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Hello all. Are there some who use the 9.3*82R, I think it was Nimrod who had the caliber. What was it loaded to? Brass around today? An interesting old R caliber for break open guns. Cheers all Vegard_dino | ||
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I never heard of it, but I'm sure someone will be along to tell us it is better than the Whelen. Jason | |||
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According to my copy of Cartridges of the World it is one of a line of old 1890's cartridges only distinguished by varying length. Originally blackpowder loadings they were only fully adequate for deer-size game (their quote). They compare it to the old .38-55 in performance. NRA Endowment Life member CZ 550 American 9.3 X 62 Mauser/ Leupold VX-3 2.5-8 x 36 CZ 550 Safari Classic .458 Lott | |||
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Thanks for the replys. Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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Why is the 9.3 x 82R better than the 38/55 | |||
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Another pencil cartridge with modest performance. I imagine it is very difficult to find brass for this one....then you put powder in with a shovel. I know more than a few older German hunters that still swear by these 19th century slow moving "freight train" cartridges..and in the woods up close, I'm sure they are very effective. | |||
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Thanks. As you say, it is a woods caliber, short range. But, thats ok, I mean, that was the idea behind the double, drilling and single shot rifles back then. Woods, thick, hunting, close range. Exciting. Like to know what it was loaded to. At 9.3*74R levels? Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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Not really close to the 9.3 x 74. I believe the velocities were in the 1600 fps range with a fairly heavy lead bullet. "Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson. | |||
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Oh..I se. Thanks for the reply Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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Phillip B Sharpe said in his second volume of complete guide to handloading that it (9.3x82R or 360 nimrod) was loaded by RWS at the time to 1640 fps with a 193 grain bullet with pressures at about 33,000 pounds. | |||
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As far as brass availability he said " the guns will not stand modern loadings, and the problem of lathe turning cases is not worth the effort" | |||
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Thanks for the info Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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