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9,3x74R - update post range
12 October 2019, 18:39
Charlie649,3x74R - update post range
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I couldn't resist .....
Belgium made, 9,3x74R. Classic European.
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
12 October 2019, 20:23
Russ GouldRounded action, (looks like) articulated front trigger, POW grip, versatile caliber, probably weighs 9lb ... what's not to like?
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12 October 2019, 21:06
Charlie64.
And ejectors!
Needs a new pad and she'll be ready for a driven boar hunt in November in Germany!
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
12 October 2019, 21:11
TransvaalWhat a beautiful rifle. You are a lucky person, indeed.
13 October 2019, 05:53
mt AlLovely rifle, looks about perfect to me!
13 October 2019, 08:36
HogbreathThat's purty!!!
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15 October 2019, 18:46
wildmansixNice rifle, I think africa is calling her.
15 October 2019, 20:31
nopride2quote:
I couldn't resist .....
That was an intelligence test, you passed. Let us know how it shoots.
Dave
17 October 2019, 08:55
Charlie64wildmansix
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Nice rifle, I think africa is calling her.
I'm thinking as a first driven wild boar and red deer in Europe in November / December. A booked State Forest hunt in Germany.
Only downer is it must be lead free ammo on State Forestry shoots.
I'll certainly post results !
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
24 January 2020, 06:30
Charlie64.
Well I got in some range time with my new 'love' yesterday. First time. Testing with 285 grain S&B factory softs. Not a top quality ammo I give you that but adequate for initial range tests.
50m - 2 x 2 rounds without any adjustments, height perfect but R1/L1 and R2/L2 approx 21 cm apart.
25m - 2 x 2 rounds R3/L3 and R4/L4 at 6 - 7 cm apart
100m - 2 x 2 rounds R5/L5 and R6/L6 at 24 cm apart
She has a bit of a kick to her but no worse than a .375 H&H. Easy enough to manage. Will put a new pad on her.
The gunsmith old Mr Schmithuesen Snr was there and did a quick appraisal. 1960s Belgian on a 20 action, Liege proofed but possibly a Ferlach build, lots of nice work.
Not being a reloader (yet), I am trying to find out what the previous owner was shooting in her and then I will reach for the same or failing that try various factory ammos and see if I can find something that she digests well.
Has the potential to become a dangerous game Africa rifle and displace the .375 for a while. We will see
Charlie
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
29 March 2020, 20:29
RhodesHow did you go finding a regulation load for this one?
30 March 2020, 09:28
DCS MemberAlso, what about the lead free loads? I don’t reload, either.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
Marcus Cady
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30 March 2020, 19:19
Todd Williamsquote:
Originally posted by Charlie64:
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Well I got in some range time with my new 'love' yesterday. First time. Testing with 285 grain S&B factory softs. Not a top quality ammo I give you that but adequate for initial range tests.
50m - 2 x 2 rounds without any adjustments, height perfect but R1/L1 and R2/L2 approx 21 cm apart.
25m - 2 x 2 rounds R3/L3 and R4/L4 at 6 - 7 cm apart
100m - 2 x 2 rounds R5/L5 and R6/L6 at 24 cm apart
She has a bit of a kick to her but no worse than a .375 H&H. Easy enough to manage. Will put a new pad on her.
The gunsmith old Mr Schmithuesen Snr was there and did a quick appraisal. 1960s Belgian on a 20 action, Liege proofed but possibly a Ferlach build, lots of nice work.
Not being a reloader (yet), I am trying to find out what the previous owner was shooting in her and then I will reach for the same or failing that try various factory ammos and see if I can find something that she digests well.
Has the potential to become a dangerous game Africa rifle and displace the .375 for a while. We will see
Charlie
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I used my double 9.3x74R double to replace my 375 "light" rifle on several safaris. It works wonders for that purpose, even taking a Zim male lion in 2012. Fine choice you've made there.
30 March 2020, 22:08
MacD37I have a couple of 9.3X74mm double rifles, and I see nothing wrong with them for most game with proper shot placement, on just about anything short of Elephant. They are not stoppers, that is a fact, but with careful shot placement especially on cats over bait they are hard to beat. Even cape buffalo for a standing broad side shot for a heart/lung shot.
In my opinion the 9.3X74mm gets an undeserved rep by some hunters, and game law makers.
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MacD37
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"If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982
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31 March 2020, 08:11
Rhodesquote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
I have a couple of 9.3X74mm double rifles, and I see nothing wrong with them for most game with proper shot placement, on just about anything short of Elephant. They are not stoppers, that is a fact, but with careful shot placement especially on cats over bait they are hard to beat. Even cape buffalo for a standing broad side shot for a heart/lung shot.
In my opinion the 9.3X74mm gets an undeserved rep by some hunters, and game law makers.
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MacD37
It's definitely a Boar stopper Mac.
I've had no experience on dangerous game but I remember reading a hunt report by a poster on here, 450 NE No2, took his little 9.3 double to Africa and compared it favourably with his larger doubles. A frontal chest shot on a big buff with a 285gr Woodley soft, the buff went 5 yards and put his legs in the air. That impressed the hell out of me.
01 April 2020, 14:04
Charlie64.
When everything is back to normal (as it hopefully will be one day soon) I am looking forward to taking this one to Africa too !
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
04 April 2020, 04:53
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by Charlie64:
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When everything is back to normal (as it hopefully will be one day soon) I am looking forward to taking this one to Africa too !
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By the way Charlie64, That is a beautiful little double. You are justified in loving that light, and well appointed double rifle. I wish it was mine!
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MacD37
....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1
DRSS Charter member
"If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982
Hands of Old Elmer Keith