9.3x74r

[Stockrex]

Is possible to make a 9.3 x 74r with a long action savage
single shot is fine if it can't be used as a repeater

I was aiming for a 9.3 x 62 but I already bought a cz in that caliber.

[mstarling]

Oh my ... not a common chambering for a bolt rifle. Usually double rifles or Ruger #1s.

9,3x74R

Max OAL =3.740 Rim diameter = 0.5240

.375 H&H

Max OAL = 3.600 Rim diameter = 0.5320

.416 Rigby

Max OAL = 3.760 Rim diameter = 0.5902


Looks like an action that will feed a Rigby should work for the 9,3x74R. The bolt face of the .375 H&H is a little large ... may have to open up a smaller one.

Will likely have to fiddle w magazines and followers some.

Real question is why bother ... the 9,3x62 makes just a little more velocity and is much more easily used in a bolt rifle.

BTW: I have two 9,3x62 bolt rifles and a 9,3x74R double rifle.

[defoxer]

Is possible to make a 9.3 x 74r with a long action savage
single shot is fine if it can't be used as a repeater
I was aiming for a 9.3 x 62 but I already bought a cz in that caliber.

so you already bought a cz in '62?? buy another then??!?!? else go a '64; hottest off the 62/64/66/74.
Leave the 74 for the ruger and doubles.

[Stockrex]

why 74? cuz I want a savage in 74 :-)
I really one one that I don't have to baby, nice wood and euro labor is fine but I want savage.

why not 64, *&&^^%$, I already bought norma brass, a whole bunch of it. stop stop feeding ideas in my little one track mind head! now I will have to get a 64 also ;D

[Eric in NC]

The Savage bolt face doesn't play nice with rimmed rounds.

[mutwagn]

If you want one you don't have to baby, look at a TC Encore.
Match Grade Machine list the 9.3x74R as an available chambering.
Andy

[Stockrex]

After researching barrel cost, and labor and not to mention pains of making it work, I am going to go with an off-the-shelf 9.3x74r rifle. hmm, I have to lookup TC Encore in a 74, Thanks,
Saying that, defoxer I like your 9.3x64 suggestion, here is the load stats:

9.3 Cartridge Comparison
CARTRIDGE BULLET LOAD MUZZLE VELOCITY (fps) MUZZLE ENERGY (ft-lbs)
9.3x74R 232 SP Norma Factory 2,630 3,535
9.3x74R 258 SP RWS Factory 2,460 3,465
9.3x74R 285 SP RWS Factory 2,280 3,290
9.3x74R 286 SP Norma Factory 2,360 3,530
9.3x74R 250 NBT 60-gr. H380 2,400 3,198
9.3x74R 286 NP 55-gr. IMR 4064 2,300 3,360
9.3x62 Mauser 232 SP Norma Factory 2,624 3,548
9.3x62 Mauser 256 SP RWS Factory 2,560 3,726
9.3x62 Mauser 286 SP Norma Factory 2,360 3,530
9.3x62 Mauser 293 SP RWS Factory 2,430 3,842
9.3x62 Mauser 250 NBT 63-gr. IMR 4350 2,606 3,754
9.3x62 Mauser 286 NP 59-gr. RL15 2,500 3,970
9.3x64 Brenneke 247 SP RWS Factory 2,760 4,178
9.3x64 Brenneke 285 SP RWS Factory 2,690 4,580
9.3x64 Brenneke 293 SP RWS Factory 2,570 4,298
9.3x64 Brenneke 250 NBT 67-gr. RL15 2,800 4,351
9.3x64 Brenneke 286 NP 76-gr. IMR 4350 2,690 4,585


then I saw this:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-YjVirL19U

wow, I wonder if they allow this to be imported for sporting use? ;D

mstarling, Russian Baikal makes a double, but I don't think we will see any here.

[defoxer]

That Dragunov looks like a bunch of fun.... ;D certanly is a BIG HOLE in the tube for a light sniper....

....the 286 grainer in the 9.3 is the go to loading; exactly the sectional density (SD) of the 300grain 375(H&H etc) and similar velocities. Has the SD edge, obviously over the 270gr 375.