I really don't like you guys! You make me lust. I, after reading these forums I have decide I just can't live without either a 9.3X62 or a 64. From what I gather the 9.3X64 is a dead duck, but in looking at the specs, can a 62 be fired in a rifle chamber for the 64, ala .458 Win Mag vs. .458 Lott? The 64 appears to have a ballistic edge on the 62, but all I read about is the 62. Brass isn't a problem as I have a mother lode of '06 brass and a nice reloading room. If you guys convince me of a 62 then a CZ 550 is my choice. If it's the 64, then it will probably be built on a 98 Mauser. Help, please.

hacksawtom No you cannot shoot a 9.3x62 in a 9.3x64 chamber. The 9.3x 62 is similar to and can be formed from 06 cases. The 9.3x64 can be formed from 458 Win or 338 cases after the belt is machined off and the rim rebated slightly.The 9.3x64 is far from a dead duck! Powerfull rounds are often hampered by a lack of good bullets.In years past many of the 9.3 cal bullets availible were designed for the less powerfull calibres such as the 9.3x57 and the 9.3x62.There are excellent bullets availible from Nosler 250 BT and 286 Partition,Swift A-frames in 250 and 300 gr Barnes X bullets in 286 I believe and the 293 gr TUG when you can find them. Speer also makes a 270 semi spitzer that is better suited to the 9.3x62 but can be used in the x64 for reduced loads. No you won't find 9.3x64 brass or loaded ammo at Walmart but it is availible and in a pinch can be made from 458 cases. I would say a slick feeding beltless cartridge that delivers the performance of a 375 H&H out of a std length action is anything but a dead duck! The 9.3x62 is also a very usefull calibre but I prefer the extra punch of the 9.3x64.

hacksaw get your self a cz in 9.3x62 use it and if you feel the need have it rechambered to 9.3x64 brass would be around somewhere and 100 cases should last awhile (although the 9.3x62 cases would be cheaper look at graf's price for lapua cases)

I don't really know I second the choice of a cz 550 in 9.3x62 then you can rechamber it. There an awsome gun. If I step up in power from the 9.3x62 I would mostlikely prefer a .375 H&H brass is common etc.

What a question! I debated the same thing, and I went for the 9.3x64. I'm indeed building it on a 98 Mauser action, as would be appropriate. The concept of 375 H&H power in a standard action is far too good to pass up. And beltless too!! I get all drooly thinking about it. It is indeed the best cartridge for the mauser, imho. If one of the big gun makers would introduce it here with all the fanfare given to the new short mags, I have no doubt its performance alone would ensure its popularity once loaded ammo and components were readily available.

Cases for the 9.3x62 can be formed from 30-06 brass, but they are still going to be a little different in dimension than true cases for that cartridge. If you make cases in this way, be careful if you plan to use them for max loads! I'd suggest getting true 9.3x62 cases, as referenced by smlekid. maxman

The 9.3x62 is one of the great all time calibers and the 9.3x64 is just "more" of the same in the same action length...and now you can get 64 brass by Horneber from Huntingtons!!

The 9.3x64 is without a doubt one of the best designed rounds in history...A 06 length action case with all the power of a 375 H&H with more SD per weight and shoots flatter, handles lighter and heavier bullets than the 375 untill the recent advent of the Woodleigh 350 gr. 375.....It is the best "all around" cartridge in the world IMO...I do not have one presently but have used them a lot in the past...I now have a 9.3x62 and a 375, so no need for me to duplicate, but that has little to do with the greatness of this round.....

I liked the 320 gr. Woodleigh at 2550 FPS and the 286 gr. Nosler at 2700 in my 9.3x64s with 26" barrels.....