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9ThreeXFifty7 / Stuart:
Good trade of info. I too am partial to the 9.3X57. I have two. What I see from -Firty7's email, mine are a M146 on the 98 action and possibly an older model M46 on the 96 action. The reason I say older is the stock configuration. "Bag" rounded grip, much slimmer at the comb and the forend. The appearance is more early 20th century European. Both are excellent condition. I tried to pick up an 8X57 recently from SARCO, but they cancelled the order after they took it, saying that they had run out. I bought both my others Huskeys from them. I was very disappointed.

I previously posted info of my Ram hunt with the 9.3x57. Won't repeat again. I too was thinking of the conversion to 9.3X62 on the M146. Not that I don't care for the performance of the x57, but, when I go to Africa or otherwise, there is a better chance of finding 9.3X62 factory.(?) Am I mistaken on this? The idea may be redundant due to having my FN Mauser .375 HH for the same thing.

I agree with -Fifty7 that the reload and brass for the X57 is an easier prospect. Ahh, so many options and so little time! I do favor the 286 grainers. Heavy round nose bullets. I use .318 200 and 220 gr in my 88 Mauser sporters. They shoot to sight aim and with authority. With these velocities and ranges, the roundnose is a better hunter. (my opinion and experience)

I have learned much about the Husky versions reading -Fifty7's posts. I usually research all my collection, and know much Mauser detail to a geekish detail. No time the last few years for real research. I am sneaking 5 minutes of time from the client to poke this out.
Thanks.

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"A hunter should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everthing goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." 88MauSporter

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