9.3x57 anyone?

[Hedge774]

Hey guys. For some reason I'm ridiculously drawn to a Husky 146 in 9.3x57. I love my 9.3x62 rifles and don't "need" a 146. I just never see them mentioned in here. I know that they are kind of anemic next to the 62, but do any of you hunt (Or just shoot) the 57? What do you think of it? As always, I appreciate your opinions!

 

[John Wasmuth]

Great wild boar cartridge.

 

[foxtrot1]

I love mine. Since it's on a 98 action, my handloads are pushing 2100 fps with 286 gr bullets. Great for bears, hogs, or deer in thick cover. Anywhere someone would use a 45-70, it shines.

 

[Safari Dave]

In the US, I would have better luck finding unicorn teeth than 9.3x57 cartridges...

 

[eyedok]

I have one, usually take it out pig hunting couple times a year, fun gun, open sighted

 

[thoma018]

Love mine, its a hammer!!

 

[Hedge774]

I love mine. Since it's on a 98 action, my handloads are pushing 2100 fps with 286 gr bullets. Great for bears, hogs, or deer in thick cover. Anywhere someone would use a 45-70, it shines.

Good evening, Sir. I see yours is scoped. I've contemplated on buying a untapped model and using a peep site. Would you suggest an optic instead? Thank you!

 

[foxtrot1]

I drilled/tapped mine and put warne bases on it. That scope is a bushnell european model 1-4 with an illuminated German #4. I put it on it for a bear hunt in Canada. No problem shooting 150 yard with that set up. I used leupold QD rings so it pops off if you want to use the iron sights.

Any of the 1.5-4 or 6 scopes should work well. I do like heavy post style reticle for low light, dense cover, or quick target acquisition

 

[Hedge774]

Thank you, Sir! I do appreciate the insight.

 

[matt85]

What is the advantage of the x57 over the x62?

Im guessing here (too lazy to look it up), but im assuming the 9.3x57 is the 8x57 necked up to 9.3. If that is the case, then making brass shouldnt be too hard.

 

[Hedge774]

The 62 has more powder, pressure, speed, and energy. You are correct on the casing, Sir.

 

[MS 9x56]

I have been thinking about one and keeping my eye open but I have a BLR takedown in 358 winchester so would be somewhat redundant. Or I could just light load my 9.3x62.

 

[Hedge774]

Yes Sir. We could do that....but I want it!

 

[Las3453]

The Husqvarna 146 in 9.3x57 built on FN Mauser 98 actions, pre WWII era is a classic Swedish stalker trim, lightweight 7–8 lbs scoped, and points beautifully with that schnabel forend. It's not mentioned much because it's rarer than the 9.3x62 versions, and ammo/brass is a bit harder to source Norma makes some, but forming from 8x57 is common.

Ballistics wise, it's about 100–150 fps slower than the 9.3x62 with the same 286gr bullet 2,200–2,300 fps vs. 2,350, so yeah, a tad anemic by comparison more like a beefed up .358 Win or .35 Whelen than the full power x62. Recoil is mild, accuracy is usually good in well preserved rifles, and it's plenty lethal on deer moose elk at reasonable ranges 150–200 yards max ethical for most loads.

 

[Schroeder]

One thing that has not been mentioned is accuracy, and it may not be of any importance to anyone. But, I can honestly say that in my experience the 9.3x57 is a very accurate cartridge.
For many years I had Blaser R8 barrels in 9.3x62 and 9.3x57. I developed multiple loads for both. Two different cartridges in the same modern rifle, tested in the same conditions.
Short story, is the 9.3x57 was bloody accurate. Was it recoil? Well it may have contributed a little bit, but I don’t find the 9.3x62 a hard kicking caliber. The 9.3x57 was just bloody accurate in my R8.

 

[leslie hetrick]

a good friend has a swede 96 action in the 9.3x57, it sure hammers deer as i have seen the results. very light with open sights. i don,t know what reloads he uses, but 8x57 cases necked up work fine.

 

[93marlin]

What is the advantage of the x57 over the x62?

Im guessing here (too lazy to look it up), but im assuming the 9.3x57 is the 8x57 necked up to 9.3. If that is the case, then making brass shouldnt be too hard.

Very easy to do, one past through a 9.3 sizing die is all it takes.

 

[eyedok]

Here’s mine, fun chasing pigs with

 

[Paul K]

Raven Rocks has Norma 9.3X57 brass in stock, just received mine Saturday.

Paul

 

[7x57Joe]

Every time I start lusting for one, which is quite often, my Model 70 in .358 Winchester tells me NO, You Don't need it! I'm your huckleberry!