9.3x64 for Buffalo?

[Khabazela]

I am going to hunt Buffalo in Zimbabwe and need a couple of questions answered.
I have a Mauser 9.3x64 rifle. Firstly, does this qualify in Zim ? If it does, I would like to find out what the general opinion is regarding the suitability of this calibre (using RWS 293gr factory ammo)
I know the rifle well, accuracy is not a problem.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Minimum Equipment Requirements for Rifle Hunting in Zimbabwe
- Class A Game
5300 Joule
Minimum caliber 9.2mm in diameter
(Elephant, Hippo, Buffalo)

 

[Khabazela]

Thanks Jerome, what are your thoughts on the suitability of calibre / ammo I will use ?

 

[DOC-404]

The 9.3x64 Brenneke is a fine caliber. Basically the same as a .375 H/H and just as capable if you do your part. What ammo will you be carrying..Uni Classic ?

 

[classicsafari]

I have killed a few Cape Buffalo with its smaller brother the 9.3x62 and certainly consider them both adequate with well placed and well constructed Bullets.
However the 293grn TUG (Uni Classic) is NOT what I would consider well constructed for Buffalo! If you can get some bullets loaded then ether use 300grn or 286grn Swift A Frames, North Fork soft, Woodleigh FMJ or Barns X.

 

[DOC-404]

However the 293grn TUG (Uni Classic) is NOT what I would consider well constructed for Buffalo!

+1..that's why I asked..

 

[Khabazela]

Thanks, that's the kind of info I was looking for !!

 

[bebo]

I love the 9.3x64 Brenneke but but .. I have sold my "Mauser" rifle to buy a .375 H&H cause the lack of ammo .. see ClassicSafari and Docman opinion.
It's mainly used in East and North Europa where the "Uni" and "Tug" are very good suited according to the Games. RWS seems do not want to compete against the .375H&H in Africa for Buf and Pachydermes... (they told me ..) ... It remains many and many games like for instance felines ..

 

[K95]

I have killed a few Cape Buffalo with its smaller brother the 9.3x62 and certainly consider them both adequate with well placed and well constructed Bullets.
However the 293grn TUG (Uni Classic) is NOT what I would consider well constructed for Buffalo! If you can get some bullets loaded then ether use 300grn or 286grn Swift A Frames, North Fork soft, Woodleigh FMJ or Barns X.

The 9.3 x 64 Breneke is a excellent all round cartridge for most African game. I have been doing a lot of work with this cartridge for a up coming article for sporting shooter. Here is what I think would be a excellent load in this cartridge for Buffalo.

 

[K95]

 

[geoff rath]

Debating about using 320 grain Woodleigh in mine ... A couple of PH would accept it, quite happily, they wrote ...

 

[mark-hunter]

Old thread, 2013....

 

[Desperatezulu]

Here is what I think would be a excellent load in this cartridge for Buffalo.

I really don't want to derail anyone's thread... but the load in the pic (73gr RL-17 for 2630f/s, 23" barrel) appears to be very far into the red.
With respect, I don't believe this should be endorsed in any way as an 'excellent' load without some serious caveats. This load is in proof load territory at close to 80,000 psi.

 

[shark_za]

It seems to be a near Max but nothing too hectic. 286gr travel at 2700fps.
I would guess the 9.3x64 would be perfect with the heavier 300gr bullets as long as they are strong enough for the higher velocity over the 9.3x62.
300gr Oryx or A-Frame would be deadly.

 

[PerH]

Swift Aframe 300 , Barnes, Woodie 320 ,Northfork.
And a good solid also.

 

[K95]

That load of 73 grs of Rel 17 with the 300 gr in my 9.3x64 works perfectly in my R8 with no pressure signs . It is a max load and like all max loads anyone should work up observing pressure signs. Cases are RWS.
Reloader 17 is the best powder I have found by far in this cartridge.