9.3X57 Mauser - Page 3

Wyosmith · August 29, 2017, 11:33 AM

Shot the rifle in the pictures above yesterday with iron sights. Zeroed it center at 100 yards.
I am not able to shoot with my old eyes the way I could when I was younger, but it was not too bad. 5 shots into 2.2" at 100. I hope to get the scope rings today. If I do I'll see what I can do with the scope. I love the old style classic sight and the lines of the 1910 eastern German rifles. Even at 2 MOA, I feel satisfied that I could do what I need to do with this rifle out to 300 yards, and the irons will be back-ups for the scope. This aging thing doesn't seem to have a good side, so I have to concede that the scope is going to be the main sight.

In any case I think I have a nice light hunting rifle here. I hope to make Antelope, deer and elk meat with it in the not-too-distant future.

I'll use the bullet that shoots best as long as it's useful for game killing. I am hoping it will be the 235 grain re-sized .375 bullets we are talking over here, but if the 286 grain PPUs shoot better I'll accept them, even if I only get 2100 FPS from them. If I can get 2400-2500 from the 235 grain bullets it will give me more range I think. I thing the 2100 FPS loads may not open the bullets up at anything past 200 yards. If I can get 2400-2500 from the Speer 235 grain, I may get an honest 400-450 yard hunting rifle.

Load work coming up. I'll post my results when I have them

huntfisheat · August 29, 2017, 11:38 AM

Nice 2 moa is great for sights and a mannlicher stock what kind of scope is made or german style

the possum · August 29, 2017, 01:06 PM

Don't know if it's what you're looking for, but Buffalo Arms also carries the original soft jacket flat nose 9.3mm bullets meant for the 9.3x72R Drillings. They're about 200 grains.

Wyosmith · August 29, 2017, 02:32 PM

The scope is made by Votex. It was a gift from a friend.
30MM Straight tube, 1X to 6X. The straight tube makes it work well and clear the iron sights by only about 1/16" and the 3MM tube makes it nice and bright.

I'll probably use the same type on my up-coming 9.3X62 also.

huntfisheat · August 29, 2017, 03:16 PM

What base be nice with a qd mount

Wyosmith · August 29, 2017, 07:47 PM

I thought about a QD mount, but I just used a Leupold. I hope not to have to remove the scope much, and I always carry a Swiss Army Knife, so I can when I need to. Return to zero is close with the Leupold (Redfield) system, but not exact.

Wyosmith · September 9, 2017, 10:41 PM

Now scoped. Shoots quite well.
I loaded some 270 grain Speer bullets. I have had VERY poor results with these bullets on game from my 9.3X74R, but I had a few boxes left over, so I loaded them up to see how the gun will shoot. I am getting just over 1 MOA.
I think this is going to be a real gem in the woods looking for elk, bear and maybe moose. I'll use it on deer and antelope too for the fun of it.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr

huntfisheat · September 10, 2017, 06:03 PM

Looking good i like the chamfer on the bottom metal

Wyosmith · September 14, 2017, 09:34 PM

I was going to try to get my elk with my 6.5X54 Mann/Scho this year, but I may use one of the 9.3s. This one, or the 9.3X74R Ruger #1 I have.
I will make the call the day I go out for them i guess

azar92 · September 15, 2017, 02:38 PM

Wyosmith,

Looks great! I love threads like these were you get to see a rifle build from start to finish. The end result is fantastic. Good job and thanks for sharing.

Wyosmith · September 15, 2017, 02:40 PM

Thanks for saying so azar.

sako2 · September 16, 2017, 01:15 AM

Wyosmith that is some beautiful work.

Mr. Hill · September 16, 2017, 07:32 PM

Wow! That rifle is beautiful! I really like it!
A custom rifle made by a skilled craftsman is a sight to behold.

Wyosmith · September 16, 2017, 07:48 PM

Thanks guys.
I am hoping I pile up a lot of elk with it in the years to come.
As I age I realize there will not be as many elk hunts coming as there are past.

Take note guys, hunt like you mean it, because someday you will have the memories and those will make you smile when you can't go anymore.
Live in a way that you can be proud of what you have done. Live in a way that makes others want to do as you have done because you will only pass through this world one time.

