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Before you make your final decision on the 9.3 x 62, please also consider the 9.3 x 64. A little bit more work but maybe well worth it. And finally, you are not all that far away from the .375 Ruger, so consider that as well.
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Or something good...if only as an opening move..............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Denigrating this fine old cartridge? Come on, Stick. Sure, the ballistics are not awesome, but sheer bullet weight has its benefits. It's like this: if you think the Partition is the best bullet ever made, you'll love the 9.3x62.
I belong on eroding granite, among the pines.
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The ballistics suck,the aero form sucks,the diameter isn't nearly enough cushion to compensate those dire short comings.
But it'll buck a smidge and make some noise...................(grin)
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I rebarreled one of my Husqvarna Imperials from a .270 Win to a 9.3X62 for my africa trip. Killed stuff from impala to Livingston eland, used 250gr north forks, 9 shots, 9 dead critters. Got home, screwed my .270 barrel back in good to go.
Lions is bad. Lions is feerse. Lions ete folks.
Edison Marshall "The Heart of the Hunter"
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I rebarreled one of my Husqvarna Imperials from a .270 Win to a 9.3X62 for my africa trip. Killed stuff from impala to Livingston eland, used 250gr north forks, 9 shots, 9 dead critters. Got home, screwed my .270 barrel back in good to go. Pretty sweet deal! Ballistics aside, I think the 9.3 is ideal for short and intermediate range on animals who call for bullet mass. The Whelen is another mid-cal beauty! I'd not mind a Whelen bbl that I could switch on a 270/30-06.
I belong on eroding granite, among the pines.
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If forced to add more suck to an '06 hull,it'd be 338-06AI...throated for 250 Scenars...............(hint)
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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