Hi,

I might have the option to trade for a Husqvarna M98 in 9.3x57 (original chambering).

What can you guys tell me about this cal? How does it compare to 9.3x62?

Much milder. The 286 gr bullet runs about 2000 fps. Yery effective caliber and easy to shoot. I also have a '98 coming but as far as actual shooting experience I have use a Model 46 with a 96 action.

Personally I wouldn't trade away my only 9.3 x 62 for a 9.3 x 57 but if I had two it would be a done deal.

Cewe

A very nice and versatile caliber to 150 meters or so. Many who hunts moose with dog (hundförare) likes it since it can be quite light rifle without to much recoil.

15 gram bullet in 670-725 m/s

18.5 gram bullet in 610-640 m/s

Take one of each 9,3X57, 9,3X62, 9,3X64, 9,3X70, 9,3X74R and 9,3X65R Brenneke

Cheers
/JOHAN

Thanks for the replies. I guess my interest stems from the fact that I enjoy shooting the 9.3x62, so why not also own a 9.3x57?

I´ve actually toyed with making a "collection" of 9.3´s. This won´t include the 9.3x66 and I don´t think I´m interested in 9.3x74R. We Finns have used a 9.3x53R, military rifles opened up from 7.62x53R. Bit of history.

If you're going for the whole set, don't forget the "Little Brother" 9.3x72R. You'll need an older drilling, combo gun or SS rifle to find one.

I saw a Husqvarna cape gun yesterday at Cabela's in Buda that was 16 ga x 9.3 x 72. Tempted but broke!

Yeah, I know the tempted but broke bit -saw a Mannlicher in 8x68S on torsbohandels (Scandinavian broker) for just 6500kr, about 600$...

Any Swedes need a good gun?

Hi.
I have a Husqvarna on a FN 98 action in 9.3x57 which every now and then I think of having rechambered to x62. I just can't do it.
The x57 is adequate for woods stalking and it's good for boar. With 270 and 286 grain bullets it doesn't kick, it shoves.
No, every time I consider the rechambering I tell my self to leave the good rifle as is, in x57 it's surprisingly accurate over iron sights. How would in shoot rechambered, once I ask myself that I stop?
Should I feel the need for, (read that as want to have), a x62 I would get another rifle in that calibre.
About a year ago there was on offer localy a Franconia (?) Mauser in 9.3x64, with dies, in very good condition for US$700. Why O why didn't I buy it?
Silly Me!
Having rifles in x57 x62 and x64 is a great idea, I'd be happy owning a x57 and x64.

Weidmannsheil

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Originally posted by tiggertate:
I saw a Husqvarna cape gun yesterday at Cabela's in Buda that was 16 ga x 9.3 x 72. Tempted but broke!

Was that a top lever hammer gun? If so, it was most likely a model 52C and would have been originally chambered in 16 ga x 9.3x57x360. Do you happen to have contact info for the store? I would like to follow-up on it. What kind of condition was it in?

Thanks in advance.

Someone beat me to it! Oh well, I had promised myself not to buy any new guns as I have what I need.

The promise was made three months ago.

Think I´m in withdrawal...

quote:

Originally posted by tiggertate:
I saw a Husqvarna cape gun yesterday at Cabela's in Buda that was 16 ga x 9.3 x 72. Tempted but broke!

I called the Cabelas in Buda today and talked to the gun room manager and he said they have never had one of these. Did you perhaps see it somewhere else?

cewe,

I don't mean to hijack your thread, but as someone who enjoys shooting Mosin rifles, what can you tell me about the 9.3x53r? I've never heard of that one, but it does not sound like a terrible future project.

Thank you,

Tex

Tex21

The 9.3x53R is listed on p 184/5 in the second edition of the Vihtavuori reloading manual.
255 grain bullet 51.1 grs N140 at a velocity of 2,330 fps from a 24 inch barrel.

It states that the round is loaded by Sako.

I Hope this helps.

Hi,

The Mosin action is very common here in Finland, war booty and so on, original chambering is 7.62x53R . These were used a lot for elk hunting after the war and people were using FMJ and modified FMJ (sawing of the tip to make them open up) so a law was passed saying that bullet diameter had to be more than 7.62. This led to modifications which gave us two new cartridges: the 8.2x53R and the 9.3x53R. These are still in use, I´ve personally owned one in 8.2x53R with the Moisin action, but have largely given way to more modern calibers -mainly the .308

The 8.2 is about as effective as a 30-06, the 9.3 being a bit underpowered (my opinion). Boha could tell you more about these so you might want to PM him.

Steve, it was the older model gun like the Model 17 shotgun, not a top lever. I assumed it was a Husqvarna because I had seen similar cape guns on Ken's site but in the 9.3/360. Perhaps it was a different manufacturer but the tag said 9.3 x 72 for sure. I am less sure of the shotgun gauge; might have been a 12 but I think a 16. The color caseing was about the same hue as my Model 17 as was the stock color but I didn't take it from the glass case to look any closer.

tiggertate:

Is this the one you saw???? http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976628570.htm

My reference book on Husqvarna doubles does not mention chambering for the 9.3x72. Is the 9.3x72 a bigger cartridge than the 9.3x57x360? It could have been a Belgian gun that has the same action as the HVA model 17. There is speculation that the underlever actions may have come from a Belgian maker.