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The 9.3x62 has been on my bucket list. I'd like to know from someone who shoots that cartridge loaded with 286 gr. bullets out of a T3X Hunter if the rifle weight seems too light or not for that cartridge. Spec's say the rifle out of the box is around ~6.5 lbs, so I figure all up loaded and wearing a scope is likely a touch over 7 lbs? How is it for off-hand shooting?
As a point of reference my H&H all up weighs a bit over 9 lbs and is a joy shooting the 300's and 350 grainers.
To muddy things up a bit, I recently learned my grandad's custom '06 built back in the 50's on a Springfield action may be coming my way soon. I recall that rifle easily weighing 9 lbs, so I'm also entertaining the idea of doing either a rebore or a rebarrel of that rifle.
Decisions, decisions....
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A modern rifle that can pretty much be guarantied to shoot well vs. a 50s classic with panache...….
My T3x 30-06 is around 7.5lbs with a Leopold 2.5-8 which is about as light as I want a 30-06. I would think that the 9.3 might have a bit heavier barrel and limbsaver offers a direct fit recoil pad that works. Not helping am I?
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I can’t comment on the Tikka in 9.3, but I do have a Ruger Safari in 9.3x62 and it’s not overly heavy and shoots lights out with 286 grainers. Recoil is not bad at all, less than my Winchester 375 H&H for sure and a lot lighter as well. Not sure this helps, but that’s my experience.
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I had a t3 in 338-06 and it was bored out from a 30-06. It felt a half pound lighter than my t3 in 6.5x55. I shot mostly 250gr bullets out of it. I had the limbsaver on it. Was not bad at all recoil wise. However, i find the same setup in 30-06 to be a very light recoiling rifle. I would put the limbsaver on it and you should be fine. If you actually find one of these in stock, let me know, I’d like to have one.
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Kevin Robertson (Doctari) recommends that a 9,3x62 should weigh 10 pounds. So I had my custom 9,3 built to that weight all up. It is so beautifully balanced that I do not notice the weight despite being nearly 70 years old.
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The 9.3x62 has been on my bucket list. I'd like to know from someone who shoots that cartridge loaded with 286 gr. bullets out of a T3X Hunter if the rifle weight seems too light or not for that cartridge. Spec's say the rifle out of the box is around ~6.5 lbs, so I figure all up loaded and wearing a scope is likely a touch over 7 lbs? How is it for off-hand shooting?
As a point of reference my H&H all up weighs a bit over 9 lbs and is a joy shooting the 300's and 350 grainers.
To muddy things up a bit, I recently learned my grandad's custom '06 built back in the 50's on a Springfield action may be coming my way soon. I recall that rifle easily weighing 9 lbs, so I'm also entertaining the idea of doing either a rebore or a rebarrel of that rifle.
Decisions, decisions....
Pud You mean something like this? ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/sPIAOb4.jpg) This is a 300WSM, which has more recoil than a 9.3x62mm. I've shot this one 50 times in a range trip. Recoil is not horrible, but I'd suggest a limb saver recoil pad. The t3x recoil pad is much better than the old t3, but the limbsaver is a step above the factory t3x pad. You'll like that 9.3x62mm at this weight. It will be much better for packing around in the field. Not quite as comfortable off the bench as a 10 pound rifle, but still quite manageable..
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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No doubt a 9.3x62 that light would be a handful, not something I would especially look forward to.
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No doubt a 9.3x62 that light would be a handful, not something I would especially look forward to. It would be a puzzy cat. Not as bad as the 300WSM I posted a pic above. And that one isn't even that bad..
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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Yea, based on my H&H's weight I'm leaning more towards a rebore. I've read Kevin Robertson's recommendation on rifle weight for the 9.3, but my 9 lb H&H is a sweetheart to shoot offhand.
I'm gonna give JES a call to discuss the particulars of the donor '06 and see if it's a good candidate for a rebore.
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The rebore option with what you have sounds like a great plan to me.
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My 8 lb 9.3x62 is pretty mild.
