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My 9.3x62 is a 1988 first generation Ruger 77. I bought the rifle used as a .30-06 but had it rebarreled to 9.3x62. I like the rifle but so far have only killed deer with it. I think next time I go hog hunting I'm taking it. My only load so far is a Speer Hot Core Semi Spitzer 270 grain bullet over 59 grains of IMR 4895. at about 2500 FPS MV. The Ruger is not a beefy rifle and the barrel contour is sporter so it's not real heavy and it will rock your teeth. I still have that red hockey puck Ruger recoil pad on it which is really only good for keeping it from sliding over on a slick floor. So a good pad might make it less painful to shoot. It's very accurate and I shoot it well. I'd recommend something like this although the old tang safety Rugers were not true control round feeds but it's pretty reliable and I would use it on dangerous anything anytime.