In the day of benchrest and long range stupidity influencing the big game rifle, the original 9.3x62 was proper for harsh environments.
The chamber dimensions of my 9.3x62, 1922 oberndorf sporting mauser were designed to keep pressures low in dirty or hot environments:
Generous throat dimensions where even a 300 grain swift a-frame can be loaded out until the base of the bullet is loaded to the base of the neck.
Generous neck dimensions, fired cases expanded almost one full caliber at the neck.
Sleek and balanced like a fine upland shotgun, the oberndorf stock gives lightening fast aquisition of the sights.
The case capacity of the 9.3x62 is just right, for a balance of killing power, range and recovery from recoil for shot number two,three, four or five.
Sleek cartridges with minimum, but sufficient case taper, sleek shoulder angle and designed to fit in a standard mauser rifle that is lighter than any pre 64 featherweight of equal barrel length. The oberndorf barrel contour is thin, everywhere.
Nowadays, we gotta have staight cases, sharp 30-40 degree shoulders, minimum "benchrest chambers", more gun powder and 3 round capacity rifles.
In typical hunting scenarios and typical range, The 9.3x62 isnt outdone by any modern 375
Last edited by mainer_in_ak; 01/17/22.
