Darn you, North. I just sold my Whelen and 338, feeling my '06 would cover the bases. Been seeing you and Barsness talk up the 9.3. I just went ahead and bought one. Darn me, too.

@north61

4 жыл бұрын

Well. you got a damn fine caliber there. Love the 30-06 but on big stuff (Moose and Bison and Grizzly) you will see a difference with the 9.3.

@Mark-uq9km

4 жыл бұрын

You made me chuckle. Thanks!

Glad to see someone who appreciates the special goodness of a .35 cal hunting bullet. A good 9.3 or 35 Whelen is hard to beat for just about anything out there.

We also use Norma Oryx on our 9.3. Almost a 100 moose on that 18,5 g / 285 gr, Works everytime!

I have a Czech friend and former exchange student from 20 years ago who is an avid hunter. He uses a Sauer in 9.3x62 with 286 gr Oryx for bears in Kamchatka. He thinks it is a great cartridge. For hogs and deer at home he uses a .308 Win barrel for the same rifle.

Looks like a super round for Caribou and Moose.

Looks like a great round, many years back, my brother in law was into total Euro cartridges used in Africa and he had a sako action barreled to 9.3x64 Brennike, cartridges were $120 a box back then so I reloaded for him and if memory serves I used the Norma bullets, good Lord that had power! Every bit and more a 375HH .

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

the x64 might be the best medium ever!

@sgtmajtrapp3391

3 жыл бұрын

9.3x64 Brenneke is probably with good ammo BETTER than the .375 H&H Magnum, I've had a long standing desire to use this cartridge on large game, it has an outstanding reputation, the Russian load in 9.3x64 is no better than the 9.3x62 but with RWS/DWM your 9.3x64 Brenneke is a real killer.

My uncatalogued (they made only 11) Savage 111 in 9.3x62 w/20" barrel and DBM was a special find - the 250gr Accubonds work well in it and I shoot a lot of 290 gr cast bullets too. I have the Barnes 250gr TSX to play around with too. It's pretty much my "go to" hunting rifle anymore.

Congrats on your retirement...5 days and counting eh? I enjoyed your 9.3 video. My Sako Black Bear in the same caliber is one of my favourites. Don’t overlook Privi Brass and 285gr. bullets for a budget load. A Frames are my preferred bullet in the 300gr. class and still expand reasonably well even down to 1700fps. Cheers from Richmond, BC Canada

Thanks for your videos! I also Hunt with 9,3-62 now in a Sauer 303 and before in my Blaser R8. Greetings from Sweden, Borås 93km west of Husqvarna...

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.... Love Sweden!

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

Daniel is hunting becoming less popular in Sweden? We are importing a lot of your firearms to here in Canada.

@dangan1979

3 жыл бұрын

north61, i dont think so but it is most 308:s with plasticstocks that sells these days.

I recently acquired a 9.3x62. Its a Husqvarna model 640 made in 1944 according to the serial number. A deluxe model with a jeweled bolt. It has a Limbsaver recoil pad. The action is a cock-on-close M96. The gentleman I got it from grew up hunting in Africa but lives in the U.S now and arranges African safaris. He said he's personally killed two Cape Buffalo with the rifle in recent years and it's just as effective as the 375 H&H. Actually the 35 Whelen can shoot the same weight bullets faster than the 9.3x62 because its SAAMI MAP is 62000 psi vs the 57500 for the 9.3x62. Woodleigh makes 275 and 310 grain bullets for the 35 Whelen and provides some pretty hot loading data for it, but it's still not legal in any African country for dangerous game. On paper the 9.3 is not as good as the 375 H&H but the 9.3x62 has been in use for so long that it is grandfathered in for dangerous game. The only thing that I might ever get to use my 9.3 for is Whitetails or Mule deer. For that I'll just just use the Privi Partisan 285 grain jacketed which is similar to the old Remington CORE-LOKT bullet. I do about the same with my 35 Whelen. Happy hunting boys and girls!😊

Nice video, thank you! greetings from sweden.

@north61

4 жыл бұрын

Yeahh, Sweden... thanks for all the great gear you guys make!

I have been fortunate to use a 9.3x62 for years and it is one fine killer on any game you will likely encounter, it is a personal favorite, just can't say enough about it, good killing power, modest recoil (i need to try the 320-grain on something like Asian Buffalo, bet it would do a great job, during the rut Bison are a totally different animal and the 9.3x62 would do a fine job with them as well) Hope you get a chance to use that rifle and 320-grain on a Bison next season. Outstanding information on my personal favorite medium bore. Really enjoy your channel we have similar interest in rifles and cartridges for big game. Thanks for your efforts they are appreciated. My experience with the 270 grain Speer has not been positive as it would not hold together on game if pushed very fast. Great in the 9.3x57 or possibly in reduced velocity (not max class) in the 9.3x62, but for me it blew the cores out. Maybe on deer it would do but I was not impressed, course these were loaded hotter but i can say in my experience as well, they were accurate, inexpensive and cheap to shoot.

