Finally!

[SJB358]

Scotty, you need to have one of these classic calibers and also a 6.5 Swede. They would look nice in your gun safe with your other fine rifles. Just a thought

I agree A.. With time, it could happen..

 

[Hegland]

Very nice rifle, Mike. Looking forward to the range report. And a couple hunting stories!

 

[Tnhunter]

Beautiful rifle! I'll be axious to hear how the first range visit goes for you. I'm hoping to throw some 285gr Interlocks and maybe even some 250gr Accubonds downrange on Monday from my 9.3 double.
Thanks again for sharing the report and the pics!!

 

[DrMike]

I'm certain that many arguments as to which cartridge is superior--the 9.3X64 or the .375. Of course, either will get the job done where they are permitted by regulation. Whether it is 300 grains or 286 grains launched from either of these cartridges, they is a lot of energy transferred to game. I am pleased, and I will be working with the rifle. Again, thanks for the compliments. I'm certain this cartridge will stand me in good stead in the game fields for many years to come.

 

[gerry]

Now all you need is to get the bison draw DrMike There would be no real difference between the 9.3x64, 375 H&H or 375 Ruger except the 9.3 would be much cooler 8) Looking forward to seeing how it shoots for you.

 

[DrMike]

Gerry,

If my 358 Win will take down a bison (and it did), I have no doubt that either the 9.3X64 or any of the fine .375 cartridges (H&H, Ruger, WBY) will handle the job with aplomb. I hadn't thought of it, but you are encouraging me to think of the bison draw again this coming year. I haven't entered for quite a while.

 

[SJB358]

Gerry,

If my 358 Win will take down a bison (and it did), I have no doubt that either the 9.3X64 or any of the fine .375 cartridges (H&H, Ruger, WBY) will handle the job with aplomb. I hadn't thought of it, but you are encouraging me to think of the bison draw again this coming year. I haven't entered for quite a while.

Nah!!! Buffalo require a 45-70 Mike! Gotta go old school with them! Plus, even with iron sights, you still have a big target! HA!

 

[sask boy]

Mike that is a very good looking rifle . I am sure u will have it shooting sub MOA in no time at all
Looking forward to the range report with photos :mrgreen:

Blessings,
Dan

 

[BK]

Very nice, Doc!

For purely selfish reasons (hoping to avoid any pitfalls myself) I hope you do the 8x68!

 

[Greg Nolan]

Mike
There is nothing I like better than quality and precision in a instrument. No wasted space or ornaments. That rifle qualifies in all catagories. It's a masterpiece in utilitarian elegance. What are the specs on it? It looks light and easily maneuvered. Very nice indeed.
Greg

 

[alaska100]

Gerry,

If my 358 Win will take down a bison (and it did), I have no doubt that either the 9.3X64 or any of the fine .375 cartridges (H&H, Ruger, WBY) will handle the job with aplomb. I hadn't thought of it, but you are encouraging me to think of the bison draw again this coming year. I haven't entered for quite a while.

Nah!!! Buffalo require a 45-70 Mike! Gotta go old school with them! Plus, even with iron sights, you still have a big target! HA!

+ 1 Scotty

Dr, mike--beautiful gun, great caliber. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[DrMike]

Actually, Greg, the rifle has a bit of heft to it. I have not weighed it, but I'm guessing that with a full magazine, it is about nine pounds. It is certainly heavier by a pound than any of my Featherweights. It is a 24 inch, twelve twist, five groove PacNor barrel.

 

[gerry]

Gerry,

If my 358 Win will take down a bison (and it did), I have no doubt that either the 9.3X64 or any of the fine .375 cartridges (H&H, Ruger, WBY) will handle the job with aplomb. I hadn't thought of it, but you are encouraging me to think of the bison draw again this coming year. I haven't entered for quite a while.

You live so close to where they live and now you have the perfect gun for them Actually you have quite a few guns that would work well but a guy needs a few back up guns for every animal he wants to hunt :wink:

 

[DrMike]

a guy needs a few back up guns for every animal he wants to hunt

Oh, yeah, I like that. T-Rex is on the menu, if only I can find him. :lol:

 

[jmad_81]

That looks great! I love the caliber as well. Look forward to a range report. Or better yet, a pic of it with a dead bear!

 

[Oldtrader3]

Actually, Greg, the rifle has a bit of heft to it. I have not weighed it, but I'm guessing that with a full magazine, it is about nine pounds. It is certainly heavier by a pound than any of my Featherweights. It is a 24 inch, twelve twist, five groove PacNor barrel.

I would guess, DrMike, that for the 9.3x64 that you would want a little more heft than for the Featherweights. I might shoot a 9.3x74 in a FW but not the 9.3x64.

 

[DrMike]

Charlie, you are correct. I haven't had opportunity to pull the trigger. However, it is a 286 grain bullet and a charge of seventy plus grains of powder. That has the potential to generate more than a little recoil. The extra heft of the rifle will help tame the recoil. I will be sitting down to see what to work with this coming week. I'm looking at loading the 286 grain PT with a stiff charge of Hunter to see how that works. I'll be nearing 2700 fps with this load, which should be enough to take down a bear.

 

[SJB358]

That 286 PT is a pretty cool bullet. I was reading about Phil Shoemaker and his 9.3x62 recently. Says it makes a very good bear rifle, and he is hunting the coast brownies.. The 9.3 has alot going for it in a bullet with great SD and BC numbers in regards to regular bullet weights.

 

[DrMike]

As I said, I'm looking to cadge some 300 grain A-Frames, which should put the smack down on a moose or elk. I should get around 2650 fps with those and a stiff load of N560, which makes for a real hammer.

 

[SJB358]

That would be a hammer of a load Mike. All this talk about the danged 9.3 has me spun up a little again. Might have to reinvigorate the 366 Beretz!