Recently got introduced to the 9.3x62 The only other rifle I have that qualifies as a ~big bore is a 375H&H. I do have some field experience with the 375 as I've taken about 30 critters with it, including an elephant (on video).

Traded into a Husqvarna 98 barreled action in 9.3x62. Put it into a Hogue overmolded stock with a full bedding block. This is the second one of these stocks I've owned and I like it because of the purchase/feel and stability it provides.

Today I made my second trip to the range with it. The only ammo I have fired is factory Sellier & Bellot. The scope is a Vari-X III in 1.75x6 Certainly not conducive to bench rest shooting but what I consider a good field scope for a mid-range hunting rifle.

So far I have sighted the rifle in, shot one 3-shot group to see what it would do with this ammo ( inch 3/4"), and done some off-the-bench shooting with it.

My impression so far is favorable. This rifle is around 9 pounds complete. As expected the recoil is slower than a similar weight 375 H&H. With a 285 grain bullet it is similar to a 338 Win Mag.

Seems like a .35 Whelen (slightly) Improved. I will take it with me to Africa this year and shoot everything over 200 pounds with it...gemsbok, eland, kudu, etc.

I feel the 9.3x62 is a very nicely balanced round. Currently I have only stuffed around around with the 270 gr speer. I would like to muck about with the 320gr woodleigh's one day because I reckon they will look good loaded up My rifle is a cz lux and I have a leupold 2-7 on it. I would rather it have a 1-4 but I had the 2-7 lying about....I could not afford the rifle let alone a new scope as well.

Matt,
sounds like you traded into a fine rifle.. and your description as a 35 whelen in recoil is pretty durn close.. it.s a .366 whelen (grin)

congrats

jeffe

Gentlemen

It's a 366 mauser or 366 von Bock if the caliber shall be inched. I still refuse to use inch soo a 338 is 8,5mm and 270 is 6,8mm.

Good luck with the rifle and you will soon feel the need for a 9,3X64 Brenneke

Cheers
/ JOHAN

Matt,

Here's an article from African Hunter Magazine that you will probably enjoy:

The 9.3 x 62 Mauser
http://www.african-hunter.com/the_9_3_x_62_mauser.htm

-Bob F.

Matt, I think you should abandon this project and fob the thing off on me for 10 cents on the dollar of it's value. Everyone knows I'm an easy mark.

This will save your valuable time for other pursuits and give me something to tinker with in my dotage.

Regards - Jim