Stupid Question - 9.3x57 to 9.3x62 conversion

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26 January 2006, 02:58

Redlander

Stupid Question - 9.3x57 to 9.3x62 conversion

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?

If you are going to carry a big stick, you've got to whack someone with it at least every once in while.

26 January 2006, 04:20

D Humbarger

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

Doug Humbarger
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26 January 2006, 08:07

idahoelk101

Doug nailed it, think 308 to 30-06

26 January 2006, 08:21

ramrod340

quote:
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.

26 January 2006, 18:09

idahoelk101

my bad I was refering to bolt face and bore size

26 January 2006, 18:50

El Deguello

quote:
Originally posted by D Humbarger:
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.

26 January 2006, 22:47

Bullet_Proof

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.

Brett

27 January 2006, 01:29

z1r

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

27 January 2006, 02:44

Redlander

Thanks to all for information.

If you are going to carry a big stick, you've got to whack someone with it at least every once in while.

27 January 2006, 07:21

jeffeosso

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

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27 January 2006, 07:35

HP Shooter

quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
you MIGHT have to open the bolt face, .473 vs .500

jeffe

When did they make 9.3X62s on .500 heads?

27 January 2006, 18:51

<9.3x62>

quote:
Originally posted by HP Shooter:
quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
you MIGHT have to open the bolt face, .473 vs .500

jeffe

When did they make 9.3X62s on .500 heads?

He must be thinking 9.3x64...

27 January 2006, 18:56

Redlander

What to do if the magazine box is too short?

If you are going to carry a big stick, you've got to whack someone with it at least every once in while.

27 January 2006, 19:38

ramrod340

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.