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Kynoch
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9.3x74R: SxS vs. O/U?
#26108 - 11/02/05 02:31 PM

I said never again, but here I go. I’m looking for a double in 9.3x74R. I’ve tried three in the $2-5K range and of recent vintage in the last of years. Although the all were new guns with test targets, and I went to great effort to get the specific load and grain wt, none of the guns lived up to my expectations (<4”). Most groups were in the 8-12” range. Not acceptable given the money involved. I simply had no confidence in the guns. I gave up and have been looking for a M-S 1910 in 9.5 ever since.

Any thoughts on SxS vs. O/U? Are some brands better known for quality regulation? I’ve found a few O/U that had claw mounts, but no scope. Would this through off regulation? If so, would adding a scope of unknown weight help?

Finally, if you know of a well-regulated 9.3 for sale, or a 1910 in 9.5 for that matter, please advise.

Thank you in advance!

Kind regards,

Greg

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NE450No2
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Re: 9.3x74R: SxS vs. O/U? [Re: Kynoch]
#26114 - 11/02/05 02:50 PM

I have been very happy with my 9,3x74R Chapuis SxS.
It shoots very good with the iron sights and with both of the scopes I have for it. I use the Chapuis pivot QD mounts.
I have shot this rifle on paper and game to 300 yards.
Search for some of my previous posts.
It is my favorite hunting rifle under 40 cal.

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luv2safari
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Re: 9.3x74R: SxS vs. O/U? [Re: Kynoch]
#26146 - 12/02/05 02:51 AM

Are you looking for used or new? I have two o/u in 9,3 and would sell one...keep the other.

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Marrakai
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Loc: Darwin, Top End of Australia

Re: 9.3x74R: SxS vs. O/U? [Re: Kynoch]
#26210 - 12/02/05 08:16 PM

Welcome to the forum, Kynoch.

It seems strange to me that you encountered 3 modern doubles that wouldn't hold better than 8-inches at 100-yards! I believe you were just unlucky: most will do much better than that. Most old Brit SxSs, even those with a century of wear and abuse, will do better than that! I wouldn't give up just yet!

Most of us here would prefer the SxS configuration, it has a number of advantages in the hunting field, but the O/U (if you must!) is probably at its best with the 9.3x74R chambering.

Mind you, if you were to abandon the search for a good double, you could certainly do a lot worse than the 9.5 Mannlicher Schoenauer!

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zimhunter
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Re: 9.3x74R: SxS vs. O/U? [Re: Kynoch]
#26218 - 13/02/05 12:59 AM

I have had 2 Valmet O/U's in 9.3x74R and one Chapuis SxS and have had excellant accuracy from all. Groups under 2" in all cases.With scope as I'm not that good with irons . My 100yd groups with irons run usually about 4"/5". I can sometimes keep my 50yd irons in 2". Used Valmet mounts on the Valmets and custom Ruger on the Chapuis. Since my Iron groups are not so good I can't tell you how the scope effects accuracy.

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André
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Re: 9.3x74R: SxS vs. O/U? [Re: zimhunter]
#26337 - 15/02/05 08:19 PM

My FN-Browning o/u shoots both bbls. in 1 hole at 50 m. It had to be re-regulated when I had it scoped and I assisted when the operation took place. My gunmaker was very cooperative (and patient) for he had to de-, resolder the bbls. several times + move the wedge + test-shoot until I was satisfied. BTW, it proves "they" can do it when they work at it...

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André
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3 shots do not make a group, they show a point of aim or impact.
5 shots are a group.

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