R8 9.3x62 Loads
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
I also have some Woody pills on the way. So will load with both of them to start with. Agree deerhunter338mag the cost of the pill is not really a big issue in the big picture.
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
So magnum primers are the go 338?deerhunter338mag wrote:Here is a link to a post I have already done on them. Nothing wrong with woodleigh's I have the 286gr snrn and they work very well on sambar. But the Germans are very good killer and I will go with the tugs/uni classic any day, and the, cost is nothing if it's a 34'' stag to me. But this is the best I got and I pulled the last shot just a bit at 100 meters
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
I think a magnum primer can help with such slow powder (64 grains load), but with a faster powder? Here in Spain I use powder in the range of the H3031 and H4064 for the 9,3x62. Did you still use magnum primers on them? Do you really have found group shrink?
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I found the difference with mag primers was a bit more speed and the grouping was so much better. I got on to mag primers after chatting to a guy when I was trying to get more speed when doing load development on the hydrostatic from Woodleigh. I tried them on every thing and was blown away by the accuracy and between 50 to 100fps more out of them. No signs of presser at all so the advice was fantastic.
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No worries thanks for the info mate! I will have a play with a few loads and primers that I have. Cheersdeerhunter338mag wrote:I found the difference with mag primers was a bit more speed and the grouping was so much better. I got on to mag primers after chatting to a guy when I was trying to get more speed when doing load development on the hydrostatic from Woodleigh. I tried them on every thing and was blown away by the accuracy and between 50 to 100fps more out of them. No signs of presser at all so the advice was fantastic.
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No probs good luck and look forward to see the groups you get.
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
Had a good day at the range today with my R93 Attache with the short 20" 9.3x62 barrel. It seems to shoot everything well, all loads are sub MOA but I found it likes some old Norma 286 grain Oryx bullets real well and shoots them to the same point of aim as Hornady 300 grain Dangerous game solids. This 3 shot group was fired with a Leupold VXIII 1.5-5 scope using the heavy Duplex Reticle. I fired several groups and this one is representative, the largest was only .62" CTC at 100 yards. The load was 67.0 grains of Hodgdon 4350 in Hornady cases and Federal 215 Gold Medal Magnum primer loaded to an over all length of 3.355", the note on the target is incorrect. I was also surprised to see the velocity at 2355 from this short barrel. The data says 2,400 from a 26" barrel. No pressure signs but recoil is stout.
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
The 9.3x62 is extremely accurate cal I'm always impressed with it.
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
I have recently developed a really useful load for my 9.3 R8.
Using a 190 gn ACP (Australian Custom Projectiles) and 63gns 2206h for about 2850 fps.
Makes the 9.3 a really versatile caliber for anything up this side of dangerous game - as flat as an 06 but just a bit more of a hammer!
Using a 190 gn ACP (Australian Custom Projectiles) and 63gns 2206h for about 2850 fps.
Makes the 9.3 a really versatile caliber for anything up this side of dangerous game - as flat as an 06 but just a bit more of a hammer!
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Interesting - they shoot well? I've 200 of these but have not had the time to work up a load. Can anyone tell me what 2206h translates to in other resellers codes (Hodgdon maybe)?mlg wrote:I have recently developed a really useful load for my 9.3 R8.
Using a 190 gn ACP (Australian Custom Projectiles) and 63gns 2206h for about 2850 fps.
Makes the 9.3 a really versatile caliber for anything up this side of dangerous game - as flat as an 06 but just a bit more of a hammer!
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
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ADI 2206H is the equivalent of Hodgdon of H4895 and IMR4895.
I have found these bullets to be very accurate. In my 9.3 they shoot .5" with that particular load, butbI also use 130 ACPs in my 270 win barrel and they shoot an extremely tight group in my R8. Very happy with the performance of the 130s on deer - I have yet to use the 190 9.3 in the field.
ADI 2206H is the equivalent of Hodgdon of H4895 and IMR4895.
I have found these bullets to be very accurate. In my 9.3 they shoot .5" with that particular load, butbI also use 130 ACPs in my 270 win barrel and they shoot an extremely tight group in my R8. Very happy with the performance of the 130s on deer - I have yet to use the 190 9.3 in the field.
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
Very interesting. It would be very interesting to hear how they perform on deer.mlg wrote:I have recently developed a really useful load for my 9.3 R8.
Using a 190 gn ACP (Australian Custom Projectiles) and 63gns 2206h for about 2850 fps.
Makes the 9.3 a really versatile caliber for anything up this side of dangerous game - as flat as an 06 but just a bit more of a hammer!
I wonder how they would go in the 9.3x64 Brenneke.
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
I am running a GS Custom 195 gr - South African projectile. Using Lapua brass, Federal 215M primers and 59 grains of ADI AR 2219 for an av. 2844 fps. Unbelievably accurate - less than 1/4 MOA at 100 yards. Yet to be tested on game however these projectiles have a good reputation.
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Re: R8 9.3x62 Loads
My favorite load, and the one I've settled on is using the 250 grain Nosler Accubond. It shoots "lights out" from my R8 20.5" fluted semi-weight. I've posted a few notes on it. With IMR 4895 and seated to the channeler grove in the bullet it did this group at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards coupled with my Zeiss 3-12X56mm HT with #6 ASV ring.
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