I'm not a hand loader or have any idea how to create a wildcat, but here it goes. If it has not already been done before, could I use 375 brass necked down to .366 to create a 9.3x375. This is probably one of the other 9.3 configurations, but I got to have a cartridge thats all mine before I die. I think it would make for a nice elk gun maybe even a new minimum for cape buffalo.
Yeah, that figures. Since that didn't work, what about a 375 necked up to 404. I've got alot of ideas just no knowledge of what cartridges use what casings.
Actually I got an advice. Make a 9,3X68 and use the 8X68S as donor case. I have been thinking about this for a while. Give the cartridges 25 to 30 degrees shoulder and less taper.
There is a 9,3X70 based on the 404 case. It's an old cartridge brought back to life by Harald Wolf article.
A 375 of a 404 has already been made. Our dear host Saeed uses two rifles in this caliber. I have heard about a 9,3 based on the 300 wby, never seen one.
Roy, the 375 Hawk is a 9.3x62 necked up to a 375 unless my memory has faultered....
A 9.3x375 would be a nice caliber but I can't see where it would be any improvment over the 375, in fact it would be less than a 375 with the same recoil...with a lot of other disadvantages...such as bullet availability,etc.
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I am not sure why I would want a smaller bullet for more kick, that does seem rather pointless. I'm trying to come up with a cartridge that's all my own. Ideally I was hoping to find something in the 40 caliber range that could be used on anything, so I thought 375 necked up to 416, but that belongs to George Hoffman. I then thought of the 404, not stopping to remeber thats what Saeed uses. My knowledge of calibers is limited to what is written on a box. My other thoughts were to try to create my own wildcat that can use factory ammo when in a pinch, such as the 458 lott/win. mag. Does anyone have a website that can inform me on casing sizes. The last combo I was thinking about was something like using the 458 lott casings for a 460 bullet. I think it's back to the broiler room for me. Thanks for guys's help. Sevens
Folks ..as i am an fan of the 9.3xxxx and own a 9.3x64 ber/ And a 9.3x74 ..any new cases would warmly greeted by me and that 375 case sounds good ..short but good ..
Why not shorten the 378 case down by say 1/2 inch and reneck it to 9.3 just a thought
Pottsy
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