September 9, 2017, 10:41 PM	#57
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	Now scoped. Shoots quite well. I loaded some 270 grain Speer bullets. I have had VERY poor results with these bullets on game from my 9.3X74R, but I had a few boxes left over, so I loaded them up to see how the gun will shoot. I am getting just over 1 MOA. I think this is going to be a real gem in the woods looking for elk, bear and maybe moose. I'll use it on deer and antelope too for the fun of it. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr

August 29, 2017, 11:33 AM	#51
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	Shot the rifle in the pictures above yesterday with iron sights. Zeroed it center at 100 yards. I am not able to shoot with my old eyes the way I could when I was younger, but it was not too bad. 5 shots into 2.2" at 100. I hope to get the scope rings today. If I do I'll see what I can do with the scope. I love the old style classic sight and the lines of the 1910 eastern German rifles. Even at 2 MOA, I feel satisfied that I could do what I need to do with this rifle out to 300 yards, and the irons will be back-ups for the scope. This aging thing doesn't seem to have a good side, so I have to concede that the scope is going to be the main sight. In any case I think I have a nice light hunting rifle here. I hope to make Antelope, deer and elk meat with it in the not-too-distant future. I'll use the bullet that shoots best as long as it's useful for game killing. I am hoping it will be the 235 grain re-sized .375 bullets we are talking over here, but if the 286 grain PPUs shoot better I'll accept them, even if I only get 2100 FPS from them. If I can get 2400-2500 from the 235 grain bullets it will give me more range I think. I thing the 2100 FPS loads may not open the bullets up at anything past 200 yards. If I can get 2400-2500 from the Speer 235 grain, I may get an honest 400-450 yard hunting rifle. Load work coming up. I'll post my results when I have them

August 29, 2017, 11:38 AM	#52
huntfisheat Junior member Join Date: January 13, 2016 Posts: 24	Nice 2 moa is great for sights and a mannlicher stock what kind of scope is made or german style

August 29, 2017, 01:06 PM	#53
the possum Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 555	Don't know if it's what you're looking for, but Buffalo Arms also carries the original soft jacket flat nose 9.3mm bullets meant for the 9.3x72R Drillings. They're about 200 grains.

August 29, 2017, 02:32 PM	#54
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	The scope is made by Votex. It was a gift from a friend. 30MM Straight tube, 1X to 6X. The straight tube makes it work well and clear the iron sights by only about 1/16" and the 3MM tube makes it nice and bright. I'll probably use the same type on my up-coming 9.3X62 also.

August 29, 2017, 03:16 PM	#55
huntfisheat Junior member Join Date: January 13, 2016 Posts: 24	What base be nice with a qd mount

August 29, 2017, 07:47 PM	#56
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	I thought about a QD mount, but I just used a Leupold. I hope not to have to remove the scope much, and I always carry a Swiss Army Knife, so I can when I need to. Return to zero is close with the Leupold (Redfield) system, but not exact.

September 10, 2017, 06:03 PM	#58
huntfisheat Junior member Join Date: January 13, 2016 Posts: 24	Looking good i like the chamfer on the bottom metal

September 14, 2017, 09:34 PM	#59
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	I was going to try to get my elk with my 6.5X54 Mann/Scho this year, but I may use one of the 9.3s. This one, or the 9.3X74R Ruger #1 I have. I will make the call the day I go out for them i guess

September 15, 2017, 02:38 PM	#60
azar92 Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 209	Wyosmith, Looks great! I love threads like these were you get to see a rifle build from start to finish. The end result is fantastic. Good job and thanks for sharing.

September 15, 2017, 02:40 PM	#61
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	Thanks for saying so azar.

September 16, 2017, 01:15 AM	#62
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 741	Wyosmith that is some beautiful work.

September 16, 2017, 07:32 PM	#63
Mr. Hill Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2015 Posts: 384	Wow! That rifle is beautiful! I really like it! A custom rifle made by a skilled craftsman is a sight to behold.

September 16, 2017, 07:48 PM	#64
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	Thanks guys. I am hoping I pile up a lot of elk with it in the years to come. As I age I realize there will not be as many elk hunts coming as there are past. Take note guys, hunt like you mean it, because someday you will have the memories and those will make you smile when you can't go anymore. Live in a way that you can be proud of what you have done. Live in a way that makes others want to do as you have done because you will only pass through this world one time.