Bolt action 9.3x74R

[DickE]

I have someone who is interested in building a bolt action for a 9.3x74R. Doesn't look good to me. Any further advice on this combination?

 

[SSL]

Seems like feeding might be an issue with that rimmed case. Maybe he should consider a 9.3X62.
Same or better velocities and bullets and a lot easier to make feed with a rimless case.

 

[swd]

The 9.3x62 has identical ballistics and is a straight rebarrel from any 30/06 class cartridge with no feeding concerns. Both are great cartridges.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I have someone who is interested in building a bolt action for a 9.3x74R. Doesn't look good to me. Any further advice on this combination?

Is he planning to shoot game in the 1920's?

 

[DickE]

I agree with everyone, but the deal is that he has a side by side in this cartridge and would like a bolt action in the same to match.

 

[SSL]

I agree with everyone, but the deal is that he has a side by side in this cartridge and would like a bolt action in the same to match.

Got it. It makes some sense, but I still think there will be feeding issues. Darned interesting cartridge though. Still kicking myself for passing on a beautiful German drilling that was 16-gauge double and a 9.3X73R lower barrel. That was in the '70s and 16-gauge shells were already hard to find... and "what the hell is that rifle cartridge?" Sure would like to time travel.

 

[Ggmac]

Got it. It makes some sense, but I still think there will be feeding issues. Darned interesting cartridge though. Still kicking myself for passing on a beautiful German drilling that was 16-gauge double and a 9.3X73R lower barrel. That was in the '70s and 16-gauge shells were already hard to find... and "what the hell is that rifle cartridge?" Sure would like to time travel.

I recently purchased a German Drilling 16s over 9.3x72r . 16 gauge brass cases are available and reasonable. Almost ready to try it . Too bad its ten years too late to be used by me as a hunting piece !

 

[SSL]

I recently purchased a German Drilling 16s over 9.3x72r . 16 gauge brass cases are available and reasonable. Almost ready to try it . Too bad its ten years too late to be used by me as a hunting piece !

Picture me drooling! Great find!

 

[swd]

I agree with everyone, but the deal is that he has a side by side in this cartridge and would like a bolt action in the same to match.

The only action that might work would be a Turkish Mauser.

 

[Ggmac]

The only action that might work would be a Turkish Mauser.

What makes you think a Turk is any different than any other Mauser ? Just curious.
Gary MacDonald

 

[jasophil1]

What makes you think a Turk is any different than any other Mauser ? Just curious.
Gary MacDonald

I think he is thinking Siamese Mauser .

 

[jasophil1]

I recently purchased a German Drilling 16s over 9.3x72r . 16 gauge brass cases are available and reasonable. Almost ready to try it . Too bad its ten years too late to be used by me as a hunting piece !

I got one just like that little less engraving. have ammo fore both 16 gauge 2/1/2 in 9.3x72r is low pressure round .

 

[jasophil1]

I have someone who is interested in building a bolt action for a 9.3x74R. Doesn't look good to me. Any further advice on this combination?

Siamese Mauser you can open the bolt face and alter the rails on any Mauser and make them work. I like 1909 and 1908. all the pre war German Mauser are real good.

 

[swd]

I think he is thinking Siamese Mauser .

Yes, that's what I was thinking of. Thanks!

What makes you think a Turk is any different than any other Mauser ? Just curious.
Gary MacDonald

They have a slanted mag box meant to feed rimmed cartridges.
I sent a message to a good friend who has Siamese action in his odds and ends and is also a big fan of the 9.3x74R. He said the mag box is too short.

 

[Ggmac]

Yes, that's what I was thinking of. Thanks!

They have a slanted mag box meant to feed rimmed cartridges.
I sent a message to a good friend who has Siamese action in his odds and ends and is also a big fan of the 9.3x74R. He said the mag box is too short.

The siamese action does the turk doesnt . The only only other slanted box mag is the one made for 303 british , but thats a commercial action .or was it a Lithuania ?