Utility of a 222 Rem 9.3X74R B97 Barrel Set

[Vol423]

I have a chance to buy a new in box B97 Barrel set in 222 Remington and 9.3X74R at about two thirds of retail. I already have a double 9.3X74R barrel set and a 12GA over 7X65R. I'm not exactly sure what I would use the 222/9.3 barrel for that I couldn't use the double 9.3 for. If it's small game I could still shoot it with the big bore with a solid bullet. Most of the time, even during deer season, the 12/7 X65R barrel is what I use. What hunting scenario is involved with European hunting that prompts manufacturers to build such a combination?

[MM]

I have a 222/9.3x74R barrel set that I purchased because I thought it was really cool and at that time I really wanted a 9.3x74R just because. I can think of no real utility for it in the states and especially in Ohio. I have taken it deer hunting in Kentucky 9.3 for deer and 222 for coyotes. I shot a deer or two with it no coyotes yet. I am going to work on a 222 load with an X bullet so I have a combo deer coyote load to use with the 9.3. I recently read an article about a Scandinavian hunter who uses a 9.3/5.6x50r combo for Moose and Capercallie hunting and thinks it is perfect for that. I think of mine as two single shots in one.

[mchughcb]

I would only buy a set for fox and kangaroos. However i believe the 7x57R with is a better compromise and then a 12g handles everything else.

[Corjack]

I think you would like it. I love the 9.3/22 hornet combo of my BD 14.

[9.3x64]

I think you would like it. I love the 9.3/22 hornet combo of my BD 14.

Yeah I tend to agree.
I wouldn't underestimate the usefulness of a small bore.
I have 12g x 12g x 222 Remington drilling which I have owned for 30 years.
The 222 is very useful when you want to keep the noise down. Great for hare, rabbit and foxes at ranges a shotgun cannot reach.
A smallbore does not scare every other animal away for miles as well. This I think is one of the best advantages.
A 222 loaded with a very mild charge does not make much fuss but stll gets the job done.

[SPEEDY]

Its very simple ask yourself two questions.
1, is it cool.
2, do you want it.

If your answer is yes then I've alwsys found that you can soon find a use for it.