9.3 x 62 Opinions

[Rare Breed]

For Sale Browning Safari 9.3x62

Browning Safari FN action, GR Douglas 22" barrel, 9.3x62, 13 3/8" LOP, Would be perfect for a smaller framed person or youth, I have shot it myself quite a bit, and work's fine for a 5' 11" fat guy with medium length arms, Scope not included, GUN ONLY, $1995 shipped

www.africahunting.com

I have a great 9.3 listed for sale

Neck deep a great person to deal with!

 

[Shooter375]

Just saw this on gunbroker.

Mauser Model 12 9.3X62​

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/964538114

 

[Shooter375]

Saw this Sauer 100 XT Classic 9.3x62 available at Midway USA.

Sauer 100 Classic XT Bolt Action Rifle 9.3x62mm Mauser 22 Black Barrel

With the S 100, SAUER raises the standard for entry-level rifles to a new level. The compelling features of the S 100 - the adjustable single-stage...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[John Wasmuth]

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

For me it is a little short. I like to have them a minimum of 22 and max of 24 but it’d be handy.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

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.

@Rick HOlbert
My choice would definitely be the 35 Whelen over the 9.3. Yes no one makes them anymore but they are available 2nd hand at reasonable prices tho. As for projectiles being scare you should be able to get some either beg, trade or steal.
The Whelens capabilities are well known like the 9.3.
Unfortunately hehas to go with what he needs get. BOTH are great rounds.
No Rick I'm not deserting the Whelen,never, never, never
Bob

 

[Rick HOlbert]

@Rick HOlbert
My choice would definitely be the 35 Whelen over the 9.3. Yes no one makes them anymore but they are available 2nd hand at reasonable prices tho. As for projectiles being scare you should be able to get some either beg, trade or steal.
The Whelens capabilities are well known like the 9.3.
Unfortunately hehas to go with what he needs get. BOTH are great rounds.
No Rick I'm not deserting the Whelen,never, never, never
Bob

Bob I never for a moment thought you'd turn your back on the 35,LOL. You are the champion of the Whelen and rightly so. Here in the States 35 caliber bullets are hard to come by.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Bob I never for a moment thought you'd turn your back on the 35,LOL. You are the champion of the Whelen and rightly so. Here in the States 35 caliber bullets are hard to come by.

@Rick HOlbert
Mate may be hard to find but as it says in the good book, seek and ye shall find.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

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...

@mdwest
A mate has a Sauer 200 with a hogsback comb in 9.3x62 and that prick beats me black and blue. It's a bitch of a stock. One shot was enough for me. My boosted Whelen with an American style stock is a pussy-cat cat in comparison. I would prefer to be on the front end of that bitch than have to fire it again.
Bob

 

[Puddle]

Just saw this on gunbroker.

Mauser Model 12 9.3X62​

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/964538114

ooo baby, me like!

 

[IvW]

Even better is an O/U 9.3x74R double ...

 

[ARHinAK]

Be patient, keep a lookout, be ready to pounce when something you like comes up. It will happen.
I had a CZ FS 550 9.3 listed here for a while, no takers, finally sold it locally.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

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…

@mdwest
I second your opinion as well the Whelen loaded properly gives up nothing to the 9.3x62 or the 338WM.
With 225s at 2,900fps it will do everything the 338 will do and with 310gn Woodleighs at 2,350 to 2,450fps it will do everything the 9.3x62 will do and then some. Problem is its not legal is some parts of Africa for DG.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

The Renner m70 is actually not a bad price. They’re basically a full custom rifle. It’s a $3k package + your donor rifle

Pre-War Bolt Actions

Ruger M77 custom rifle, Ruger M77 custom work, CZ 550 custom rifle, Remington 700 custom rifles

www.rjrenner.com

I would say the Ruger’s price is ludicrous

@Wishfulthinker580
Wow 3k plus done rifle. You can get dare I say a Blaser R8 in 9.3x62 for cheaper depending on your doner rifle.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Tikka makes a push feed 9.3x62. Great gun for the price.

@Flewis
A mate has one and boy oh boy it's light. Around 7.5 to 8 pounds scope and loaded mag with sling. Accurate as all get out but he says it boots like an angry mule.
Bob

 

[Flewis]

@Flewis
A mate has one and boy oh boy it's light. Around 7.5 to 8 pounds scope and loaded mag with sling. Accurate as all get out but he says it boots like an angry mule.
Bob

Bob, have had very good service with all of mine. They are our go to elk rifles. I need another one in 35 whelen and 93x62.

 

[rdog]

The Sauer 100 is a great rifle i have one in 6.5 CM my son in 30/06 both with beach wood stocks, Unfortunately like the Tikka the Sauer in 9.3 is too light it will kick the shit out of you i have a friend with a Tikka T3, who shoots a Ruger 375 off the bench but is scared of his Tikka 9.3.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

@Wishfulthinker580
Wow 3k plus done rifle. You can get dare I say a Blaser R8 in 9.3x62 for cheaper depending on your doner rifle.
Bob

Yep I think you’re right. I THINK you could probably get the R8 with the green synthetic stock and standard profile barrel in 9.3x62 for roughly the same cost with a lot less hassle

 

[Shooter375]

The Sauer 100 is a great rifle i have one in 6.5 CM my son in 30/06 both with beach wood stocks, Unfortunately like the Tikka the Sauer in 9.3 is too light it will kick the shit out of you i have a friend with a Tikka T3, who shoots a Ruger 375 off the bench but is scared of his Tikka 9.3.

I see the Sauer 100 on Gunbroker for $899

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/965865623

Then you could add a Boyd laminate stock for $165.10 to increase the weight.

RUGER AMERICAN CENTERFIRE, SHORT ACTION, | Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks

AT-ONE THUMBHOLE, RUGER AMERICAN CENTERFIRE, SHORT ACTION, FACTORY BARREL CHANNEL Coyote Laser Symbol Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 5/32" and Point B = 23/32" Center to Center of Action Screws: 4 3/64" Over All Length of Part: 31 1/2" Comes with Boyds' 1/2" Rubber Recoil Pad. It is your...

www.boydsgunstocks.com

I think that would be at pretty cool combo.

 

[Flewis]

Had one put on my little 458.

 

[MTA]

I see the Sauer 100 on Gunbroker for $899

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/965865623

Then you could add a Boyd laminate stock for $165.10 to increase the weight.

RUGER AMERICAN CENTERFIRE, SHORT ACTION, | Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks

AT-ONE THUMBHOLE, RUGER AMERICAN CENTERFIRE, SHORT ACTION, FACTORY BARREL CHANNEL Coyote Laser Symbol Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 5/32" and Point B = 23/32" Center to Center of Action Screws: 4 3/64" Over All Length of Part: 31 1/2" Comes with Boyds' 1/2" Rubber Recoil Pad. It is your...

www.boydsgunstocks.com

I think that would be at pretty cool combo.

Woox also makes a really awesome stock for these rifles. I am planning on getting one for my .308. They can be had on gunbroker for much cheaper than msrp

Wild Man Precision Stock

Why settle for the ordinary? The WOOX Wild Man offers an aftermarket solution for OEM rifle stocks, exuding both exceptional quality and striking design.

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