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know about the Speer... I think it might be ok for moose... when everything is right...but sometimes things go south. I trust the Oryx bullet.

@martievanderschyff6356

2 жыл бұрын

You should read the newly published 9.3 x 62 Journal available on Lulu - best publication on this caliber ever

59.0 gr of rl-15 with 232gr Norma oryx gives me 1 hole at 100m Rifle is blaser r93 2650fps Greetings from Quebec

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tonypaquet4123

3 жыл бұрын

Merci de ta recette . As-tu essayé 325gr oryx. Combien gr. De rl-15?

Great video- thanks for the info

I can get the 270gr speer for less than 20 bucks. Thanks for the review, it saved me bullets. I have seen mixed reviews and until now was not sold on the integrity of the bullet. I also have a good load to 2400fps at 1/2 moa at 100 yds. I used the Nosler 250gr Accubond this year to take a cow elk at 200yds. An incredibly powerful and devastating bullet and caliber to be sure.

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

Heavy bone might over stress the jacket on Bison but it is definately Moose-Worthy.

@Drivapete

3 жыл бұрын

@@north61 I'm really waiting for the Barnes 250gr TTSX bullets to come back into stock. There isn't any thing on the planet they wont take. I mostly use the 270gr Speers for "cheap" shooting.

My Tikka t3x Moosehunter 9.3x62 loves Lapua Naturalis. Shoots nice groups at 100meters. Works fine on moose, hogs and deer. Ok recoil when using a silencer. 😀 Greetings from Finland

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

Love Tikka...love Finland. Gotta visit some day. Thanks for the note!

@malyhunter

2 жыл бұрын

I do hunt with Tikka T3 in 9,3 , i was thinking about Lapua mega , with naturalis do you have good expansion on 200m? Greetings from Canada

@MrLordamigo

2 жыл бұрын

@@malyhunter Mega is a really old and soft bullet. I've used it a long time ago. It destroys a lot of meat, and sometimes work badly, changes direction and so. Naturalis is a bit better, but I don't use them anymore. Because they don't always open up like they should. The bullet that works best for me and my buddy is Barnes TTSX. He's using 308win and 3006. I shot 3 white tailed bucks with TTSX this season. 2 fell on the place. 1 jumped once.. Lung / heart hit.

@malyhunter

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrLordamigo thanks for letting me know and spending money maybe on something that wouldn’t work 🙂. You see I shot big black bear and bull moose with Barnes Tsx in my 9,3x62... and no blood trail I had seen where they run and find them in 40 -60yards, those bullets are very very accurate but i don’t think I am going to use them again. Greetings hunting brother.

I took an elk with a sako 9.3x62 using a factory lapua mega 285 at about 100 yards... devasting wound dropped the elk in a way a 30/06 cant ,

If you load the 232 gr bullet in the 9.3x62 it'll be lighter and fly faster as a result and also because it being shorter will allow for more powder.

@torejssing7515

Жыл бұрын

Typical 236gr. bullets are designed for medium-sized game;will probably detonate and leave a superficial wound if they hit heavy bones(as in bears & bull moose).

@deej9367

Жыл бұрын

@torejssing7515 I use 232 gr oryx for mule deer and elk, and if mine blow through both shoulders of a roosevelt elk, it'll go through a moose shoulder no problem

I noticed that you were shooting with the off hand controlling the rear sand bag, a style identical to what I was using with a .338 Win Mag, and I also couldn’t do much better than 1 1/2 inch groups…at best. Until….a couple of friends who had no idea how to “properly” use sand bags both shot sub minute 3 shot groups from the bags!!! What the ???? They held the forearm!!!!! Since then I’ve noticed that hard recoiling sporter barrels often shoot better from the bags with the forearm held firmly.

@north61

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, I have some inconsisitency with the Steyer and I'll give it a whirl.

The Barnes TTSX 250gr is a winner

I always enjoy your posts. You have and use many of the calibers I love: .358 Win., .348 Win., .405 Win and even a .375 Win which never gained a lot of attention. I don't know if you have a .450 Marlin and .45-70 to compare. That would be a lot of fun. Maybe your bud in Alabama could do one, too. Take care.

