24 February 2007, 01:21
the_captain9.3x64 OAL
I'm trying to find a solid spec for factory 9.3x64 ammo. I have some varying lengths given in reloading references and web pages from 3.34 to 3.37 inches. Does anyone have the real CIP spec for a loaded cartridge? Also, if anyone has factory ammo handy, I'd really appreciate it if you could post a quick measurement, including maker and bullet info if possible. Thanks!
24 February 2007, 03:24
.366torqueMy x64 factory ammo is RWS 293 grn TUG & I measured 3.37" OAL.
24 February 2007, 07:47
oldunAccording to Vihtavouri, and ASq. the CIP aol for the 9.3x64 is;
85.60mm which is 3.370 inches.
25 February 2007, 09:43
WoodjackAsquare has the 286gn loads popping at 2700fps!!!
25 February 2007, 12:27
dutchgusAccording to the RWS relaoding manual:
84,5 mm (=3.327) for the 286 grains round nose SP and solid bullets
85,5 mm (=3.366) for the more pointed TUG and H-mantle
26 February 2007, 19:27
the_captainThanks all. I'm asking because I'm thinking of rebarreling my 338-06AI to 9.3x64. The only hitch is magazine length - the 3.37" length will not fit my factory VZ24 magazine without a bit of alteration. I always thought the x64 was supposed to be a drop-in fit for this action. I guess it is, with the RN and solids and their shorter length as posted by dutchgus.
I'd like to be able to shoot any factory ammo in it if I happened to get some, so I will be needing to scrounge a little more mag length.