9.3 X 62 on Cape buffalo

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20 May 2008, 12:22

Will

9.3 X 62 on Cape buffalo

Rick,

The nominal velocity of a 286 gr. bullet in the 9.3x62 is 2430 fps. You should be able to get that, if that is what you want, though it may be compressed because of the mono bullet.

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20 May 2008, 20:10

Dr. Duc

I use Norma 201 and load it to factory specs (54.7gr). For me it chronys out to 2320 from a 23.4" CZ550. I think Norma is optimistic with a 320 gr bullet at 2450.
A friend uses 56 gr IMR4895 and gets 2420 with the Nosler 286 gr. It shoots to the same point of impact as the Norma 201 load. Nosler lists the 4895 load as 2450 in their load manual.

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20 May 2008, 22:21

Rick R

Will,

That's the load that I use for right at 2,400 with the Nosler Partition. My rifle shoots both bullets to the same POI with it at 100yds so I never chrono'd the X's till now.

For now there's nothing but plains game in my future, if something bigger becomes do-able I may try the TSX and see how fast I can get them going. (or just use the Lott).

18 June 2008, 01:23

ovny

I still think that to better a 416 buffalo., I think the little powerful 9.3 x62 for so tough animal, including 375 Holland I see light. It is my opinion.

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26 March 2009, 21:45

Friedrich

My friends and myself are contemplating on having this once-in-a-lifetime cape buffalo hunt.

As I pretty always hunt with my 9,3x62, so I'm reluctant to buy a .416 for only one hunt ...

These days, I use Lapua Mega 285gr sofpoints, ut I will try to order some woodleighs ...

28 March 2009, 05:48

lb404

We have used the 9.3x62 on three hunts and killed one buffalo. Used the 250TSX and it did well. The PH collaborated on the kill as many would with a novice up at bat. I would not buy a gun special for that hunt unless you really want to buy another rifle. Understand and stay within its limits and you will do well.