@north61

4 жыл бұрын

Those two are basically 2 versions of the same thing. The Marlin case has slightly less capacity but less bolt thrust and a higher margin of safety run at higher pressures in a Marlin as Marlin used a different form of threading in the barrel which left a bit more "meat" to deal with pressure. The end result is basically a tie, A good 400 grain bullet at 1900fps is no joke! I sometimes think about getting a 450 Marlin in a BLR where it could be loaded to an honest 50,000 PSI and about equal a 450 Alaskan. The extra 200fps would be worth a comparison test. Honestly though my Marlin is so handy and accurate and effective as is, I usually just resist the temptation.

@Mark-uq9km

4 жыл бұрын

@@north61 I forgot that Browning chambers the BLR in .450. The locking lugs on the bolt of the BLR are certainly stronger than the Marlin bolt. I study reloading data to an annoying degree and compared the loading differences between the .450 and .45-70 for Marlin lever guns. The .45-70 had more options for terminal ballistic performance over the .450. However, I don't think that tells the whole story especially when it comes to keeping yourself and bystanders safe when your firing different loads. Thanks. I'd love to see you get a buff.

@north61

4 жыл бұрын

Mark I will at some point if I can say no to all the work offers that seem to happen after retirement.

@Mark-uq9km

4 жыл бұрын

@@north61 I hear you. When you're retired a lot of folks think you have all the time in the world to help them out. My annoyance is all the volunteer work I'm asked to do.

@huckstirred7112

2 жыл бұрын

think of marlin as a rimless 45/70

Good video. How many grains of reloader 17 with the 325 oryx?

Hi there!! migt want to have a look at Rhino bullets made in south afrika ,in 21 yrs of guiding i have found nothing better !

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

I will give them a look!

Those should all do well👍🏻

@north61

4 жыл бұрын

Love the cost of the Speer bullets. Should be good for moose but I'll use the Oryx for Bison.

What is the best barrel length and twist rate for the ole nine three?

@torejssing7515

Жыл бұрын

Got an old Husqvarna(1935)with a 26"barrel.The twist is 1:8.I suppose I could lop it off to about 18" without sacrificing any meaningful amount of downrange clout or accuracy since it`s not a magnum,but there are other concerns-a)I like the rifle the way it is and b)muzzle rise/follow up shots.

Where do you get your brass in Canada? Can't find 9.3x62 brass anywhere....!!!

@north61

2 жыл бұрын

Tradeex

What powders? THANKS

@north61

6 ай бұрын

RL 15, 270 grain/ Varget with 286 and Rl 17 with the 325 grainers

I've heard good things about that round. Would the 375H&H be fairly similar?

@north61

4 жыл бұрын

The 375 is a bit more of everything but I'd hate to shoot it in a 6 pound un-braked rifle!

@R32R38

4 жыл бұрын

@@north61 Yes, that's something for which a heavier rifle is definitely better :)

@hondoh5720

2 жыл бұрын

For intentional African DG, 375. For an all-around the 9.3 is never too much or too little.

One of my favorite calibers. Very universal. From roe deer to elephants- NO PROBLEMS...👍👍👍

have you tested 250 TSX?

@north61

2 жыл бұрын

Like more velocity for the all copper bullets.

325 is heavy. Oh. Long live the 62.

try 66 gr of blc,2 and a 270 gr speer flatest shooter fer me

What do you think of this round for big bears?

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent round...great penetration and reliable bullet action

Why don´t you use Barnes bullets?

@north61

3 жыл бұрын

Just not a fan. I like the Barnes copper bullets at very high speeds. At lower speeds I like the bullet action of copper and lead better.

@CU65LATER

2 жыл бұрын

@@north61 I have found that too. Barness did not open enuff . And those are too expensive.I will stay in Norma for sure.These are not cheap but you know what you get.I have used Norma over 20 years for moose .You should see my walls , there is some 🦌Greetings from🇫🇮

@torejssing7515

Жыл бұрын

@@north61 I`ve shot two moose with Lapua Naturalis copper bullets in my 8mm57 IS.Recovered one of the bullets;perfect uniform expansion up to twice the caliber.Besides the accuracy is something else;best shooting factory loads I`ve ever fired in this rifle.Besides:From a wildlife conservation point of view-a good shot on big game implies a lung shot.Now if a raptor(hawk,owl,eagle&co)finds the innards from a big game kill and starts feeding on them,that usually spells a death sentence for the unfortunate bird if lead core bullets have been used.Food for thought in my opinion...

The US-made bullets were 9,30 mm and the European made was 9,26-27 mm in diameter some years ago when I was loading 9,3x62. I try different US-made, only shit all of them.

@Idahoguy10157

2 жыл бұрын

Hornaday ammo?

@CU65LATER

2 жыл бұрын

Should i say : Reloading is not for all ppl . Maybe better to keep buying ...i suppose .

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