Only five shots at 80 yard were fired, but I was content with a 3-inch pattern on free hand. Even though there is no recoil pad, but just a hard butt plate, the recoil was tolerable.

What this gun needs is a recoil pad and a better trigger. I�m going to do that later in autumn and also make some loads. The RWS RN soft and RWS FMJ RN, both 286 grains, are the most interesting bullets for this rather slow and soft caliber. Premier bullets will not be needed.

I�ll be back with more experiences later, and look forward for your comments.

Fritz K.

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Originally posted by Oldsarge:
Yeah, ...and if it isn't enough, you can always rechamber to 9.3x64 and shoot the world!

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Maybe, but that would require another stock, which could take that considerably harder recoil. A 6 � lbs. rifle is IMHO too light for a so strong cartridge.

However, for my purposes, the 9,3x57 is enough. If I shoot from 50 yds, it is like shooting the 9,3x64 from 200 yds... Moose and boar will drop dead as soon they hear the bang! As I put it in another posting: Do as the old Spartans with their short swords: take another step forward!

Fritz K.

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