9.3 x 62 Opinions

[John Wasmuth]

Have patience. Something will turn up. Don’t settle for something that’s less than what you want. The 9,3’s been killing everything from duiker to elephants since 1905. Well worth the wait.

 

[crs]

Thank you!
He is mounted outdoors with skull and antlers overlooking our courtyard.
The Texas Heart Shot went through left ham and all the way to the base of the neck. Made a real mess of all the innards. Bull did not go 100 yards after shot.

 

[mdwest]

a Sauer 9.3 just popped up...

Sauer 100 9.3x62 For Sale

I have Sauer 100 in 9.3x62 for sale for $750 plus shipping. I have the original black synthetic stock and an aftermarket Boyd’s laminate stock as well. The rifle weighs approximately 6lbs 12 oz and a very nice adjustable trigger that breaks around 3lbs.

www.africahunting.com

grab it quick... or I might be tempted...

 

[1dirthawker]

Thanks I hadn't thought about that. I actually own a couple 30-06s, one Rem 700. I'm not familiar with the process. Is it as simple as sending it to be re-barreled? What's a fair estimate for the re-barrel?

basically yes, take it to a smith you trust and tell him you would like it re-barreled to a 9.3.

also put on some sights.

however, i would not use the remington 700 for the donor rifle. it has some "flaws" that i would not want on a heavier/larger caliber rifle. the big one is the small extractor and button ejector. they do not give positive ejection. a thread on CRF vs PUSH FEED will clear up any questions regarding that ejection style and is a whole other subject.

 

[Duke1966]

How does this look? Anything I should be aware of?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/966385393

Great Post war Browning FN Deluxe Sporter "1948" mode. Rebored to 9.3x62 MAuser, cut rifled 24" barrel with 1 in 12" twist. Pachmeyer pad and has 13 1/3 LOP.
Original Armstrong peep and front bead. Info on rebore at 35caliber.com or google "Reboring by JES" California shipments are OK, Shipping is FREE and included.

 

[Duke1966]

How does this look? Anything I should be aware of?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/966385393

Great Post war Browning FN Deluxe Sporter "1948" mode. Rebored to 9.3x62 MAuser, cut rifled 24" barrel with 1 in 12" twist. Pachmeyer pad and has 13 1/3 LOP.
Original Armstrong peep and front bead. Info on rebore at 35caliber.com or google "Reboring by JES" California shipments are OK, Shipping is FREE and included.

What issues mounting a scope to this set-up?

 

[Rick HOlbert]

While I do love the nostalgia of the 9.3, for predominantly North American hunting I think the .35 Whelen is probably the better choice…

Rifles chambered in Whelen are generally more affordable for the same make/model… ammo is more readily available… reloading components are more readily available… and the 9.3 and the Whelen are nearly ballistic twins…

I’ve already got one 35 Whelen in the safe and am in the process of sourcing parts for building another one… it’s been a serious mid bore grocery getter and has taken everything from TX pigs to a monster eland…

Sorry but I have to disagree. Currently no one is chambering the 35 Whelen in a factory rifle. Custom build? Yes. As far as 35 caliber bullets? right now they are as scares as teeth in a chickens head. 9.3 in various weights are available from numerous sources. Bob Nelson will sing the praises of the 35 (for good reason) but my vote goes to the 9.3.

 

[perttime]

No Sakos around in 9.3x62?
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The 9.3x62 is a favorite for moose and other big and tough animals in Europe. I suppose the 35 Whelen is pretty close, but American.

 

[Duke1966]

How does this look? Anything I should be aware of?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/966385393

Great Post war Browning FN Deluxe Sporter "1948" mode. Rebored to 9.3x62 MAuser, cut rifled 24" barrel with 1 in 12" twist. Pachmeyer pad and has 13 1/3 LOP.
Original Armstrong peep and front bead. Info on rebore at 35caliber.com or google "Reboring by JES" California shipments are OK, Shipping is FREE and included.

The seller states that it was just re-bored and only test fired

 

[Duke1966]

How does this look? Anything I should be aware of?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/966385393

Great Post war Browning FN Deluxe Sporter "1948" mode. Rebored to 9.3x62 MAuser, cut rifled 24" barrel with 1 in 12" twist. Pachmeyer pad and has 13 1/3 LOP.
Original Armstrong peep and front bead. Info on rebore at 35caliber.com or google "Reboring by JES" California shipments are OK, Shipping is FREE and included.

Any comments on this one? Thanks for your help guys. I appreciate the opinions.

 

[John Wasmuth]

I’d be looking at it. Doesn’t look bad at all.

 

[John Wasmuth]

A little bit of TLC goes a long way when sprucing up older Mausers. Gives you a good place to start and you’ll never have to hold your pinky out like you do at snobbish Tea parties…..

 

[John Wasmuth]

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/sauer-100-9-3x62-for-sale.73022/
Right here on the forum.

 

[WAB]

What was the time period for the salt stocks on the Brownings?

 

[neckdeep]

before 1967 and your good to go

 

[geoff rath]

Duke1966, grab that Sauer 100 quick; they have a good rep Down Under; not expensive, and they shoot!!

 

[Duke1966]

Can anyone tell me what is meant by "target" barrel in this rifle? I don't see any reference to it on the Mauser website.

 

[John Wasmuth]

Possible that the barrel is match grade with a target crown? I’d be asking the seller if it was used as a target/match rifle.

 

[Duke1966]

Possible that the barrel is match grade with a target crown? I’d be asking the seller if it was used as a target/match rifle.

He says it's been fired twice.

 

[Duke1966]

Is the 20 inch barrel a concern? I just noticed that.