[leverite]

Anyone shooting this? The 9.3x66.

 

[Tang]

I believe it's a neat idea for those who have the need for an off the wall, odd ball. But the .375 Ruger is a much better cartridge all the way around.

 

[big dan]

why is the ruger better "all the way around"? from what i've read the 9.3x66 is a very good cartridge...

 

[diriel]

+1 Tang,

The 9.3 is a euro thing really. It is really good and all, but for us american's? How common is that ammo in Africa? Common enough to make the .375 seem hard to find by comparison? My advice, 9.3 Ruger if you really feel a need to go with .366 bullet diameter. There is in fact a wildcat already in the 9.3 based on the Ruger necked down. I acknowledge that we can get 9.3 bullets to reload with, but have you compared midways prices for 9.3 vs. the .375? Heh

As for why the Ruger is better? I do not think a hand loader can get up to the power level minimum required to hunt in africa for the 370 Sako. With the Ruger getting enough power is trivial. Now if all you want is an improved .35 wheelen then sure, this Sako is awesom!


Good Shooting,
Gary

Link to some glowing words about the 370 Sako -: http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Story_C/Tough+Enough?packedargs=pagenum=1

 

[leverite]

Don't forget the 9.3 SB (Siske-Barsness or versa vice) wildcat...a 350 Rem mag necked up from .358 to .366. A short mag, only belted.

 

[16 Bore]

Just make it easy on yourself....375 H&H.

 

[Tang]

why is the ruger better "all the way around"? from what i've read the 9.3x66 is a very good cartridge...

.370 Sako
Federal Ammo
286gr @ 2550fps & 4129ft/lbs $90.99 from Midway
TKO=38.13
200yd Zero = 10.1" low at 300

.375 Ruger
Hornady Ammo
270gr @ 2840fps & 4835ft/lbs, TKO=41.08, $53.99
200yd Zero = 8" low at 300

300gr RN @ 2660fps & & 4713ft/lbs, TKO=42.75 $53.99
200yd Zero = 10.8" low at 300

I rest my case

 

[16 Bore]

375 H&H
Federal Power-Shox 270gr.
46.99 from Midway
2690 fps
4338 ft.lbs.
200yd. 0 = 9.6"@300

Ruger peed on their shoes with this one. They forgot about class...

 

[Tang]

I have nothing against H&H. Just think the 9.3x66 was a niche that didnt need filled. The 9.x64 is more powerful anyway.