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My 8 lb 9.3x62 is pretty mild. Is that all up weight with scope? A 7 pound 9.3x62mm without scope wouldn't be bad. Guys act like the 9.3 kicks like a mule. Sadly it doesn't. It's basically a 30-06 necked up to 36 caliber. You do the math. I've had one and it was mild mannered. Nothing like a 300wm or the like. Its not a magnum guys. It can be put into a light rifle and be quite handy.... ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/hzq5syf.jpg)
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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My 8 lb 9.3x62 is pretty mild. Is that all up weight with scope? A 7 pound 9.3x62mm without scope wouldn't be bad. Guys act like the 9.3 kicks like a mule. Sadly it doesn't. It's basically a 30-06 necked up to 36 caliber. You do the math. I've had one and it was mild mannered. Nothing like a 300wm or the like. Its not a magnum guys. It can be put into a light rifle and be quite handy.... Well that 59.0gr load of rl15 is pretty anemic. Now try 65.5gr of big game with a 286. Tends to wake up the 9.3x62. This is load data that muledeer has posted in the past. I used it the 286gr TSX and 285gr PPU bullets.
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Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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My 8 lb 9.3x62 is pretty mild. Is that all up weight with scope? A 7 pound 9.3x62mm without scope wouldn't be bad. Guys act like the 9.3 kicks like a mule. Sadly it doesn't. It's basically a 30-06 necked up to 36 caliber. You do the math. I've had one and it was mild mannered. Nothing like a 300wm or the like. Its not a magnum guys. It can be put into a light rifle and be quite handy.... Well that 59.0gr load of rl15 is pretty anemic. Now try 65.5gr of big game with a 286. Tends to wake up the 9.3x62. This is load data from muledeer. It gets the job done. Fu ck mule deer... ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/WKchg0o.jpg) 58.5gr is max in the Nosler book and it works just fine.. Maybe you should rethink a few things..
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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My 8 lb 9.3x62 is pretty mild. Is that all up weight with scope? A 7 pound 9.3x62mm without scope wouldn't be bad. Guys act like the 9.3 kicks like a mule. Sadly it doesn't. It's basically a 30-06 necked up to 36 caliber. You do the math. I've had one and it was mild mannered. Nothing like a 300wm or the like. Its not a magnum guys. It can be put into a light rifle and be quite handy.... Well that 59.0gr load of rl15 is pretty anemic. Now try 65.5gr of big game with a 286. Tends to wake up the 9.3x62. This is load data from muledeer. It gets the job done. Fu ck mule deer... Dang what muledeer do to you..
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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If a guy wants a lightweight Tikka T3x, he can benefit from using a load like what I posted above. Excellent accuracy and a known proven killer. I actually shot that load out to 400 yards with excellent accuracy. Why shoot a load of 65gr's of powder when a load like the one shown above is a puzzy cat, accurate and deadly killer as far out as the 9.3x62mm is capable of? Anyone that says it is not capable, has no clue or has never used a 9.3x62mm...
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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BSA, are you sensitive or just a douche? John Barsness modernized the 9.3x62 by showing what it could do with perfect safety when loaded to modern pressures. He’s likely a large part of the reason for its increasing popularity. If you want to stick with traditional pressures, go ahead, it’s a free country and lots of stuff got killed over the years with those loads. But spare us the drama of your emotions about how others choose to load their 9.3s.
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If a guy wants a lightweight Tikka T3x, he can benefit from using a load like what I posted above. Excellent accuracy and a known proven killer. I actually shot that load out to 400 yards with excellent accuracy. Why shoot a load of 65gr's of powder when a load like the one shown above is a puzzy cat, accurate and deadly killer as far out as the 9.3x62mm is capable of? Anyone that says it is not capable, has no clue or has never used a 9.3x62mm... well their is this fella you might know him he’s alway fussing about powder and it metering. Well let me tell you big game meters like butter. RL15 doesn’t meter like big game.. Besides I have a bunch biggame and use my RL15 for my 375 H&H. 74.5gr RL 15. Fed 215 and 300gr tsx ![[Linked Image]]( https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/158358.jpeg)
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Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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BSA, are you sensitive or just a douche? John Barsness modernized the 9.3x62 by showing what it could do with perfect safety when loaded to modern pressures. He’s likely a large part of the reason for its increasing popularity. If you want to stick with traditional pressures, go ahead, it’s a free country and lots of stuff got killed over the years with those loads. But spare us the drama of your emotions about how others choose to load their 9.3s. Im 99% sure Muledeer took his 9.3x62 to Africa killed several animals with that big game load.
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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Pretty much just a douche. He really wants to be relevant. An idiot from Oregon? Or a respected hunter/writer with more than one kill with a cartridge? BSA, are you sensitive or just a douche?
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