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Regs in RSA are a bit more granular than that. The national parks / reserves perhaps require the minimum equivalent of what the .375 H&H / Ruger, can deliver, but it is the discretion of the private landowners / safari operators whether the 9.3x62mm Mauser is sufficient for Buff (which is the...

If it is a LA, then you're sitting pretty with options opened up for you, especially if you handload. The LA magazine box will accommodate the longer OAL loads that use the higher BC bullets. With that action you can use both "normal" and standard +P loads, without worries regarding higher...

Not quite. More like Wison's Chamber Length Gauge: No worries though, as I went ahead and bought Hornady's HS gauge kit. Now my 9.3mm brass actually greets me when I walk up to the reloading bench.

For those relying on the 220 grain Core-lokts, are you using the factory ammo or pulling bullets and working up your own load? The Core-lokt is an awesome bullet when used appropriately!

Is that current Hawkeye you bought in a medium, or long action?

If you find a link to the "Small Frame" then please post it. All up at 9lbs? Hmmm, just a touch too light for me. All up and ready to make noise I'd like mine at 10lbs.

Thru multiple 180 grain cup-core, and bonded bullets including A-Frame and Northfork I've relied on H4350. BTW, the 165-grain load looks pretty good.

Federal loads the A-Frame to an OAL of 3.570" - 3.575", which is just below the cannelure. I load mine to an OAL of 3.590" only because that length works best in my barrel. You can treat the Swift manual depiction of 3.60" OAL as reaching the cannelure as "aspirational". +1 what others have...

It will last until the first-round crosses NATO airspace flying East to West me thinks ...

Yup. BTDT on Cape Buffalo and at a MV of 2100fps. I won't now, because: - My eyes are old, and the factory stock is not designed for a solid cheek weld using optics. - The PH that I accompanied and have complete trust with through many hunts has retired. I outta retire too, but I'm not that smart.

The good folks at Frontline Rejects have done some testing of both the 143-grain version in 6.5 CM and the 180-grain version in a 300 WM. I have loaded the 143-grain in a 6.5 CM to just over 2,750 fps MV using a double-based powder. I took a large (500 lb live weight) cow elk at around 170...

My recoil tolerance to where I can shoot them well and quickly is both the 450/400 NE 3" and the 400 H&H, both weighing all up at just over 10lbs and launching at their traditional MVs. Beyond those, it begins to be not fun.

@Bob Nelson 35Whelen, I totally agree. My copy is getting a bit dog-eared and with post-its scattered all through it. @SafariSniper, I'll point out the Journal includes a fair amount of Somchem load data.

Yup, that's it.

I just remembered a video sometime back of Bill Wilson, of Wilson Combat and New Ultralight Arms talking about his favorite Africa hunting cartridge. He could choose anything he wanted, but hands down preferred his rebarrelled Ruger M77 in 9.3x62mm. I'm sure with some YT sleuthing it could be...

Good choice of cartridge. Since you handload, I'll note I load all manner of 250 grain bullets to ~2,550+ fps MV. Very effective. I suggest you locate a copy of the 9.3x62 Mauser Journal if you don't yet have one. There's a whole lotta learning condensed in there.

My Aunt, on the adjoining ranch hunted everything with the .257 Roberts. No one knew it was underpowered using Winchester Silvertips and Remington Core-lokts. From managing coyotes during the Spring calving / lambing, Pronghorn, Mule deer and Elk it simply got it done without much drama. That's...

Ha! 1st Safari, 1st shot, some 30 years ago. I was so damn excited to actually seeing African game I forgot the cardinal rule - aim small, hit small. Fortunately, (knock on wood) I've yet to lose wounded game, though I've gone on my fair share of long strolls through the bush.

@Shootist43, I appreciate you running down some information from your sources. I chatted with both Charlie Sisk, the co-designer of the 9.3mm Barsness-Sisk cartridge, and with Dave Kiff of Pacific Tool about Hornady's ~$500 total cost range. They said that is going to be difficult to pull off...

Hodgdon got back to me and said they'd choose the "E" bushing over the "D" bushing.

The last time I tested .375 H&H factory ammo it was Federal's Premium Safari 300 grain A-Frame. Federal promised on the box a MV of 2,450 fps. From my 24" barrel 10 rounds produced an actual MV of 2,447 fps. Not too shabby. The SD & ES numbers were horrid, but out to ~150 yards, it doesn't...

I chose a McMillan 'R' fiberglass stock. I chose that one for the Pronghorn getter because the stock's forend is slightly flatter, and the stock's overall weight is slightly heavier, so the rifle rides a soft backpack very well at the prone shot. All my other synthetic stocks are Bansner.

