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Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ gunner500 #11696248 12/30/16
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,138 Likes: 1 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by gunner500 I held a reworked CZ by that cat out West, IIRC, American Hunting Rifles, good God that thing was sweet! It would have left with me were it for sale, and I already have a Custom Heym Mauser in 9.3x62. Gunner, here's an AHR 9.3x62 I traded for a few years ago, really accuate and well done. It has AHR's trigger, but I think a Timney is better. It was a tad heavy, I ultimately traded it. But, for looks, hard to beat. It was almost too pretty to hunt. I kept my .375 H&H NH M-70 SS Classic, 21" and fluted with NECG irons. Not as pretty but shoots about as well. Not a problem scraching that one... DF Last edited by Dirtfarmer; 12/30/16.

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Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ SLDUCK #11697112 12/30/16
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MJones Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 304 The Burnt District , Mo	Go full-on classic , get a CZ . Better yet a true 1930 drawing 98 Mauser !

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ bsa1917hunter #11697519 12/30/16
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JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,397 Likes: 1 Helena, MT	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Jgray: That sure is a nice Ruger. How much does it weigh? I'm surprised it weighs more than your CZ. My CZ550 American was a tank. The things I didn't really like about it, was the weight and the balance wasn't quite right. I also don't like the safety lever. Nevertheless, it was a real shooter... It's been a few years, but as I recall the Ruger (bare rifle) is real close to 8 lbs and the CZ around 7.5 lbs. Every 550 American I've handled felt like a 'tank' to me also. I don't get that feeling with the Lux models - the hump back stock feels trimmer and handles better for me.

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ gunner500 #11697523 12/30/16
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JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,397 Likes: 1 Helena, MT	Originally Posted by gunner500 Nice looking Ruger there Mr. Gray. Thanks! I've been thinking an ebony forend tip would finish it off nicely (and just may do that some day...)

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ Dirtfarmer #11697663 12/30/16
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gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,247 Likes: 1 Oklahoma	Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by gunner500 I held a reworked CZ by that cat out West, IIRC, American Hunting Rifles, good God that thing was sweet! It would have left with me were it for sale, and I already have a Custom Heym Mauser in 9.3x62. Gunner, here's an AHR 9.3x62 I traded for a few years ago, really accuate and well done. It has AHR's trigger, but I think a Timney is better. It was a tad heavy, I ultimately traded it. But, for looks, hard to beat. It was almost too pretty to hunt. I kept my .375 H&H NH M-70 SS Classic, 21" and fluted with NECG irons. Not as pretty but shoots about as well. Not a problem scraching that one... DF Good lord DF, glad you never sent me a pic of that one, I'd have been trying to mail ya a check. Only thing I would have done is lose hood and fiber for a brass bead then stoke her with 320 Woodleighs and warm that barrel. Trump Won!

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Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ JGray #11697671 12/30/16
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gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,247 Likes: 1 Oklahoma	Originally Posted by JGray Originally Posted by gunner500 Nice looking Ruger there Mr. Gray. Thanks! I've been thinking an ebony forend tip would finish it off nicely (and just may do that some day...) Last check NECG's and Brownells had some very nice Ebony blanks, I'd look hard for a chunk of Ironwood too, it's really beautiful too if you wanted a little contrast. Trump Won!

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ JGray #11697788 12/30/16
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains GaryVA Campfire Regular
GaryVA Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains	Originally Posted by JGray Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Jgray: That sure is a nice Ruger. How much does it weigh? I'm surprised it weighs more than your CZ. My CZ550 American was a tank. The things I didn't really like about it, was the weight and the balance wasn't quite right. I also don't like the safety lever. Nevertheless, it was a real shooter... It's been a few years, but as I recall the Ruger (bare rifle) is real close to 8 lbs and the CZ around 7.5 lbs. Every 550 American I've handled felt like a 'tank' to me also. I don't get that feeling with the Lux models - the hump back stock feels trimmer and handles better for me. If you look back in this thread to my post in 2011, I had hands on examples of both the Ruger and CZ Kevlar Carbine. The Kevlar Carbine ran about 7-pounds, with the Ruger running about a pound heavier. After looking at a Mauser, Ruger, and CZ, I ended up importing a Sako carbine. Straight out the box, the CZ Kevlar Carbine was a very nice workable package. Not sure they make them anymore. �I've never met a genius. A genius to me is someone who does well at something he hates. Anybody can do well at something he loves -- it's just a question of finding the subject.� - Clint Eastwood

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ SLDUCK #11698124 12/31/16
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,138 Likes: 1 Central Louisiana	CZ Kelvar is very interesting. Have never handled one, would like to. DF

