So I put together an 8lb 9.3x62

[Shawnba67]

And Im starting to regret it! 2 shots into my first range session and it broke a big chunk out of my stock! Right at the tang.
Rifle had been a 8mm06Ackley and launched hundreds of 200grainers at 2740fps before the rebarrel.
A pair of 270grainers at 2500fps proved to much! Lol
Recoil wise it really reminds me of a 12ga turkey load. Bit more than a 3" but not quite a 3.5".
I knew it would buck, but Id like to finish a group before needing a new stock!
Ok rant over.
Anyone else have any growing pains on your introduction to the midbores?
I was not using a led sled kind of wish I had been though lol

 

[swd]

I have an 8lb 9.3x62. They need cross bolts, good bedding and good stock design. I don’t find mine to be all that bad to shoot. I also have a 6 lb 15oz 9.3x74R double rifle. That one with 320 Woodleigh’s is a bit lively to shoot!

 

[ronsatspokane]

I've got a 9.3x62 CZ 550 FS. Weight is a little over 7lbs. After about 5 rounds I'm done. It does have cross bolts and is mounted securely in that stock. Even though I don't shoot it much, it's a keeper. Who knows when they'll need to drop a charging Moose.

 

[Shawnba67]

I've got a 9.3x62 CZ 550 FS. Weight is a little over 7lbs. After about 5 rounds I'm done. It does have cross bolts and is mounted securely in that stock. Even though I don't shoot it much, it's a keeper. Who knows when they'll need to drop a charging Moose.

I very nearly bought one of those!
Ive got a 452FS that I adore.
Id agree probly 5 shots before the fun is gone!
But it ought to wollop out there.

 

[hogpatrol]

Have you considered a brake? Aside that, you need to take that thing to Africa where it belongs.

 

[Kurz]

I have an 8lb 9.3x62. They need cross bolts, good bedding and good stock design. I don’t find mine to be all that bad to shoot. I also have a 6 lb 15oz 9.3x74R double rifle. That one with 320 Woodleigh’s is a bit lively to shoot!

This is the answer, your rifle should have been treated to each of the suggested processes before shooting.

I've build dozens of 9.3x62 and 9.3x64 rifles which have survived everything shooters and Africa can throw at them. 0.366" (9.3) is a superb caliber. I like it just as much as anything in .375" (9.5).

 

[watercam]

I built on a Mauser action and used a Bell & Carlson Medalist stock with the aluminum bedding block. No issues at all. Remember there are lighter bullets available as well. 232 cup and core or my favorite, Barnes 250 gr. TTSX.

 

[ebb]

Build your next stock out of Bubinga wood. Many heavy recoiling rifles were stocked from the factory with Bubinga in years gone by.

 

[TIMO]

I agree with the recoil. It does get your attention some what. Not sure what my rifle weighs, but the only issue I had was my rear scope ring came loose once and my group was all over the place.

Tim

 

[butchlambert]

I'm kinda confused, recoil? I built a 9.3X62 on a Mauser and Australian walnut. I was apprehensive of the recoil, but it is very pleasant to shoot off the bench. Stock design plays a big part in felt recoil as does weight. I've not weighed mine, but suspect no more than 9lbs full up.
I've only had an opportunity to hunt with it one time. It field dressed the squirrel that happened in my cross hairs. It is one of my most accurate hunting rifles.

 

[mauser284]

Sounds like fun. I doubt that little cartridge split the stock if all was well before. Sounds like the stock had issues or the rifle was not properly bedded into the stock if it broke the stock in 2 shots! This would be especialy true since the tang should not be taking that level of recoil if the recoil lug is doing it's job.