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Re: 9.3x62 build mainer_in_ak #15841179 02/26/21
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,790 East Coast B Blu_Cs Campfire Regular
Blu_Cs Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,790 East Coast	Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Bugger, The lady's original 9.3x62 oberndorf sporting Mauser has a 23.5" barrel and weighs 7 lbs 2 oz. Very thin contoured barrel and stock. This is a 1922 year model rifle.. The CZ carbines in 9.3x62 that I put away thousands of lbs of moose n caribou with, were equally handy at about 7 lbs 4 oz. 8 lbs is unnecessary. The cz rifles were too clubby in the pistol grip. The bluing was thin as well and rusts too easy. On one rifle, the threaded bolt knob came loose. I'd go ruger african in 9.3x62. Richer bluing, one piece bolt, nicer sights, simpler trigger and a sleek stock. My 416 ruger african cut down to 22.5" to get rid of those stoopid barrel threads, weighs 7.6 lbs. They're sleek sons ah bitches. If it was 8lbs, i wouldn't carry it. Mainah: how are you on detachable mags? Blu_Cs Carry what you’re willing to fight with - Mackay Sagebrush Perfect is the enemy of good enough

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Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #15841225 02/26/21
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,942 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,942 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Bugger I also have a Ruger Tang safety with a B&C stock that I'd like to re-barrel, but it is a 7mm RM now, I'm not sure how well that would work for a 9.3x62. Would it take more than a new extractor? Originally Posted by bluefish None. If one should bother then a Mauser is de riguer. Or, heavens! a M70 CRF. Mausers are widely available. Lipstick on a pig is still just a pig with lipstick. No, the Mauser simply must be the ticket in this case. Mausers are all right, I suppose. My last build was a 375 Whelen AI and it had a Mauser action. I have a friend that knows more about Mausers than I'll ever know. He was the one who furnished that last Mauser action. If it was like last time -- By the time I buy some wood, shape, inlet and finish it, buy a barrel, chamber it and blue it, mount a scope, alter the safety, and maybe replace the trigger, I might as well buy one off the rack, so to speak -- because my work is quite ssllooww. Maybe if I was sure this pandemic would last a few more months... The boltface is different, so you would need a new bolt for that Ruger. Probably not real cheap or easy to find either.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #15841493 02/26/21
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,988 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker
pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,988 Tallahassee, FL USA	Although not CRF I really like my Steyr-Mannlicher Professional in 9.3x62mm. It handles beautifully. If you want a lightweight gun get a Brno 22 in 8x57mm and have JES rebore it to 9.3 and be good to go Last edited by pacecars; 02/26/21. Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: 9.3x62 build Blu_Cs #15854958 03/02/21
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,606 Interior, Alaska M mainer_in_ak Campfire Regular
mainer_in_ak Campfire Regular M Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,606 Interior, Alaska	Originally Posted by Blu_Cs Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Bugger, The lady's original 9.3x62 oberndorf sporting Mauser has a 23.5" barrel and weighs 7 lbs 2 oz. Very thin contoured barrel and stock. This is a 1922 year model rifle.. The CZ carbines in 9.3x62 that I put away thousands of lbs of moose n caribou with, were equally handy at about 7 lbs 4 oz. 8 lbs is unnecessary. The cz rifles were too clubby in the pistol grip. The bluing was thin as well and rusts too easy. On one rifle, the threaded bolt knob came loose. I'd go ruger african in 9.3x62. Richer bluing, one piece bolt, nicer sights, simpler trigger and a sleek stock. My 416 ruger african cut down to 22.5" to get rid of those stoopid barrel threads, weighs 7.6 lbs. They're sleek sons ah bitches. If it was 8lbs, i wouldn't carry it. Mainah: how are you on detachable mags? Blu_Cs Blu, just something to loose. I put a hunter on some caribou two seasons ago. Her Tikka magazine fell out and was lost. I had to back her up twice. She was earlier in her carreer, a game warden and firearms instructor. She did nothing wrong. The plastic clip was problematic in the cold. Anyhow, most 9.3's have the benefit of 4-5 down and immense power on North American game. Fixed mag is all yah need.

Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #15855320 03/02/21
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,639 Maine B bluefish Campfire Tracker
bluefish Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,639 Maine	The nicest barrel contour in my opinion is the one on my Husky 146s. The way life should be.

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Re: 9.3x62 build mainer_in_ak #15864026 03/05/21
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,790 East Coast B Blu_Cs Campfire Regular
Blu_Cs Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,790 East Coast	Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Originally Posted by Blu_Cs Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Bugger, The lady's original 9.3x62 oberndorf sporting Mauser has a 23.5" barrel and weighs 7 lbs 2 oz. Very thin contoured barrel and stock. This is a 1922 year model rifle.. The CZ carbines in 9.3x62 that I put away thousands of lbs of moose n caribou with, were equally handy at about 7 lbs 4 oz. 8 lbs is unnecessary. The cz rifles were too clubby in the pistol grip. The bluing was thin as well and rusts too easy. On one rifle, the threaded bolt knob came loose. I'd go ruger african in 9.3x62. Richer bluing, one piece bolt, nicer sights, simpler trigger and a sleek stock. My 416 ruger african cut down to 22.5" to get rid of those stoopid barrel threads, weighs 7.6 lbs. They're sleek sons ah bitches. If it was 8lbs, i wouldn't carry it. Mainah: how are you on detachable mags? Blu_Cs Blu, just something to loose. I put a hunter on some caribou two seasons ago. Her Tikka magazine fell out and was lost. I had to back her up twice. She was earlier in her carreer, a game warden and firearms instructor. She did nothing wrong. The plastic clip was problematic in the cold. Anyhow, most 9.3's have the benefit of 4-5 down and immense power on North American game. Fixed mag is all yah need. Got it, thanks. Carry what you’re willing to fight with - Mackay Sagebrush Perfect is the enemy of good enough

Re: 9.3x62 build mainer_in_ak #15989379 04/13/21
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 629 Whitehorse, YT Y yukonphil Campfire Regular
yukonphil Campfire Regular Y Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 629 Whitehorse, YT	Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Originally Posted by Blu_Cs Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Bugger, The lady's original 9.3x62 oberndorf sporting Mauser has a 23.5" barrel and weighs 7 lbs 2 oz. Very thin contoured barrel and stock. This is a 1922 year model rifle.. The CZ carbines in 9.3x62 that I put away thousands of lbs of moose n caribou with, were equally handy at about 7 lbs 4 oz. 8 lbs is unnecessary. The cz rifles were too clubby in the pistol grip. The bluing was thin as well and rusts too easy. On one rifle, the threaded bolt knob came loose. I'd go ruger african in 9.3x62. Richer bluing, one piece bolt, nicer sights, simpler trigger and a sleek stock. My 416 ruger african cut down to 22.5" to get rid of those stoopid barrel threads, weighs 7.6 lbs. They're sleek sons ah bitches. If it was 8lbs, i wouldn't carry it. Mainah: how are you on detachable mags? Blu_Cs Blu, just something to loose. I put a hunter on some caribou two seasons ago. Her Tikka magazine fell out and was lost. I had to back her up twice. She was earlier in her carreer, a game warden and firearms instructor. She did nothing wrong. The plastic clip was problematic in the cold. Anyhow, most 9.3's have the benefit of 4-5 down and immense power on North American game. Fixed mag is all yah need. i use only a tikka in 308 and ruger gsr in 308 with plastic mags and they both work but i do not use them when it is cold. i will try next winter when cold be back. it is maybe more the way to make sure the click is heard on tikka mags but as you my 9.3x62 and 375 ruger are not magazine rifles for sure ...

Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #16286312 07/26/21
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,410 Georgia B BlackHunter Campfire Regular
BlackHunter Campfire Regular B Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,410 Georgia	Tag SCI Life Member DAV Life Member NRA Life Member North American Hunt Club Life Member Your true character shows in your conduct You cannot solve a problem at the same level of awareness that created it - Einstein

Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #16286536 07/26/21
Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 1,313 L Llama_Bob Campfire Regular
Llama_Bob Campfire Regular L Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 1,313	I don't follow the price logic in the OP - in some cases you are giving yourself the donor for free and selling it, in other cases you are charging yourself for the donor. I have had a positive experience with JES. I would go that route happily, but I have no experience with recent ER Shaw barrels. The 7lb weight would be an asset to me, not a detriment. Of course everyone's looking for something different. As others have mentioned, I would rather have a CRF/open trigger action in a 9.3x62 rather than a 700. But it sounds like you've decided what you want.

Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #16407495 09/05/21
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ... WiFowler Campfire Tracker
WiFowler Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ...	I've had 3, 9.3x62s - all JES Rebores. All 3 shot whatever I fed them within an inch @ 100yds. FIrst was a CZ550 that I reluctantly let go down the road. 2nd was an Interarms/Whitworth, that I was even more reluctant to let go of. Kick myself every time I think of letting it go. The last, and current 9.3x62, is a Rem 700 rebore. Nothing fancy, but the 700 platform gives you a lot of aftermarket options. Mine is bedded to a Rimrock stock, topped with a Swaro PH 2-10 in Leupold QR ring/bases. Added a NECG barrel band sling attachment and filled the sling stud hole in the stock with a flat-head 10/32 screw. Also added a NECG barrel band front sight. I never thought I'd grow up to be a grumpy old man, but I did, and I'm killin' it.

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Re: 9.3x62 build WiFowler #16407785 09/05/21
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There luv2safari Campfire Ranger
luv2safari Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There	I picked up an overlooked Husqvarna FN commercial 98 in 8X57 for under $300.00 shipped and FFL fee. It's going to JES for the "treatment". It is drilled and tapped with a bent bolt, has a barrel band front sling swivel, rt side safety (not reliable), and came with an interesting off brand Jap scope, a Nikko-Sterling 4X40 P&CH illuminated reticle. The finish is good, as is the stock. It's my idea of a perfect donor rifle for the Classic 9.3X62. Search Simpson a bit. You might find a good donor with a bad bore you can deal on with them. BTW, this has a pristine bore and is a shooter. Let JES work his magic, drop in a Timney Sportsman trigger with safety, and you're good to go to Africa. Last edited by luv2safari; 09/05/21. Hunt with Class and Classics Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”

Re: 9.3x62 build luv2safari #16408246 09/06/21
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,238 Oklahoma G gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana
gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,238 Oklahoma	Agreed, perfect lightweight donor L2S, a rifle a man could carry all day, and where legal with a good soft and solid, any game animal in the world could be put in the salt, dont remember where i read/heard, but the 320gr Woodleigh solid is one of the best penetrators ever loosed on African heavy game. Trump Won!

Re: 9.3x62 build gunner500 #16413098 09/07/21
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There luv2safari Campfire Ranger
luv2safari Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There	Here is a perfect "donor" rifle. Have JES re-bore to 9,3X62 and add a Timney trigger. As with all the Husqvarnas of this vintage and configuration, I'd glass the action, too. https://simpsonltd.com/husqvarna-m640-z48621/ Hunt with Class and Classics Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”

Re: 9.3x62 build luv2safari #16413744 09/07/21
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,700 Lakewood, CO z1r Campfire Regular
z1r Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,700 Lakewood, CO	Originally Posted by luv2safari Here is a perfect "donor" rifle. Have JES re-bore to 9,3X62 and add a Timney trigger. As with all the Husqvarnas of this vintage and configuration, I'd glass the action, too. https://simpsonltd.com/husqvarna-m640-z48621/ That would indeed make a nice 93x62. In fact, I have a Husqvarna with that stock in 9,3x62. Liked it so much, I made a 9,3x64 off this one:

Re: 9.3x62 build z1r #16413792 09/07/21
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There luv2safari Campfire Ranger
luv2safari Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There	Originally Posted by z1r Originally Posted by luv2safari Here is a perfect "donor" rifle. Have JES re-bore to 9,3X62 and add a Timney trigger. As with all the Husqvarnas of this vintage and configuration, I'd glass the action, too. https://simpsonltd.com/husqvarna-m640-z48621/ That would indeed make a nice 93x62. In fact, I have a Husqvarna with that stock in 9,3x62. Liked it so much, I made a 9,3x64 off this one: Remember this one that you built on a Brazilian 1908 and Husqvarna parts? A great friend of mine coveted it and now loves the rifle. Nice thing is he would sell it back to me if I cried elephant tears. I later found this 640 Husq in 9,3X62 to salve my wounds. It's not nearly as sweet as the 1908 action rifle, but it shoots great with the Timney Sportsman I installed. It is on a commercial FN 98, though. I'm glad you mentioned 9,3X64. I might do that to the recently purchased 640 I posted. Last edited by luv2safari; 09/07/21. Hunt with Class and Classics Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”

Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #16421511 09/10/21
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,798 Missouri but my hearts in the ... T tankerjockey Campfire Regular
tankerjockey Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,798 Missouri but my hearts in the ...	I took this rifle to Africa in 2012 as a 30-06. A few years ago I had JES give it the treatment even though I had previously owned a couple of others. As a 30-06 it did everything I wanted, I just wanted another 9.3 for next time. It is built on a Mark X Mauser with a custom stock I did. Its not always easy to do the right thing, But it is always the right thing to do.

Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #16421520 09/10/21
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,798 Missouri but my hearts in the ... T tankerjockey Campfire Regular
tankerjockey Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,798 Missouri but my hearts in the ...	I have 3 rebores from JES, they all shoot great. Its not always easy to do the right thing, But it is always the right thing to do.

Re: 9.3x62 build mainer_in_ak #16528396 10/14/21
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 629 Whitehorse, YT Y yukonphil Campfire Regular
yukonphil Campfire Regular Y Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 629 Whitehorse, YT	Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Originally Posted by Blu_Cs Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Bugger, The lady's original 9.3x62 oberndorf sporting Mauser has a 23.5" barrel and weighs 7 lbs 2 oz. Very thin contoured barrel and stock. This is a 1922 year model rifle.. The CZ carbines in 9.3x62 that I put away thousands of lbs of moose n caribou with, were equally handy at about 7 lbs 4 oz. 8 lbs is unnecessary. The cz rifles were too clubby in the pistol grip. The bluing was thin as well and rusts too easy. On one rifle, the threaded bolt knob came loose. I'd go ruger african in 9.3x62. Richer bluing, one piece bolt, nicer sights, simpler trigger and a sleek stock. My 416 ruger african cut down to 22.5" to get rid of those stoopid barrel threads, weighs 7.6 lbs. They're sleek sons ah bitches. If it was 8lbs, i wouldn't carry it. Mainah: how are you on detachable mags? Blu_Cs Blu, just something to loose. I put a hunter on some caribou two seasons ago. Her Tikka magazine fell out and was lost. I had to back her up twice. She was earlier in her carreer, a game warden and firearms instructor. She did nothing wrong. The plastic clip was problematic in the cold. Anyhow, most 9.3's have the benefit of 4-5 down and immense power on North American game. Fixed mag is all yah need. do you remember how cold it was? i used my 308 win titka t3x up to -26c with no issues with the mag but i prefer most of the time fixed mag as you.

Re: 9.3x62 build Bugger #16529064 10/14/21
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,606 Interior, Alaska M mainer_in_ak Campfire Regular
mainer_in_ak Campfire Regular M Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,606 Interior, Alaska	Hi Phil, hope all is well in the Yukon. I will be heading to Dawson to put in on the Yukon this late spring after break up. 118 river miles combined up the Yukon, up the White, to the mouth of the Ladue. The temps on that hunt were the typical upper 20s at night, 30-40s in the day.

Re: 9.3x62 build mainer_in_ak #16530611 10/15/21
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CZ550 Campfire Regular C Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,452 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canad...	I like the mag clip in my Tikka T3. Never a problem. In fact I prefer a clip mag to a fixed one. When you have to unload you merely put the clip with ammo in a jacket pocket, and reverse procedure when you need to reload. That works great for a tree stand. Then, also a second clip already loaded in a pocket can come in real handy if you need to reload in a hurry. My current bear load is the 286 Partition at 2600 fps, or if I want to simulate a 35 Whelen, it's the 250 AB at 2600. As one poster mentioned: the 320 Woodleigh PP at +2400 is good enough for most anything, including Cape buff, within a couple hundred metres. RL-17 is my propellant of choice for any projectile of 250gr to 320. None of those loads are max in my rifle. Bob www.bigbores.ca "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul" - Jesus

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