Recommendation for a good performing 9.3X62?

Hyde Hunter · Mar 25, 2025

I bought a Sauer 100 a few weeks ago and like how it feels and handles, the hard rubber pad and 14.5 LOP sucks which is being corrected now. the trigger is great adjusted to 2.2 pounds.. the only thing I wish would be a longer magazine to seat bullets longer. but it is a neat trim rifle, just wish I could take it to Africa in 8 days but permit has already been approved

EVR · Mar 25, 2025

Hyde Hunter said:
I bought a Sauer 100 a few weeks ago and like how it feels and handles, the hard rubber pad and 14.5 LOP sucks which is being corrected now. the trigger is great adjusted to 2.2 pounds.. the only thing I wish would be a longer magazine to seat bullets longer. but it is a neat trim rifle, just wish I could take it to Africa in 8 days but permit has already been approved

Does yours have a wood stock?
As posted above, I like mine a lot including the LOP but looking at he synth stock not sure how it could be shortened?

MS 9x56 · Mar 26, 2025

EVR said:
Does yours have a wood stock?
As posted above, I like mine a lot including the LOP but looking at he synth stock not sure how it could be shortened?

You could shorten it by buying a wood stock.

EVR · Mar 26, 2025

MS 9x56 said:
You could shorten it by buying a wood stock.

Yes, of course. But I don't want one. I like the synthetic stock I have.
My question was just in regards to how a synthetic stock could be shortened. Not sure it can be, so my surmise was that the previous post involved a wood stock.

MS 9x56 · Mar 26, 2025

EVR said:
Yes, of course. But I don't want one. I like the synthetic stock I have.
My question was just in regards to how a synthetic stock could be shortened. Not sure it can be, so my surmise was that the previous post involved a wood stock.

Therein lies the problem with synthetic stocks.

EVR · Mar 26, 2025

MS 9x56 said:
Therein lies the problem with synthetic stocks.

True enough, among other things. They do have their advantages as well.

Hyde Hunter · Apr 2, 2025

EVR said:
Does yours have a wood stock?
As posted above, I like mine a lot including the LOP but looking at he synth stock not sure how it could be shortened?

yes wood stock, call Blaser in Texas they are the factory warranty for Sauer at 210-377-2527 they were quite responsive to my questions I bet you could cut the stock then JB weld a new pad on

EVR · Apr 2, 2025

Hyde Hunter said:
yes wood stock, call Blaser in Texas they are the factory warranty for Sauer at 210-377-2527 they were quite responsive to my questions I bet you could cut the stock then JB weld a new pad on

Thanks. I do not want mine cut. I like it as-is but was wondering about the technical end for others I know.
Again, thanks.

wvfred · Apr 5, 2025

Look at Simson LTD they sometimes have a ZG 47 in 9.3x62 and I think they had a type B Mauser also.

Flewis · May 23, 2025

EVR said:
Yes, of course. But I don't want one. I like the synthetic stock I have.
My question was just in regards to how a synthetic stock could be shortened. Not sure it can be, so my surmise was that the previous post involved a wood stock.

Yes it can be done. I have had several shortened.

KCSafari · May 24, 2025

I picked up a Steyr Clii a few years ago after reading good reviews. It feels great on the shoulder and has everything to make it a wonderful African rifle. Still haven’t shot it which is probably the biggest crime.

Muskox · May 25, 2025

Here are the available options in the USA.

Steyr
Blaser
Sauer
Mauser
Heym
Sako
Merkel
Krieghoff

Used
Ruger
CZ
Husqvarna

Easy rebarrel
M70
M700 or clone

Odinsraven · May 25, 2025

KiwiHunter said:
Also consider Husqvarna if you can find one in your neck of the woods.

they are very decent !

PerH · May 25, 2025

Hunter-Habib said:
Keeping things strictly limited to currently manufactured choices, my recommendations are:
1) Voere Model 2165
2) Joh. Rigby & Co. Highland Stalker
3) Mauser M98 Diplomat
4) Zastava M70

The first three can be taken to the bush straight out of the box. The last one needs a little tuning up by a good gunsmith.

This is my favorite one.

