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9.3 x 72R--what is it?
25 October 2021, 12:31
cal pappas9.3 x 72R--what is it?
Fellas:
Tell me about the 9.3x72R. I have a bunch of reloading supplies for this caliber but know nothing about it. The brass is smaller than the 9.3x74R. I have 4-500 round of the 74R brass but don't have a clue about the 72R.(I noticed Buckstix has this cartridge so I thought I'd ask here).
Educate me and then I will list everything in the classifieds.
Thanks, gents.
Cal
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25 October 2021, 19:06
dpcdIt is an old BP round made for use in drillings and double rifles. Like a low pressure version of the 74. Many German Drillings used it. Actually very common on those drillings with paper thin barrel walls and combined with 16 ga barrels makes for a very light gun. And most European hunters didn't need the power of the 74 anyway. I had a JP Sauer side hammer that I used for deer, hog, and squirrel hunting when I was at Ft Stewart. I once shot at a squirrel with the 9.3 barrel. Selector was in the wrong place. Missed it.
Power about like a 35 Rem.
26 October 2021, 08:26
bpesteveThe 9,3x72R (with several irritating minor variations in case shape) was the most popular of the various straight case German cartridges that grew out of the older .360 2-1/4" BPE British round dating from the 1870s. The 9,3x72R was very widely used and is still available as factory ammo from Sellier and Bellot and perhaps even Norma. I know for sure that Norma unprimed brass was available until a couple of years ago, maybe still is.
Smokeless factory loads usually give a 193 gr flat point bullet between 2000-2200 fps; great for short range deer and the boar in your back yard.
Most of the 9,3x72R barrels I have personally measured have a groove diameter of about .360" and work great with the .358" 200 gr RN bullets designed for the .35 Remington.
Dixon's "European Sporting Cartridges" Vol I has several pages committed to this round and its brethren. What would you like to know?
26 October 2021, 16:31
cal pappasThanks all. Shows how little I know about some gun stuff. I have a few new and fired brass, several bags of cast and jacketed bullets, and dies for sale. I will put it in a package and post it on the classifieds with a photo.
Interesting little cartridge.
Cal
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28 October 2021, 02:43
bpesteveCal, if you have dies for 9,3x72R you are going to part with, please let me know, I'll probably buy them if they're in decent shape.
28 October 2021, 05:32
cal pappasSteve: PM sent
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Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska
www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
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30 October 2021, 14:27
Nordic2Several 9,3*72r drillings are going on auction "Walter Borg" in november prices maybee about 600$.
01 November 2021, 03:22
mdstewartCal,
I have a JP Sauer side lock that I still hunt with in 9.3x72. I simplify it. I just buy Sellier &Bellot factory ammo, and it shoots perfect. Makes it simple.
JP Sauer Drilling 12x12x9.3x72
David Murray Scottish Hammer 12 Bore
Alex Henry 500/450 Double Rifle
Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock 6.5x55
Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock .30-06
Walther PPQ H2 9mm
Walther PPS M2
Cogswell & Harrison Hammer 12 Bore Damascus
And Too Many More
17 November 2021, 12:29
cal pappasI just sold all of my 9.3 bullets but still have brass and dies for the 72r.
Cal
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2019 South Africa
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15 January 2022, 14:31
malekHi Cal:
I know this is an old post, but do you still have the dies and brass for the 72?
thanks
Malek
Best regards
Malek
Good Hunting/Shooting and God's best.
15 January 2022, 14:36
cal pappasquote:
Originally posted by malek:
Hi Cal:
I know this is an old post, but do you still have the dies and brass for the 72?
thanks
Malek
Yes, I do. No rifles in that cartridge I can find in Alaska. No interest at the gun shows. I head to a show this weekend in a few hours. Will try them again.
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www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
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2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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17 January 2022, 00:08
malekthank you Cal, wish you best of luck at the show. I already found some loaded ammo which will be more than enough for me.
best regards.
Malek
Best regards
Malek
Good Hunting/Shooting and God's best.
19 January 2022, 03:51
cal pappasNo worries. If you need anything I have PM me as they are not going anywhere. Nothing in AK in that caliber. Any double rifle brass or dies you don't kneed I'm open to trade.
Cheers.
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Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska
www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
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2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
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2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
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2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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