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What can you all tell me about the 9.3x57 cartridge?
I'm buying a Husqvarna sporter rifle in that caliber and am anxious to learn about it. I was told it was a 308 case necked up to 9.3 millimeter and was comparable to a 358 Winchester which is the same case necked up to 35 calliber. I guess 9.3 Millimeter would be about 385 or so? 9mm is .380 so just a tad more right?
This rifle is really cool. It is a Swedish Mauser action, factory sporting rifle. Stock is shaped a bit like a Winchester model 70 featherweight but the fore end is a tad shorter and the front sling swivel is on a barrel band not the stock. Sights are semi fixed. Adjustable for windage by tapping the rear sight in the dovetail slot. No elevation adjustment that I've seen. Nothing drilled and tapped on the receiver. Stock wood is a bit plain but it fits me so well I can look at something, close my eyes, bring the gun up and open my eyes and the front sight is in the bottom of the notch and it's right on target!!!!! Has about 1/2" or a bit more of cast off to the stock. I've got it on hold and will do an official layaway tomorrow. Comes with one box of Norma ammo that I believe is 286 grain bullets.
So, I know I've read posts about this round before but can't find them now. I'm guessing it would be a fine limited range elk, moose or hog rifle but I'm certainly looking for tips, comments and data. Was I told correctly that you can fire form cases from 308 brass? That would be great if true.
Thanks!
Dave
I'm buying a Husqvarna sporter rifle in that caliber and am anxious to learn about it. I was told it was a 308 case necked up to 9.3 millimeter and was comparable to a 358 Winchester which is the same case necked up to 35 calliber. I guess 9.3 Millimeter would be about 385 or so? 9mm is .380 so just a tad more right?
This rifle is really cool. It is a Swedish Mauser action, factory sporting rifle. Stock is shaped a bit like a Winchester model 70 featherweight but the fore end is a tad shorter and the front sling swivel is on a barrel band not the stock. Sights are semi fixed. Adjustable for windage by tapping the rear sight in the dovetail slot. No elevation adjustment that I've seen. Nothing drilled and tapped on the receiver. Stock wood is a bit plain but it fits me so well I can look at something, close my eyes, bring the gun up and open my eyes and the front sight is in the bottom of the notch and it's right on target!!!!! Has about 1/2" or a bit more of cast off to the stock. I've got it on hold and will do an official layaway tomorrow. Comes with one box of Norma ammo that I believe is 286 grain bullets.
So, I know I've read posts about this round before but can't find them now. I'm guessing it would be a fine limited range elk, moose or hog rifle but I'm certainly looking for tips, comments and data. Was I told correctly that you can fire form cases from 308 brass? That would be great if true.
Thanks!
Dave