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ SLDUCK #11698153 12/31/16
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GaryVA Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains	Had my effort to import the Sako failed, I would have chose the CZ Kevlar Carbine. If I had not been looking for something out the box, I would have done a semi-custom on a M70 30-06 I had on hand, trying to keep cost down. Or, if $$Money were burning a hole in my pocket, then a custom build on a Mauser. Regardless route, a carbine platform in 9.3x62 is worthy the effort to obtain. Last edited by GaryVA; 12/31/16. �I've never met a genius. A genius to me is someone who does well at something he hates. Anybody can do well at something he loves -- it's just a question of finding the subject.� - Clint Eastwood

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ gunner500 #11698474 12/31/16
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,138 Likes: 1 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,138 Likes: 1 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by gunner500 Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by gunner500 I held a reworked CZ by that cat out West, IIRC, American Hunting Rifles, good God that thing was sweet! It would have left with me were it for sale, and I already have a Custom Heym Mauser in 9.3x62. Gunner, here's an AHR 9.3x62 I traded for a few years ago, really accuate and well done. It has AHR's trigger, but I think a Timney is better. It was a tad heavy, I ultimately traded it. But, for looks, hard to beat. It was almost too pretty to hunt. I kept my .375 H&H NH M-70 SS Classic, 21" and fluted with NECG irons. Not as pretty but shoots about as well. Not a problem scraching that one... DF Good lord DF, glad you never sent me a pic of that one, I'd have been trying to mail ya a check. Only thing I would have done is lose hood and fiber for a brass bead then stoke her with 320 Woodleighs and warm that barrel. Gunner, to me it was a tad heavy. But, IIRC, lighter than your Heym... My SS M-70 .375 H&H Classic, bobbed and fluted, is lighter. It's handier and the .375 is more versatile, can cover more possibilities, although the 9.3 is a great round, more efficient and about a match in effectiveness. DF

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Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ Dirtfarmer #11698629 12/31/16
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Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,101 new hampshire	Heres my 1912 Emil Kerner 9.3 X 62, nice old mauser, with claw mounts and original scope. I guess i dont feel like i need any newer ones.

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ SLDUCK #11698646 12/31/16
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mudhen Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico	Nice old classic! Ben Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ gunner500 #11698946 12/31/16
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EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,722 Likes: 2 Either Texas or Idaho	Originally Posted by gunner500 Sure enough MD, especially if the barrel already has a really nice set of sights and barrel band sling swivel. Precisely why I had Cliff LaBounty rebore mine near 20 years ago. That and the makers name "CD Gunshop ~ Wiesbaden" is nicely engraved on the barrel. It went to Africa in 2002. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ EdM #11699541 12/31/16
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,098 Likes: 7 Battle Born	Originally Posted by EdM Originally Posted by gunner500 Sure enough MD, especially if the barrel already has a really nice set of sights and barrel band sling swivel. Precisely why I had Cliff LaBounty rebore mine near 20 years ago. That and the makers name "CD Gunshop ~ Wiesbaden" is nicely engraved on the barrel. It went to Africa in 2002. That's a beautiful rifle.. 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: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ SLDUCK #11699877 12/31/16
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sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,589 Northern Ca	Love mine based on al FN commercial action. #4 shilen barrel sitting in a McMillan stock. Last edited by sidepass; 01/01/17. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ sidepass #11700085 12/31/16
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,098 Likes: 7 Battle Born	Originally Posted by sidepass Love mine based on al FN comercial action. #4 shilen barrel. That's the route I'd take. I've seen some commercial mausers with factory irons for $300.00-$400.00 around here. Would make damn nice re-bore candidates... 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: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ SLDUCK #11700185 12/31/16
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Northman Campfire Regular N Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,631	I do the same as I was planning on a 458WM.. CZ 550 Machine in Talley bases ( lowers the mounting height and lets you use "standard" Talley mounts and a Talley Peep ) Straighten bolt handle Timney Trigger Wiebe Bottom Metal, for 6-7 rounds 3-pos safety Add barrel banded sights McMillan Stock And, have everything polished up.. The US in the last 40 years: Socialism for big corporations and military industrial complex & Rugged individualism for the individual.

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ Dirtfarmer #11700996 01/01/17
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gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,247 Likes: 1 Oklahoma	I do love my Heym DF, it's a very accurate rifle, and yes, it's no 375, but, as you say, 320 gr Woodleighs at 2400 ain't too terribly far behind. Trump Won!

Re: Which rifle for 9.3x62: Ruger or CZ EdM #11701003 01/01/17
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gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,247 Likes: 1 Oklahoma	Originally Posted by EdM Originally Posted by gunner500 Sure enough MD, especially if the barrel already has a really nice set of sights and barrel band sling swivel. Precisely why I had Cliff LaBounty rebore mine near 20 years ago. That and the makers name "CD Gunshop ~ Wiesbaden" is nicely engraved on the barrel. It went to Africa in 2002. Damn right Ed, I wouldn't unscrew that barrel either, glad you were able to keep using it. Trump Won!

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