| Far_Canel |
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| 18/01/04 06:48 AM |
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Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ?
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What is the min.caliber for class 1 nitro.
Regards,Shaun.
| 416SW |
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| 21/01/04 03:49 PM |
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ?
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Group 1 Nitro
· Minimum calibre .330
· Minimum Bullet weight 165grains
· Minimum muzzle energy 2,900 ft.lbs.
| Dr_Deer |
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| 02/07/15 03:26 PM |
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Not sure why this topic was moved here but rather than start a new thread...
Can anyone who is shooting one tell me if the .338/284 and 9,3x53R make Group 1 energy requirements with standard loads?
| 93x64mm |
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| 02/07/15 04:43 PM |
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As 416SW stated those figures are the bare minimum, if your rifle can exceed that then all is OK.
But remember to keep 2 cartridges for examination should you be queried on your loads in a comp.
rough calcs
200gn .338 at 2560fps 2911ft.lbs
270gn .366 at 2200fps 2902ft.lbs
Cheers
93x64mm
| LesLeeSpeed |
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| 02/07/15 06:52 PM |
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Hi,
I don't think the 9.3x53R will make the grade. The 9.5x57 just scrapes in. The energy factor is where it will come undone.
The 35 Whelan, 338-06, 318 Westley Richards are about the starting point.
LesLeeSpeed.
| DarylS |
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| 03/07/15 12:58 AM |
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The 9.3x57 easily makes it to 3,100fps+ in a Model 96 Swede with handloads. Even higher in a Model 98.
Mine ran:
270 @ 2,300fps
285 @ 2,200fps
300 @ 2,175fps
In these figures, the 286 low-balls but still passes at 3,074fpe.
| Marrakai |
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| 05/07/15 11:01 AM |
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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.
The .444 Marlin makes it with the 240gr bullet though....
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Remington originally factory loaded the 444 Marlin with a 240 grain soft point bullet to 2,400 feet per second with 3,070 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle of a 24 inch barrel. Today Remington offers a soft point bullet with a ballistic coefficient of .146 loaded to a velocity of 2,350 feet per second with 2,942 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle of a 24" rifle barrel.
However like LesLeeSpeed I recommend the .318 WR for traditional reasons and the .338-06 in bolt-action rifles for practical reasons.
NitroX
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| 06/07/15 12:30 PM |
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Quote:
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.
| LesLeeSpeed |
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| 07/07/15 11:45 AM |
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Hi NitroX,
The 9.3x62 is a great choice for Group 1 competition. I use one myself. The OP's question was "Is it the minimum?" and will it make the grade?
Yes , it does and does it well.
LesLeeSpeed
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NitroX
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| 07/07/15 09:05 PM |
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I am going to acquire a 9.3x62 barrel for my Mauser M03. Not a "classic rifle" but a good usuable plaform for the calibre/cartridge.
Hoping to trade in a .30-06 solid M03 barrel (near new) to partly finance the 9.3 barrel.
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| 07/07/15 09:08 PM |
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BGRC experts
Seeing the original question is well answered, can removable magazines be used for BGRC competitions?
Never used my M03 for BGRC yet, but with a detachable magazine, it is difficult to load the rifle in the magazine. Where more than four shots is required for eg rapid fire competitions, would be far quicker to have a second magazine to load up instead.
If this possible? Thanks.
| LesLeeSpeed |
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| 07/07/15 10:08 PM |
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Quote:
BGRC experts
Seeing the original question is well answered, can removable magazines be used for BGRC competitions?
Never used my M03 for BGRC yet, but with a detachable magazine, it is difficult to load the rifle in the magazine. Where more than four shots is required for eg rapid fire competitions, would be far quicker to have a second magazine to load up instead.
If this possible? Thanks.
Hi NitroX,
I honestly have to say that I have never seen anyone do it, but there is nothing in the rules that I know of that prohibits it, so i cant see why not, but I am not involved in the rule making or interpretation.
LesLeeSpeed
| 375Brno |
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| 08/07/15 01:20 PM |
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Not sure about changing the mag specifically however I believe they are currently looking at those rules. Eg mag changes and say having a mag that holds for example 10 rounds.
For group 1 I use a BRNO 602 in 375H&H and it will fit 5 in the mag box and if you hold the rounds down you can slide one into the chamber. This works out well for the 6 shot competitions that are timed. For the 8 shot event (forgot the name) you need a reload.
Personally I like the events where you are under time pressure and you have to do a reload. There is a lot going on in 30 odd seconds and it is nice to get them all away with acceptable accuracy.
Rick
| DarylS |
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| 09/07/15 02:07 AM |
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Loved that about my 1970 ZKK602 .358 NM - 6 rounds - on a flock of coyotes on old Pete Andersen's ranch. When shooting 200gr. RN's at 3,100fps, it doesn't matter where you hit them - it's an instant kill.
| Dr_Deer |
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| 09/07/15 11:04 AM |
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I am going to acquire a 9.3x62 barrel for my Mauser M03. Not a "classic rifle" but a good usuable plaform for the calibre/cartridge.
Hoping to trade in a .30-06 solid M03 barrel (near new) to partly finance the 9.3 barrel.
Have you thought about a 8,5x63 Reb barrel?
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NitroX
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| 10/07/15 07:28 AM |
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Quote:Quote:
I am going to acquire a 9.3x62 barrel for my Mauser M03. Not a "classic rifle" but a good usuable plaform for the calibre/cartridge.
Hoping to trade in a .30-06 solid M03 barrel (near new) to partly finance the 9.3 barrel.
Have you thought about a 8,5x63 Reb barrel?
You like it so much, buy one yourself.
I would go for a .318 WR before that cartridge or a .333 Jeffery. Probably anyway.
I wonder how th 8.5mm in reality handles the wide range of projectile weights?
A 9.3x62 barrel would make a nice hunting cartridge for larger medium sized game, and running/driven game hunts.
Already have barrels in 8x68S and a .404.
A .375 H&H barrel might be another alternative but still have the issue with recoil and already have one in a Whitworth M98.
| Dr_Deer |
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| 10/07/15 01:21 PM |
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I'm debating about the short action equivalent, the .338/284, though it would probably be cheaper and quicker to find a R93 barrel in 8,5x63 and have at it.
Something smaller than the .375H&H appeals for Group 1 so my neck and shoulder unknot earlier in the following week.:D
How do you find the .404 on the M03?