Tikka 9.3x62

[Live_weighT34]

So I have found a Husqvarna M46 in 9.3x57 (that I would send out to get reamed up to 9.3x62) that I might grab this weekend however the fellow selling the rifle is supposed to be meeting another buyer and I’m next in line if it doesnt pan out.

In the likely event that he sells the rifle to the first guy, I have a line on a Tikka T3 lite in 30-06 that I would buy and do a barrel swap on to 9.3x62, I also have a Boyd’s laminate wood stock it would go in. Has anyone done this or something similar?

Appreciate all the feedback!

 

[letrbuck]

You could also send the tikka to JES to rebore instead of a brand new barrel

I've seen a couple factory 9.3x62 tikkas, but they are scarce in the US

simpsonltd.com gets quite a few husky 9.3s in too. They add inventory every day

 

[Sevens]

I’ll just say I really like the 9.3x62 cartridge. It’s like a 375 H&H lite. Would vote you add one, either tikka or Mauser.

 

[Fishermen0105]

So I have found a Husqvarna M46 in 9.3x57 (that I would send out to get reamed up to 9.3x62) that I might grab this weekend however the fellow selling the rifle is supposed to be meeting another buyer and I’m next in line if it doesnt pan out.

You may run into mag length issues in the m46. I have one in 9.3x57 and It looks to me like the extra length would be an issue. I’d opt for the 146 if it were me building a 9.3x62. The 9.3x57 is fun though if you reload. I have one of each.

 

[nockhunter]

So I have found a Husqvarna M46 in 9.3x57 (that I would send out to get reamed up to 9.3x62) that I might grab this weekend however the fellow selling the rifle is supposed to be meeting another buyer and I’m next in line if it doesnt pan out.

In the likely event that he sells the rifle to the first guy, I have a line on a Tikka T3 lite in 30-06 that I would buy and do a barrel swap on to 9.3x62, I also have a Boyd’s laminate wood stock it would go in. Has anyone done this or something similar?

Appreciate all the feedback!

You read my mind. I was looking at a 30-06 T3 at Cabelas just to have it re-bored to 9.3x62.

Mike

 

[Live_weighT34]

You could also send the tikka to JES to rebore instead of a brand new barrel

I've seen a couple factory 9.3x62 tikkas, but they are scarce in the US

simpsonltd.com gets quite a few husky 9.3s in too. They add inventory every day

I like the idea of reboring over a new barrel cause it would most likely be more cost effective however I do want a 22” barrel and a heavier contour. Just for personal preference.

I’ll check out that website! I’ve heard great things about the old husky rifles so I’ll most likely end up with one even if it’s only a 9.3x57. They’re not very expensive either.

 

[Live_weighT34]

I’ll just say I really like the 9.3x62 cartridge. It’s like a 375 H&H lite. Would vote you add one, either tikka or Mauser.

Love the blackbuck! A Mauser action would be preferred just so Otto Bock doesn’t come back and haunt me for using a push feed but I love my Tikka 300!

 

[Live_weighT34]

You may run into mag length issues in the m46. I have one in 9.3x57 and It looks to me like the extra length would be an issue. I’d opt for the 146 if it were me building a 9.3x62. The 9.3x57 is fun though if you reload. I have one of each.

I’ve heard both ways on that. I figured worst case I just don’t mess with the husky if I did end up with it and have fun with the 57.

It’s looking more and more like I’ll probably just build out a tikka for the 62.

 

[Live_weighT34]

You read my mind. I was looking at a 30-06 T3 at Cabelas just to have it re-bored to 9.3x62.

Mike

FULL SEND

 

[_S_R_]

Why not 35 Whelen

 

[Moose83]

A tikka t3 in 9.3x62 will be... um... sporty! Unless you actively add weight to it in the form of a heavier stock and optics

 

[TxxAgg]

JES rebore is a good option

 

[Live_weighT34]

Why not 35 Whelen

More versatile with heavy bullets (250gr plus) as some day I’d like to go to Australia & Africa to hunt buffalo. I don’t have anything against the 35 whelen, it’s just not a chambering I’m interested in.

 

[Live_weighT34]

A tikka t3 in 9.3x62 will be... um... sporty! Unless you actively add weight to it in the form of a heavier stock and optics

That’s one reason I’d rather do a barrel swap instead of a rebore, heavier contour, added irons and yeah a wood stock.