Hoss50 Report post Posted September 26, 2023 I am probably going to build one or buy one if I can find one for a reasonable price. Does anyone shoot it? What is your experience with loading it or shooting it? I had toyed with the idea of buying one when CZ still had the 550 in it, but they discontinued it so I kind of let it go. Now I am thinking about getting back on the train and getting one. My older son is 11 and has a hunting video game he likes and they have several rifles in 9.3x62 so he was curious about it and it reignited my intent to get 1. I am looking at either having Shaw or Preferred build a Savage prefit for it, or if I can find a rifle in it for reasonable money I might go that way. My am I broken and like these odd ball rounds. Why can I just like 30.06 😪🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted September 26, 2023 I have a couple of buddies that have built them. They go over to Texas every year and put down hogs. They are absolutely a beast of a round. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 26, 2023 I have a few friends overseas that use them. Here is a good article to help push you over the edge. https://www.rifleshootermag.com/editorial/375-hh-mag-vs-93x62-cartridge-clash/380081 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoofnit Report post Posted September 26, 2023 Metric 35 whelen... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Hoofnit said: Metric 35 whelen... https://www.americanhunter.org/content/head-to-head-35-whelen-vs-9-3x62mm-mauser/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted September 27, 2023 16 hours ago, Hoofnit said: Metric 35 whelen... They seem to be pretty similar. I have always had a fascination with the mauser metric calibers that seem to be so ahead of their time that people are still basically reinventing them with new names. One of my main hunting rifles is a 6.5x55 which is basically 6.5 creedmoor that everyone loves/loves to hate, except it was invented 120 years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Report post Posted September 27, 2023 I am also toying with getting one. I was looking long and hard at building a 338-06 (still am!) and it was wild how often the 35 whelen and 9.3 came up in those conversations with those considering the 338-06. I love the history of the round and can’t find anyone who has one who doesn’t love it. Depending on what you are looking for, JES at www.35caliber.com can bore out a 30-06 to it pretty easily. May open up some other build options. I have a single shot CVA I am planning to have bored out to dip my toes in it. If I like the round, planning on having a bolt action done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted September 27, 2023 51 minutes ago, Eli said: I am also toying with getting one. I was looking long and hard at building a 338-06 (still am!) and it was wild how often the 35 whelen and 9.3 came up in those conversations with those considering the 338-06. I love the history of the round and can’t find anyone who has one who doesn’t love it. Depending on what you are looking for, JES at www.35caliber.com can bore out a 30-06 to it pretty easily. May open up some other build options. I have a single shot CVA I am planning to have bored out to dip my toes in it. If I like the round, planning on having a bolt action done. My buddy is building a 338-06 if it ever gets done. It's been called the poor man's magnum. His build is north of a year at the gunsmith. He wouldn't listen to me and take it to Phoenix custom or axis works . He went to magnum Mike's and is sorry he did . I figure I'll get my stock from manners and have axis works complete my rifle before his is done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Report post Posted September 27, 2023 I have a soft spot for the 30-06 based cartridges. Hits that sweet spot in a lot of ways. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 27, 2023 The 9.3 also has a following in Alaska. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted November 30, 2023 Well I am committed now. I ordered the barrel from Shaw today because they are 30% off for black Friday. I also found Hornady brass at Bruno's and some bullets too. Now I need a stock for a savage 110 and a non-magnum bolt face. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted November 30, 2023 Boyds is very popular with the Savage Shooters Forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted December 1, 2023 On 11/30/2023 at 6:34 AM, PRDATR said: Boyds is very popular with the Savage Shooters Forum. I am looking at 1 on Bell & Carlson, but we will see what wlse is out there. I am going to wait a little to pull the trigger on that. The barrel is 12 weeks out so I have a little time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted December 1, 2023 I personally have wanted to buy or build a 35 Whelen and they are very similar in performance. Have fun with your new rifle. https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/.35+Whelen.html https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/9.3x62.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted December 2, 2023 I'm building one right now. Hope to use it on my brown bear hunt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
