So, suppose there is a person who is intrigued by these cartridges, but who is not a gunsmith and doesn't even know diddly about gunsmithing.

Suppose further that this person has an original (WWII) Mauser 98 barreled action or two that need rebarreling, action(s) in good shape.

Note that at least a couple of barrel makers, including Pac-Nor, list both the 9.3x62 and 9.3x64 as standard chamberings that they can furnish.

Now, what else is involved besides the new barrel in converting the 8x57 to 9.3x60something? I think that the bolt face has to be opened up. How about the extractor? Ejector? Feed rails? Other things that I don't know enough to ask about?

What would be a rough cost to have a good gunsmith do this? Ignoring additions such as a drop box magazine, or scope mounting, and besides the cost of installing the new barrel. Just the cartridge conversion. Just the modifications to the action. Would the scope of the work differ between the x62 and x64?

Thank you,

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When in doubt, do a nuclear strike.

go for the 9,3x62 - it�s all you need for game bigger than roe deer!

If you�re interested of some ballistics for the 9,3x62, you can find them at Norma in Sweden: www.norma.cc

Best regards,

Fritz

ZM

I have a 9.3x62 reamer (Elliot) and headspace gauges that can be borrowed, if anyone is at that stage yet and doesn't want to buy their own. I also have a die reamer if you want to go all the way and make your own reloading dies.

I just recently received my 9.3 blank but it is, unfortunately, still a little ways down on the project list.

you can use 06 brass but they are a little short of powder space for full loads...Brass is cheap from Norma.

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Ray Atkinson

ray@atkinsonhunting.com
atkinsonhunting.com

If by chance you decide to sell your 9.3 X 62 reamers and guages, let me know, I would be interested.

I have a few old F K Elliott reamers myself, I kind of like them.

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Originally posted by Atkinson:
It is a simple converstion to 9.3x62...I do the metal work with my fingernail, don't need a lathe....open it up in back with a file and thats about it...most of the time you need to open the bolt face just a hair and sometimes not at all...The rails are normally just fine like they are...

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Thank you. I thought that I had things all planned out for the next rifle,-- have a Mauser K98 rebarreled in .376 Steyr, but this 9.3mm stuff (mostly your comments) have me intrigued. The only drawback that I have seen so far is the realtively limited bullet selection in 9.3 compared to .375, but for my main purpose, the 286 gr. Nosler Partition would be ideal.

What grit fingernail do you use? 220? 320? 400?

Thanks,

I have really seen them on a dealer�s shelf in Europe! Write to Winchester and raise hell that You want this ammo in the US, too!!

Good shooting! H

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Originally posted by SamB:
Wow, with this popularity we'll soon be buying 9.3x62 ammo in a green box marked Remington.

I have a 9.3x62 reamer (Elliot) and headspace gauges that can be borrowed, if anyone is at that stage yet and doesn't want to buy their own. I also have a die reamer if you want to go all the way and make your own reloading dies.

I just recently received my 9.3 blank but it is, unfortunately, still a little ways down on the project list.

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