VOERE | Bolt Action Rifles 2155/2165

Aufbauend auf das millionenfach bewährte System von Mauser, bestechen die Repetierbüchsen 2155 und 2165 durch Schaftholz, Stabilität und Eleganz.

www.voere.com

VOERE 2165

M98 DELUXE BOLT ACTION RIFLE WEIGHT : approx. 3.3 kg (standard configuration) OVERALL LENGTH : approx. 114 cm - 119 cm BARREL LENGTH : 60 cm (ST / ME) / 65 cm (MG) SCOPE OF DELIVERY: VOERE 2165, Top tang safety, Org. Two-stage trigger (F), Alu drop box magazine kit, detachable sling swivels...

www.voere-shop.com

Sadly it looks like Viere 2165 is sold out from them . It’s a great action , my 7x61 is build off that action .

The 2155 they have ,

VOERE 2155

K98 Klassiker Aufbauend auf das millionenfach bewährte K98 System von Mauser besticht die 2155 durch Stabilität und Funktion.

www.voere-shop.com

VOERE LBW Hunter

JAGD REPETIERBÜCHSE GEWICHT : ca. 3,2 kg (Standardkonfiguration) GESAMTLÄNGE : ca. 113 cm - 118 cm LAUFLÄNGE : 60 cm (MI / ST / CH) | 65 cm (ME / MG / UM) LIEFERUMFANG: LBW Hunter, abnehmbare Riemenbügel, Gewehrkoffer PRODUKTÜBERSICHT SYSTEM : Repetierbüchse mit Schaft-, Lauf- und Kaliberwechsel...

www.voere-shop.com

But I would looked at LBW from them , system rifle that have many barrels to choose from and stock and such

Ruraldoc · May 25, 2025

I like both of my rifles in 9.3x62, a CZ 550 American and a Steyr SM12.

For the money, it’s hard to beat the CZ 550, but if you can swing it, the new Steyrs are incredible rifles.

My Steyr shoots incredible groups and has shot every Bullet weight from 185 grains to 286 to the same point of impact at 100 yards.

Mine has factory fiber optic sights which were perfectly zeroed from the factory.

Using Talley QD bases and rings, I can take the scope off in a few seconds and have a perfect set of high visibility sights ready to go.

Get one of the new Steyrs with the aforementioned sights and you are ready almost anything.

Pasme · May 26, 2025

The 140gr HPBT will kill a whitetail with ease, just put the bullet where it should go.

140gr ELD-M works well and has killed thousands of deer at this point,. but the Berger 140gr Elite Hunter would be my go-to for a 'do everything' bullet since I personally dislike having 'hunting loads' and 'target loads'.

WAB · Jul 20, 2025

Muskox said:
Here are the available options in the USA.

Steyr
Blaser
Sauer
Mauser
Heym
Sako
Merkel
Krieghoff

Used
Ruger
CZ
Husqvarna

Easy rebarrel
M70
M700 or clone

You missed Rigby.

wyattcm95 · Jul 20, 2025

The new Sauer 9.3x62 looks like a lot of gun for the money. $2,700 I believe. River and Glenn is taking deposits for them. I believe they’re called the Exception. I handled one at the DSC expo this last week and it was really nice with great wood. Good weight as well. Could be wrong but I believe it comes with a scope and swing off mounts. Good irons and a barrel sling swivel. Push feed action.

sgt_zim · Jul 20, 2025

WAB said:
You missed Rigby.

And Zastava unless that has come to an end since I bought mine 7 or 8 years ago.

Raptor59 · Jul 31, 2025

I own a Sauer 100 Classic XT with the synthetic stock. As previous posters have commented the LOP (14.5”) and factory recoil pad could stand some improvement. I removed the factory pad, cut the stock back, expoxied a piece of wood inside the stock cavity to mount a grind to fit limbsaver pad. The stock is now a 13.5” LOP. I also sent it off for a paint job.
The pictures show the original factory, post limbsaver install and then final paint. Stock should be
Back in my hands next week.

Recommendation for a good performing 9.3X62?

Hyde Hunter

EVR

MS 9x56

EVR

MS 9x56

EVR

Hyde Hunter

EVR

wvfred

Flewis

KCSafari

Muskox

Odinsraven

PerH

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