mark-hunter
AH legend
I vote for 9.3x62!
Hi all,
I have a M98 Oberndorf I want to build into a plainsgame rifle. (Including Eland)I most want a European caliber, but 375 H & H are too long.
- What caliber would you selected in this rifle?
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/:Fury
BEFORE you decide on 9.3x62 make sure it will fit in the action. K98s typically are just a tad bit too short for 62mm length cartridges (30-06), hence 9.3x57 being popular--its only a matter of a barrel swop. K98s can be made to fit by a cut in the top of the receiver. Adding a longer cartridge will also limit the actual rounds (longer bullets) that will fit in the magwell lengthening the mawell ISN'T simple. BE SURE before you barrel or youll have a pretty single shot.
Why not a 9.3x64 Brenneke caliber? Then you really have a classic calibre?
Sometimes you need to leave it alone , and enjoy it as is.A minor acquaintance of mine bought a nice, well-balanced 9.3x57 from a guy who imports quality secondhand firearms from Sweden. It was good to hold and ideal for stalking. He had it rechambered to 9.3x62 and found that it was sImply too light in weight, with standard 9.3x62 loads.![]()