which happens to be the SAAMI maximum average pressure for the .30-06. I would think these PSI loads would be safe in a Rem 750 or M7400 barrelled to 9.3x62? Would the 9.3/286's feed and function in the auto?? Brainstorming a re-barreled Rem auto with a 21" barrel and a stock shortened to 13". (I have access to a inexpensive Rem 7400 in 06)
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I'm guessing they'd work fine, but don't know of anybody who's tried that conversion.
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The results indicated the 9.3x62 handloads were in the 60,000 PSI range, which happens to be the SAAMI maximum average pressure for the .30-06. I would think these PSI loads would be safe in a Rem 750 or M7400 barrelled to 9.3x62? Would the 9.3/286's feed and function in the auto?? Brainstorming a re-barreled Rem auto with a 21" barrel and a stock shortened to 13". (I have access to a inexpensive Rem 7400 in 06) I am in the midst of rebarreling two rifles, a 760 and a 7600 to 9.3X62, just for fun!  Had an inexpensive 742 in 30-06 that I stared down that road with, but changed direction. Besides all the extra work, I am just not much of a semi-auto guy. I can tell you that the 742 fed a full mag of 286 gr Lapua Mega round nose into the chamber mouth just fine. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/laketrouter/firearms/DSCN3476.jpg) They would not go all the way, of course, but went far enough that I am convinced they would have gone all the way home if it were a '62 chamber. Keep us posted on your project, Ted
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I am in the midst of rebarreling two rifles, a 760 and a 7600 to 9.3X62, just for fun! smile
Ted, Cool! that is what I am doing, "just for fun!" I'm not a semi-auto guy either, but still, the idea interest me enough to do it. I would think it would make a great Yukon Bruin Rifle! What twist are you going with?
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Yes a pump Rem 760 or 7600 in either 35 Whelen or 9.3 X 62 would make a great critter getter!
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Hello all, I always enjoy reading this thread. I recently picked up 5 pounds of Re16 and wonder if anyone has any experience with this powder in the 9.3x62? I'm thinking it might work well considering the success some have had with Re17. I prefer to use the 286 Partition but recently got a good deal on four boxes of 250 TTSX's that I want to experiment with. Thanks for any insight any of you may have to offer.
Scott Don't have a 9.3x62 but tried Re16 in the very similar 9.3x66 (.370 SAKO). Re16 is less dense than Re17 so not as much will fit in the case. The following is from a .370 SAKO not a 9.3x62: 286 Nosler - 70 gn Re16 - 2415fps (case full to neck) 286 Nosler - 70 gn Re17 - 2524fps (case less full) So, in addition to filling the case too much, Re16 seems slower burning than Re17 in this cartridge. This might be reversed in other cartridges. As an aside I estimated the relative bulk-density of available 4350-ish powders by filling an empty case, scraping it off even and weighing the contents. Reloder 16 - 91.4 gn IMR 4451 - 93.9 gn IMR 4350 - 95.0 gn H 4350 - 96.1 gn Reloder 17 - 99.2 gn Hunter - 101.7 gn VV N550 - 102.9 gn N550 gave good velocity with 250 TSX and 286 Noslers but accuracy wasn't as good as Reolder 17. Alliant 2000MR was excellent. Not yet finished working up loads with Big Game. Cheers
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Thanks wswolf. That's very interesting and what I was looking for. I appreciate your input.
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The results indicated the 9.3x62 handloads were in the 60,000 PSI range, which happens to be the SAAMI maximum average pressure for the .30-06. I would think these PSI loads would be safe in a Rem 750 or M7400 barrelled to 9.3x62? Would the 9.3/286's feed and function in the auto?? Brainstorming a re-barreled Rem auto with a 21" barrel and a stock shortened to 13". (I have access to a inexpensive Rem 7400 in 06) I am in the midst of rebarreling two rifles, a 760 and a 7600 to 9.3X62, just for fun! Had an inexpensive 742 in 30-06 that I stared down that road with, but changed direction. Besides all the extra work, I am just not much of a semi-auto guy. I can tell you that the 742 fed a full mag of 286 gr Lapua Mega round nose into the chamber mouth just fine. They would not go all the way, of course, but went far enough that I am convinced they would have gone all the way home if it were a '62 chamber. Keep us posted on your project, Ted Hi Ted (and others interested); I once owned a .35 Whelen in M7400 (Rem. semi-auto) for several years -- perhaps about six or seven. It was a GREAT rifle! As good, in fact, as any bolt-action I've owned in terms of strength, function and accuracy. Although it would not fired the 250gr Nosler Partition at the same MVs as the Hornady or Speer. But it would give over 2700 fps with good accuracy from the 225gr NP. There was never a jam or failure to extract "hot" loads either. And I didn't use small-base dies just regular RCBS. I shot a decent bl. bear at 100 yds using the 200gr X-bullet at an MV of 2800 fps. It blew out the opposite shoulder leaving bone fragments in the exit wound. Bear went 10 yards. I personally think such an outfit in 9.3 X 62 would be "the cat's meow". As you may well know, TradeEx sells a pump in 9.3 X 62. It's pricy though. Best wishes and a Merry Christmas. Bob www.bigbores.ca
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If any of you folks have a line on 232gr Oryx bullets, I sure would appreciate the lead.
I've been trying to get the 250gr AFrames to shoot but I've yet to get very good results with R17, 2000MR or Varget.
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Hello all, I always enjoy reading this thread. I recently picked up 5 pounds of Re16 and wonder if anyone has any experience with this powder in the 9.3x62? I'm thinking it might work well considering the success some have had with Re17. I prefer to use the 286 Partition but recently got a good deal on four boxes of 250 TTSX's that I want to experiment with. Thanks for any insight any of you may have to offer.
Scott Don't have a 9.3x62 but tried Re16 in the very similar 9.3x66 (.370 SAKO). Re16 is less dense than Re17 so not as much will fit in the case. The following is from a .370 SAKO not a 9.3x62: 286 Nosler - 70 gn Re16 - 2415fps (case full to neck) 286 Nosler - 70 gn Re17 - 2524fps (case less full) So, in addition to filling the case too much, Re16 seems slower burning than Re17 in this cartridge. This might be reversed in other cartridges. As an aside I estimated the relative bulk-density of available 4350-ish powders by filling an empty case, scraping it off even and weighing the contents. Reloder 16 - 91.4 gn IMR 4451 - 93.9 gn IMR 4350 - 95.0 gn H 4350 - 96.1 gn Reloder 17 - 99.2 gn Hunter - 101.7 gn VV N550 - 102.9 gn N550 gave good velocity with 250 TSX and 286 Noslers but accuracy wasn't as good as Reolder 17. Alliant 2000MR was excellent. Not yet finished working up loads with Big Game. Cheers I too have a 370 Sako. Used lot of different powders but RS Big Game is the best with a 250gr TSX for 2660 ft/s and the 286's(not TSX's) running ~2525-2500 ft/s in a 22.4"bbl.
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