I chose a M77 Mk 1 .30-06 donor action for my build for a few reasons: - I wanted the LA magazine box because I would be launching long-ish .257 bullets - I focused on the +P loads so I chose the SAAMI MAP of the .30-06 (60k psi) as my upper limit - I prefer the tang safety of the Mk 1 action...

My custom Roberts is a dedicated Pronghorn rifle, and I'll also use it on wheat field Muleys. Using +P brass I load the 110 grain ELD-X to just over 3,000 fps MV using either H4350 or StaBALL 6.5. The 110 grain bullet is plenty for the mentioned body weights.

I'm waiting on a reply from RCBS, likely tomorrow. Based on their response I may look into the Hornady option. Thanks.

I've been searching for a 9.3x62mm case gauge for manually checking brass after FL sizing. Wilson simply calls it a Case Gauge, Hornady calls it a Cartridge Gauge, and Lyman calls it a Case Length Headspace Gauge. None of these vendors offers their product in 9.3x62mm, and the Hornady custom...

While I tend towards OD green, I saw a mcwoody once and really liked it.

Loaded a ladders worth of test rounds for the HB .308Win using just a touch faster powder than used in last season's meets. Should work out just dandy.

Depending on how good or bad the internal numbers are, I'm wondering if Beretta Holding might see them as value-add ...

Not weird. I have a supply of both Norma 275 grain solid and Federal 286 grain Hydro factory ammo. However, what is weird is Hornady cataloging a 300 grain DGS, but not a 300 grain DGX Bonded.

For 9.3 Mauser these days I first check Raven Rock, then Grafs.

Interesting setup. A question for you - given the cartridges offered, what does 'PH3' stand for? thanks

yup. Hodgdon has a relative burn rate chart that's updated almost annually. You can google for it and it's also available for download. All charts vary in their comparisons, but typically not in huge leaps.

This thread is a keeper! Thanks for posting.

It sounds like those 'some US hunters' have never hunted Africa? One suggestion is to start your education by visiting the CITES website. Another suggestion is to visit the websites of AH outfitters members in the countries of interest and ask them the question regarding the species you're...

Yup. I'm normally a Hodgdon powders guy, but lately I've been buying equivalent Vihtavuori powders as back up.

Tracking this thread. Chatting with the Taxidermist right now about converting my best Kudu shoulder mount to a floor pedestal.

Finished brass prep for this year's shooting season. 2,000+ brass for 7 cartridges, 9 barrels. Now I can kick off handloading 'ol reliable recipes and load development of different bullets and different powders.

I just sidestep the whole labeling thing by answering the PH with "Old. Really old. The older, the better." Easy button.

Federal has .375 H&H with 300 grain A-Frames at Federal Safari .375 H&H A-Frame HTH

I sure wish the 240 grain Weldcores for the .30-06 would come available again. I have a working load using H4831SC, but I want to work up another load using N555, which is a touch faster burning. However, I'm doubting those are high on the priority list for Woodleigh these days (sigh).

I watched the same video. I noted when the R&D guy mentioned he WAS NOT using a canister powder, but a Federal propriety powder for his demo.

I had an interesting conversation with the gunsmith about this cartridge the other day. He builds / rebarrels for the PRS series competitions. He said did you read the lawyer addendum to the SAAMI approval for that cartridge? It essentially said SAAMI's signoff does not make them responsible...

Now that the dust has settled from the annual US conventions, did Woodleigh make an appearance and provide an update?

Focus on the bullet and work backwards. Punch a hole through both lungs at any reasonable distance and angle and you'll be GTG.

I guess trophy hunting is partly about what I don't shoot. It took 2 trips of hard hunting to come across the Kudu I had imagined in my mind. I'd never seen Gerhard so excited and in awe over what we had accomplished together in downing that magnificent animal. I've lost count of the number...

I've never brought a sling to Africa. Only in steep Elk country do I bother to sling up.

Nearing the end of the annual brass prep for 7 cartridges, 9 barrels, around 2,000 brass. All turnbolts. Then I'm GTG for the shooting season. The gas guns are fed factory fodder only.

Like @AZDAVE I've used the LR primers out of a 6.5 CM hunting rifle. They are fine. However, I don't use them in my 6.5 CM LR rifle. I stick with Fed 210Ms.

As a client I enjoy being in camp with other hunters. I see it as an opportunity to meet others I otherwise would never come across in life. However, that all ends at the bakkie. When it comes to rifles and ammo, I'm either with others that I'm absolutely certain practice muzzle control...