straightshooter wrote:I have a 9.3x74R which has comparable ballistics to a 9.3x62.
Over the years I have tried RWS T Mantle (plenty of lead showing), Lapua Mega, PPU in 286 grain and Speer 270 grain all on central NSW pigs.
There is not a lot to choose between them as they all produce a decent exit hole even when the shot is mostly north south in the animal.
Most shots were in the 50 to 100 meter ranges where these days I would prefer to use a 44 mag with 180 grain projectiles although I would not trust those on a north south shot at other than a close range.
The RWS T Mantle might not be a good choice on something like buffalo.
My preference was PPU due to price and adequate performance but they are unobtainable now so my second choice would be Speer although there are now more US manufacturers these days which I haven't tried.
I am now in the throes of indecision about progressing with a build of a 9.3x57 lightweight on a small ring mauser. Shoulder busters aren't quite the fun they once were.
bigpete wrote:Just do it lol
LawrenceA wrote:Mate of mine has one.
Flattens Fallow.
If you are looking at bullet choice just get a 458 or 35 Whelan.
More bullets than you can poke a stick at for velocities of 800fps and up!
Reality is you dont need a lot of different bullets but you do need the right 1.
Honestly wouldn't mind a 9.3 myself. Would sit well between the 7mm mag and 500J
bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:Just do it lol
awww big pete , just stop it
bigrich wrote:good advice fellas. how do you reckon this cartridge would go on buff or camels ? anyone got any experience on these ?
LawrenceA wrote:bigrich wrote:good advice fellas. how do you reckon this cartridge would go on buff or camels ? anyone got any experience on these ?
Place the bullet right and no worries.
Not tried but it will do the job. No question
9.3x64 wrote:I have been using the 62 & 64 for many years in Australia on pigs. For the 62 I have mainly used the GECO 255 grain express. It’s always been decisive.
It’s a superb cartridge and very balanced, much more than the 64 in my experience. It’s used on smaller game in Europe with the right bullet.
The 270 Speer would be a good choice on pigs,, and not to expensive.
bladeracer wrote:9.3x64 wrote:I have been using the 62 & 64 for many years in Australia on pigs. For the 62 I have mainly used the GECO 255 grain express. It’s always been decisive.
It’s a superb cartridge and very balanced, much more than the 64 in my experience. It’s used on smaller game in Europe with the right bullet.
The 270 Speer would be a good choice on pigs,, and not to expensive.
Are you really buying factory ammo to shoot pigs with these? Aren't they like $3-$5 a shot?
Bill wrote:bladeracer wrote:9.3x64 wrote:I have been using the 62 & 64 for many years in Australia on pigs. For the 62 I have mainly used the GECO 255 grain express. It’s always been decisive.
It’s a superb cartridge and very balanced, much more than the 64 in my experience. It’s used on smaller game in Europe with the right bullet.
The 270 Speer would be a good choice on pigs,, and not to expensive.
Are you really buying factory ammo to shoot pigs with these? Aren't they like $3-$5 a shot?
Still cheaper than a can of XXXX at the bar
bladeracer wrote:9.3x64 wrote:I have been using the 62 & 64 for many years in Australia on pigs. For the 62 I have mainly used the GECO 255 grain express. It’s always been decisive.
It’s a superb cartridge and very balanced, much more than the 64 in my experience. It’s used on smaller game in Europe with the right bullet.
The 270 Speer would be a good choice on pigs,, and not to expensive.
Are you really buying factory ammo to shoot pigs with these? Aren't they like $3-$5 a shot?
9.3x64 wrote:bladeracer wrote:9.3x64 wrote:I have been using the 62 & 64 for many years in Australia on pigs. For the 62 I have mainly used the GECO 255 grain express. It’s always been decisive.
It’s a superb cartridge and very balanced, much more than the 64 in my experience. It’s used on smaller game in Europe with the right bullet.
The 270 Speer would be a good choice on pigs,, and not to expensive.
Are you really buying factory ammo to shoot pigs with these? Aren't they like $3-$5 a shot?
I bought a s**t load years ago, GECO was not always expensive. In fact it was bloody cheap.
I would be lucky to shoot 50 pigs a year, two boxes of ammo. Big deal...
mchughcb wrote:9.3x64 wrote:bladeracer wrote:9.3x64 wrote:I have been using the 62 & 64 for many years in Australia on pigs. For the 62 I have mainly used the GECO 255 grain express. It’s always been decisive.
