9.3x62 Bison Cow Hunt

[John Wasmuth]

Yesterday my dear friend invited me out to cull an older bison cow. I used my Zastava 98 Mauser in 9.3x62. Load was 53.9 grains of Power Pro 2000 MR powder with a 286 grain Hornady SPRP. Took a while to get the herd located but finally found them. At 25 yards Hit her in the neck right behind the skull. Fastest I’d ever seen a bison hit the ground. Got freezer full of meat with no damage to the meat except a fist size chunk where the bullet went through the vertebrae. Haven’t found the bullet yet but it wasn’t through and through.

 

[cpr0312]

Congrats and thanks for sharing!

 

[1dirthawker]

i find it hard to believe that the bullet didn't just bounce off!! (its only a 9.3 not a 375) congrats.

 

[John Wasmuth]

Yea I was shocked beyond believe that it didn’t bounce off the wool!!

 

[Tra3]

That will be good eating. How many lbs of meat will result? Do you do anything with the ribs?

 

[John Wasmuth]

Near as we could figure I got about 475-500 pounds of meat and bones. The ribs we cut into 3rds on each side for the smoker. My daughter wants to euro the skull and my buddy kept the hide as he’s having all his bison hides tanned so I can build him a great coat.

 

[Tra3]

Near as we could figure I got about 475-500 pounds of meat and bones. The ribs we cut into 3rds on each side for the smoker. My daughter wants to euro the skull and my buddy kept the hide as he’s having all his bison hides tanned so I can build him a great coat.

Fantastic! Bison is one of my favorite meats.

 

[John Wasmuth]

Mine as well. Whole family enjoys it.

 

[Trogon]

Congratulations, alot of good meals for your family. I spread my bison meat through my clan and it was certainly appreciated.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

i find it hard to believe that the bullet didn't just bounce off!! (its only a 9.3 not a 375) congrats.

@dirthawker
You don't need a sledge hammer to crack walnuts. Heck on a cow that size could be handled with an ought six. The 9.3 was more of a good thing and did a great job. No tracking one shot who could ask for more

 

[1dirthawker]

You don't need a sledge hammer to crack walnuts. Heck on a cow that size could be handled with an ought six.

actually, it was great shot placement by @John Wasmuth that turned the trick, not the caliber. although, his 9.3 probably killed that cow "deader" than a 35 whelen would have.

 

[John Wasmuth]

Not true at all. I’ve read on these pages that you can not kill anything unless you use a .5++++ loudenboomer double express Riffle. Known fact!

 

[leslie hetrick]

lucky it was killed out right, as with out a pass thru and only one hole to bleed. it may have been a long hunt to find it. he,he.

 

[John Wasmuth]

Had to track it 3 feet straight down. Luckily I’ve honed my tracking skills to a keen edge…..

 

[Graham Hunter]

@dirthawker
You don't need a sledge hammer to crack walnuts. Heck on a cow that size could be handled with an ought six. The 9.3 was more of a good thing and did a great job. No tracking one shot who could ask for more

Someone told me your favorite Buff gun was a 243 with 70gr. Varmit Express. Doesn't that cause a lot of meat damage?

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

actually, it was great shot placement by @John Wasmuth that turned the trick, not the caliber. although, his 9.3 probably killed that cow "deader" than a 35 whelen would have.

@dirthawker.
The good ol w

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

actually, it was great shot placement by @John Wasmuth that turned the trick, not the caliber. although, his 9.3 probably killed that cow "deader" than a 35 whelen would have.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Someone told me your favorite Buff gun was a 243 with 70gr. Varmit Express. Doesn't that cause a lot of meat damage?

@Graham Hunter
Not true the 243 is my favourite tomato stake tho.

 

[leslie hetrick]

well they do have a very big neck, hard to miss at 25 yards from a rest. try that on a humminbird and see what you get.

 

[John Wasmuth]

I used a hummingbird for my rest….. easy peasy!!