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What about the Sako .370?
I like to do my hunting BEFORE I pull the trigger! There is only one kind of dead, but there are many different kinds of wounded.
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The Sako 370 and the 9.3x66 are one and the same, just different names for marketing.
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I've a 9.3x62 & 64...what is the 66?
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Get this instead: Steyr Pro Hunter Mountain, 9.3x62. 7.3 pounds, 20" barrel, holds 5, 286gr Woodleighs @ 2450fps. Rath
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a 9.3x66/370sako mag is built on an 06 sized cartridge that is 2.6" long. It runs a 250gr bullet 2700fps and a 286gr bullet 2550fps in a 24"bbl
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I take it that you are pleased with the cartridge?
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I wrote Beretta USA and the stocking US dealer to get the ball rolling. This has worked and I received a very positive written response. We are currently working on a special order to import a number of the Black Bear 9.3x62s. I will find out if this goes through shortly. I am only interested in one out of this bunch to purchase for myself, so there should be rifles available. I'll make sure you guys get the heads up if you'd like a shot at one. Later Would you care to share the name of the "stocking dealer" and any timetable info? I think my .375 Ruger would go down the road if this Black Bear could be had, not that the Ruger is a bad gun.....I've just recently become enamored with guns from Finland and the 9.3x62.
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yes I like the 9.3x66. On moose I see no difference to the 375HH I used to have. Found the 250gr AccuBond to an excellant all round bullet.
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I am understanding that they aren't importing something incredibly useful like this to the U.S. Is it just the 9.3mm calibers of the whole line?
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Welcome to the world of beretta logic
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Merkel has 9.3x62 barrels in their modular (KR-1) rifle which is also available (or soon to be) with the American style stock. I have a hogback in 9.3 and .308 (should have gotten .243) and it is very sweet combo. I also have a CZ550 in 9.3x62. Terrific cartridge IMO.
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I am hearing that due to Federal Cartridge making the ammunition for the American version of the 9.3x66, the "370 Sako", Beretta USA might be importing the Black Bear in that chambering. If this happens, not sure which other chamberings would be offered. I'm not so sure that any of them have been actually built yet for shipment to the distributors. It may very well be that they are in the process of judging the total numbers of how many to make and to where each of these will be shipped for distribution. The Black Bear at the SHOT show was probably a pre-production rifle for testing and show. Later
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I can't help thinking how awesome this rifle would be in 338RCM or 338-06. It would still have significant brush power with the heavier 250gr+ round nose bullets and tremendous diversity in lighter weights as well.
The general setup is almost exactly what I want to build in a custom rifle.
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I shot the 9.3x66 version at SHOT and absolutely loved it. This is the one I want.
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I'd be all over the 370 so long as there was good brass available
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Wow. Life is good, on 9.3x62 carbine decisions now. Sako 85 "Black Bear", a Steyr Pro Hunter "Mountain", or a CZ 550 FS wood stock "Mannlicher". How could one go wrong? Best or even better. Man, I love this stuff.
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Sako makes a nice rifle just hope you never have a problem & have to deal with Beretta. I have had a problem & after preparing to sue they finally got resolved. Beretta specializes in lack of customer service. I will never buy another Beretta product.
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Why would you prefer this guy over Sako's short barreled stainless 375 h and h?
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Which model are you referencing? The 375H&H uses the larger L action. They are heavier, they are longer, they hold less rounds, they have more recoil, and they are less handy. If you get the non-sighted slim barrel Synthetic, it will weigh the same, but it is longer, holds less rounds, has more recoil, and is less handy. The 9.3 Black Bear uses the smaller M action. They are lighter, they are shorter, they hold more rounds, have less recoil, are more handy, and are near equal in terminal performance. Compared to the synthetic, the Black Bear has excellent iron sights and is compact in size. Best
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