So as I see it, there are 3 main choices for the 9.3, small, medium, and large.

9.3X57
9.3X62
9.3X64

What cases would you use to form your own for each of these calibers?

-Spencer

Spencer,
The 9.3x64 is a one of a kind case. It is made only by a couple of companies in Europe, and it would be difficult, if not impossible, to reproduce from another case. Do a Google search and read what Chuck Hawk has to say about it.

The 9.3x62 can be formed from 30-06 brass, although it will have a slightly shorter neck than standard. This is what makes me think that the original case for this cartridge was the 30-03 case, which was slightly longer than the 30-06. That said, why would you want to case form? Cases are available from several different sources made by Lapua, Norma, and Graf.

The 9.3x57 would appear on its face to be a larger version of the 8x57. Again, I believe that ammo and brass are available w/o significant difficulty, and case forming is not warranted. Kudude

I was just comparing some cartridge lengths, and 30-06 should fireform, only with a shorter neck.
The neck on the 62 is already pretty short, but I would think this would work for the 57.

I wonder if the 376 Steyr would even come close for forming the 64.

-Spencer

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Originally posted by ShopCartRacing:
I was just comparing some cartridge lengths, and 30-06 should fireform, only with a shorter neck.
The neck on the 62 is already pretty short, but I would think this would work for the 57.

I wonder if the 376 Steyr would even come close for forming the 64.

-Spencer

SCR, the 376 was developed on the 9.3X64 case but I believe Hornady shortened the neck length for some reason on the 376. You'd have to check though.

the 376 Steyr was a joint effort between Hornady & Steyr, for Steyrs scout rifle. It is a shortened version.

Why settle for limitations and create a cartridge. If your heart is set on European cartridge try the less familiar 9.3x68.

ShopCartRacing

You can use 300 win or 338 win to make 9,3X64, turn off the belt and you are there

I have seen brass sold by companies in USA based on 458 winchester cases which been modified.

I have a wildcat I shoot based on the 9.3x64.

I bought 5 boxes of (20 each) brass from the Old Western Scrounger.

I see other distributers are now importing RWS brass too.

Don't bother forming it from other cases...it's easy enough to find, and not all that expensive.

I necked mine up to 375 caliber.

Garrett

As far as 9.3x64 why reform when you can buy new RWS brass for under a buck a piece? http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?contentID=productDet...928&CFTOKEN=25863007

The 9.3x62 case is slightly larger at the base than the -06. It as not derived from the .30-03. You forget the .30-03, was inspired by the 8x57.

Hi,
9,3x57 cases are available, as is loaded ammunition from Norma. However, not many people stock them.
The 9,3x57 case can be had by reforming 8x57 cases with one pass in Hornady Custom Grade Dies
item no 5444410.
I hope this helps.

Thanks guys,

Frankly, screw Natchezz or Midway, or Cabelas, or Sinclair or any other internet mail-order whore out there destroying this industry.

That being said, not every wholesaler stocks a full line of Norma products, so I just curious as to what could be done to make these weird calibers.

Interesting though that you can form 62 brass so easily from 8X57.

-Spencer

How when the 8x57 is 5mm shorter????????

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Originally posted by ShopCartRacing:
Thanks guys,

Frankly, screw Natchezz or Midway, or Cabelas, or Sinclair or any other internet mail-order whore out there destroying this industry.

That being said, not every wholesaler stocks a full line of Norma products, so I just curious as to what could be done to make these weird calibers.

Interesting though that you can form 62 brass so easily from 8X57.

-Spencer

quote:

Originally posted by ShopCartRacing:

Interesting though that you can form 62 brass so easily from 8X57.

-Spencer

Nope. As oldun said: "The 9,3x57 case can be had by reforming 8x57 cases..."

It's the 9.3x57 that can be made from 8x57 brass; not the 9.3x62.

-Bob F.

Whoops!
Typo, my mistake.

I meant to say:

Hey, cool that 9.3X57 brass can be formed from 8X57 cases!

-Spencer

Hi,
You have some more 9,3 to choose:



Left to right: 9,3x57, 9,3x62, 9,3x63, 9,3x64, 9,3x65R, 9,3x66, 9,3x70 and 9,3x74R

/Husky

Oh god, don't do this to me.

Question: Is the 66 a newer cartridge, new as is 10 years or so?

-Spencer

The 9.3x70 must be a powerful round how much can that beat the 9.3x62 by ??

Is there a website that has info on the 9.3x66?

This is the commercial round that Sako pushed through, isn't it?

Thanks,
Garrett

When I started shooting my 9.3x62, brass was not readily available. I formed it by running .35 Whelan brass over a .416 expander, then ran it into the 9.3x62 die just enough that it would chamber. That leaves a shoulder to headspace against and keep the case from stretching. The have not worn out yet. When they are gone I will buy 9.3x62 brass.

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Originally posted by N. Garrett
This is the commercial round that Sako pushed through, isn't it?

Well

Long ago they came up with 7X33 Sako

PC
9,3X70 is very potent round, check out Harald Wolf's article http://www.hataritimes.com/e/index_e.html

Cheers
/ JOHAN

The 9.3x70 is an interesting round, I have also heard of people necking down the .416 Rigby to 9.3 and getting very impressive flat shooting using the 250 gr 9.3 nosler ballistic tip, apparently thatwill shoot flatter than a .338 lapua !!