New member from Louisiana

[marcosfal]

New member here. I signed up mainly because I really like Mauser style sporter rifles and practical shooting. My internet searches would lead me here and I’ve enjoyed reading the intelligent and polite conversations.
I just picked up an NOS CZ550 Full stock with the 3 position safety in 9.3x62. I don’t really need a 9.3 but the caliber seemed to match the style of the rifle. (Manlicher Schoenauer fan as well) I could probably shoot the ever increasing pest hogs that we have down here in SWLA. I just shot it a few days ago with the Prvi 286 grain and it was all in the black at 75 meters. I needed the brass to reload. I’m sure it will improve with better ammunition and a scope. I used sticks and not the bench since the bench at our personal range puts you too low and greatly exaggerates felt recoil. I intend to put an aperture sight on it and send the stock to RJ Renner for some figuring and a red recoil pad. I may go with the small 1-4 that I use on my FN since the FAL handles well without it although the CZ does too. Great forum here.
Marco

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Marco! Glad you found us.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Welcome! Once you get that 9.3 x 62 all squared away, it will need to take a trip across the pond and put to the test. BTW, I am from NWLA but working for a bit longer in Houston.

 

[nztimb]

Giday and welcome to the A H forums Marco.

 

[meigsbucks]

Welcome to AH Marco.

 

[cpr0312]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard marcosfal. That 9.3 x 62 is a very versatile caliber. It will take hogs with authority and African PG as well.

 

[sgt_zim]

I just picked up an NOS CZ550 Full stock with the 3 position safety in 9.3x62. I don’t really need a 9.3 but the caliber seemed to match the style of the rifle.
Marco

"Need"! Such a horrible word! The dirtiest of all words!

I don't need my 9.3x62, either, but it's fun to shoot.

Originally from Baton Rouge my own self, but I've been in or near Houston for almost 30 years.

Welcome!

 

[BRICKBURN]

Welcome to AH Marco.

 

[Mr. Zorg]

Welcome Marco from another new member with a freshly purchased 9.3X62mm rifle (mine is a 22" barreled Zastava M70). I have not taken mine to the range yet.

We moved to rural St. James Parish in 2005, 6 weeks before Hurricane Katrina, and left that area in January 2012. I still have fond memories that seem to always include great food and great people (I don't / can't drink alcohol so that's just not an element for me). I was able to reciprocate sharing in things like pastalaya and gumbo with Texas style BBQ that was appreciated in teturn!

 

[marcosfal]

Thanks for all of the replies. I agree with “need” being pretty subjective. I didn’t need another Mauser style or caliber but sometimes deals come that you don’t see very often so I felt that I “needed” to act.

 

[Nyati]

Hi Marco, welcome to AH !

 

[cls]

Welcome to AH, spent some time in the oilfields there 15 yrs ago. Love the state love the people.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Marco, welcome to AH! Your new 9.3x62 sounds very nice and should be outstanding on hogs!

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH!

 

[sierraone]

Welcome to our forum Marco! Once you get that "new" 9.3 dialed in, you will find it almost as versatile as the .375 HH. Good luck!

 

[Dr Ray]

Welcome to this great forum

 

[enysse]

Welcome to AH, Marco! Take that 9.3 x 62 across to Africa!

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

I'm a little late, but welcome to AH nonetheless!

 

[African Sporting Creations]

Welcome to the family and the forum Marco, you are in the right place!