NitroX
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| 06/07/15 12:30 PM |
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ?
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Unfortunately in Australia the official rules state:
"Ammunition is to be as close as practical to factory ballistics of the original ammunition..."
...so juicing up an inadequate factory-load to sneak over the 2900 ftlbs energy level is technically illegal for competition.
Seriously is that an issue? If a handload meets the ballistic criteria.
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However like LesLeeSpeed I recommend the .318 WR for traditional reasons and the .338-06 in bolt-action rifles for practical reasons.
As the BGRC was setup to create target and range disciplines to provide purpose of use/jestifications for many classic firearms and calibres in case the banner authorities choose to try to ban many of these rifles/large bore calibres, I have always thought the .318 WR was the idea behind the minimum of the "nitro class 1".
Since the orgination of the club of course it has become a very established and real target shooting discipline.
No doubt that a 9.3x62 would qualify for nitro class 1. And in the absence of a .318, .338, .358 would be a good practical choice IMO. When I have shot it, I have used my .375 H&H Mag as that was the smallest I had for it.