Alaska
AH veteran
Just purchased a used Husqvarna 1640 in 9.3x62 for moose hunting.
Anyone have a good load for moose?
Anyone have a good load for moose?
Alaska, I reload for my 35 Whelens using IMR 4064. Since the Whelen and the 9.3 x62 are sort of kissing cousins I ran a QuickLoad work up using 286 Gr. Swift A Frames. Out of a 24 " barrel with 53.6 Gr. of IMR 4064 the velicity shown was 2341 FPS. I then did a work up using Varget with the same bullet and barrel length. Max charge of Varget was 54.5 Gr. for 2348 FPS. QuickLoads velocities are based on "norms" it can be tailored to a specific rifle and brass manufacturer with a little tweaking.
Thanks for all info
I am new to the 9.3x62 family.
It’s a new addition to my moose hunting arms.
I kinda need some flat trajectory with good bullet construction really swaying toward the 250gr AB in PPU brass.
Have any of you used RL 17 or Norma 201 ?
I'm currently working up loads for NAB and NP, and have plans to work on A-Frame 300 and Oryx 286.
I have shot 3 bull moose with 225gr A Frame in my 338 Win with All bang flop kills. Recovered one bullet at 99% weight impact was at 250 yards. Accuracy very good. I hate the price but they are a prem bullet. I might sollow the bullet a buy a box of 250gr A Frames for my 9.3x62.if north fork make a 250 gn, that would be excellent for moose, as would swift and maybe the 250 barnes would have a little more penetration.
i have found that swift are shorter than the other 2 mentioned, and where powder space is limited by mag length the swift will allow more powder.
bruce.