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Stupid Question - 9.3x57 to 9.3x62 conversion
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For a large ring mauser, is it really just a matter of reaming out the chamber and opening the boltface a little to convert a 9.3x57 to 9.3x62?


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Just a simple rechamber no need to open the bolt face. Make certain the mag box is long enough.



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Doug nailed it, think 308 to 30-06
 
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think 308 to 30-06

Don't think that because a 30-06 will not clean up a 308 chamber.

In your case the 9.3x62 will clean the chamber up just fine. Like was stated check your mag length.


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my bad I was refering to bolt face and bore size homer
 
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Just a simple rechamber no need to open the bolt face. Make certain the mag box is long enough.


This is the main consideration here.


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What gun are you going to convert?

maybe im in the minority but i wouldnt want to wreck any value by rechambering a collectable rifle.

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Perhaps there is more value to having a cartridge that does the job you want it to?




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Thanks to all for information.


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you MIGHT have to open the bolt face, .473 vs .500

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you MIGHT have to open the bolt face, .473 vs .500

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When did they make 9.3X62s on .500 heads?
 
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you MIGHT have to open the bolt face, .473 vs .500

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When did they make 9.3X62s on .500 heads?


He must be thinking 9.3x64...
 
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What to do if the magazine box is too short?


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Depends on how much to short. If just a little then file off metal in the front and back of the box. If you need more then you can cut the front out and reattach it with a spacer. Then remove a little metal from the feed ramp to match the box. Might need to do this if you just file the box. I think the normal COL for a 9.3x57 is 3.180 for the 9.3X62 is 3.29. But if you can seat the bullet out further (depending on your reamer and bullet selection) you pick up net case capacity.


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