| Rule303 |
| (.450 member) |
| 09/03/23 11:50 AM |
Re: Big Bores and Brown Bears
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Now if somebody said to me a 9.3X64 is as good as a 375H&H I would not argue with them.
The cartridges 9,3x62 and 9,3x64 are loaded with the same bullets. I think that's why only the shooting distance makes a noticeable difference in effect.
I also believe that the cartridge 375 H&H Magnum is often more impressive because of its size than because of its effect on game. The aura with which it is enveloped certainly also plays a role.
The 9.3X64 when loaded properly is closer to the 375H&H than the X62. Now going by that bloke I mentioned on Cap Yorke the difference between the effectiveness of the 9.3X62 and the 375H&H is noticeable. Given that a bullet from a X64 would have more kentic energy on impact I would think it would 1) penetrate further 2) open up a bit more and have a slightly wider wound channel then coming out of a X62.
I do not doubt the X62 performance, but a X64 would be better as would a 375H&H. On the plus side for the X62 is you do not need a magnum length action so should be cheaper than a 375H&H with near equal performance. If a non magnum action is wanted then why not get a 375Ruger......best of both worlds.