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Far_Canel
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Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ?
#7055 - 18/01/04 06:48 AM

What is the min.caliber for class 1 nitro.

Regards,Shaun.

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416SW
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: Far_Canel]
#7221 - 21/01/04 03:49 PM

Group 1 Nitro

· Minimum calibre .330

· Minimum Bullet weight 165grains

· Minimum muzzle energy 2,900 ft.lbs.

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Dr_Deer
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: 416SW]
#267296 - 02/07/15 03:26 PM

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?

Edited by Dr_Deer (02/07/15 03:27 PM)

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93x64mm
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: Dr_Deer]
#267300 - 02/07/15 04:43 PM

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
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LesLeeSpeed
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: Dr_Deer]
#267304 - 02/07/15 06:52 PM

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.

Edited by LesLeeSpeed (02/07/15 06:54 PM)

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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: LesLeeSpeed]
#267309 - 03/07/15 12:58 AM

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.

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Marrakai
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: DarylS]
#267399 - 05/07/15 11:01 AM

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.

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NitroX
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: Marrakai]
#267442 - 06/07/15 12:30 PM

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.

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LesLeeSpeed
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: NitroX]
#267527 - 07/07/15 11:45 AM

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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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: LesLeeSpeed]
#267537 - 07/07/15 09:05 PM

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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NitroX
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: NitroX]
#267538 - 07/07/15 09:08 PM

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.

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LesLeeSpeed
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: NitroX]
#267541 - 07/07/15 10:08 PM

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

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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: LesLeeSpeed]
#267591 - 08/07/15 01:20 PM

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

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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: 375Brno]
#267630 - 09/07/15 02:07 AM

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.

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Dr_Deer
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: NitroX]
#267654 - 09/07/15 11:04 AM

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?

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NitroX
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: Dr_Deer]
#267688 - 10/07/15 07:28 AM

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.

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Dr_Deer
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Re: Is 9.3x62 minimium for nitro class 1 ? [Re: NitroX]
#267702 - 10/07/15 01:21 PM

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?

Edited by Dr_Deer (10/07/15 01:22 PM)

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