It’s a superb cartridge and very balanced, much more than the 64 in my experience. It’s used on smaller game in Europe with the right bullet.
The 270 Speer would be a good choice on pigs,, and not to expensive.
Are you really buying factory ammo to shoot pigs with these? Aren't they like $3-$5 a shot?
I bought a s**t load years ago, GECO was not always expensive. In fact it was bloody cheap.
I would be lucky to shoot 50 pigs a year, two boxes of ammo. Big deal...
Geco was the best value for money cartridges, especially in the german cals such as 9.3. When Forbes lost the contract you could buy bucket loads of it cheap in Melbourne.
LawrenceA wrote:Reality is it is no dearer then many calibres if you use factory ammo.
What is 45-70 these days? Or anything not PPU or similar?
Having said that I cast and reload so can do just about anything at well under $1 a shot.
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bladeracer wrote:LawrenceA wrote:Reality is it is no dearer then many calibres if you use factory ammo.
What is 45-70 these days? Or anything not PPU or similar?
Having said that I cast and reload so can do just about anything at well under $1 a shot.
It just seems exorbitant to use such an expensive munition on pigs, when you could use cheap .308 for example.
But his situation makes sense if he already has plenty of it and only shoots a few dozen a year.
Definitely, cast bullets in the heavier calibers are great.
9.3x64 wrote:bladeracer wrote:LawrenceA wrote:Reality is it is no dearer then many calibres if you use factory ammo.
What is 45-70 these days? Or anything not PPU or similar?
Having said that I cast and reload so can do just about anything at well under $1 a shot.
It just seems exorbitant to use such an expensive munition on pigs, when you could use cheap .308 for example.
But his situation makes sense if he already has plenty of it and only shoots a few dozen a year.
Definitely, cast bullets in the heavier calibers are great.
Yes your absolutely right, there are much cheaper and more practical options, and I totally agree with your thinking.
I guess what I should have mentioned is that, I often shoot pigs just to try / use different rifles. I also sometimes go pig shooting with a 1910 Sauer in 10.75x68 Mauser, a 470NE double, or a 500 Jeffery. I guess I just love using these calibers sometimes in the paddock, and shooting pigs is an easily accessible way to do it.
LawrenceA wrote:9.3x64 wrote:bladeracer wrote:LawrenceA wrote:Reality is it is no dearer then many calibres if you use factory ammo.
What is 45-70 these days? Or anything not PPU or similar?
Having said that I cast and reload so can do just about anything at well under $1 a shot.
It just seems exorbitant to use such an expensive munition on pigs, when you could use cheap .308 for example.
But his situation makes sense if he already has plenty of it and only shoots a few dozen a year.
Definitely, cast bullets in the heavier calibers are great.
Yes your absolutely right, there are much cheaper and more practical options, and I totally agree with your thinking.
I guess what I should have mentioned is that, I often shoot pigs just to try / use different rifles. I also sometimes go pig shooting with a 1910 Sauer in 10.75x68 Mauser, a 470NE double, or a 500 Jeffery. I guess I just love using these calibers sometimes in the paddock, and shooting pigs is an easily accessible way to do it.
So very true.
Popping pigs with a 500j just has a certain appeal and most rewarding. Wish I had your selection (as well as my own).
9.3x64 wrote:bladeracer wrote:LawrenceA wrote:Reality is it is no dearer then many calibres if you use factory ammo.
What is 45-70 these days? Or anything not PPU or similar?
Having said that I cast and reload so can do just about anything at well under $1 a shot.
It just seems exorbitant to use such an expensive munition on pigs, when you could use cheap .308 for example.
But his situation makes sense if he already has plenty of it and only shoots a few dozen a year.
Definitely, cast bullets in the heavier calibers are great.
Yes your absolutely right, there are much cheaper and more practical options, and I totally agree with your thinking.
I guess what I should have mentioned is that, I often shoot pigs just to try / use different rifles. I also sometimes go pig shooting with a 1910 Sauer in 10.75x68 Mauser, a 470NE double, or a 500 Jeffery. I guess I just love using these calibers sometimes in the paddock, and shooting pigs is an easily accessible way to do it.