9.3 X 72

Bushmaster · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:51 pm Post subject: 9.3 X 72

Looking for brass, bullets and complete rounds.

Will be loading for a double 16 Ga with 9.3 X 72 under barrel.

Aloysius · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:07 am Post subject: Re: 9.3 X 72

You found your way to a "Drilling"... don't tell me it's an original or a copy of the survuval rifle they gave to the Austrian pilots (I think before WW II)?
Be carefull: the 9,3x72 R is a lot weaker than the 9,3x62, the 9,3x64 or the 9,3x74 R. I would suggest to start with a soft lead bullet and a full case of black powder. At the same time you could load some cal 16 with BP and slugs (Brenneke) or buckshot. I even would suggest to start with these BP cal 16 reloads!
I think you're now starting something that can bring lots of joy and fun...

and I'll try to help a little using the Autralian helpline Smile

Elvis · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:46 am Post subject: Re: 9.3 X 72

interesting combination....definately will be wanting to start real low and maybe stay there.... I will have a dig around for some data...and also see what you can make brass out of,there is usually something else that works. you got dies yet??

Elvis · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:53 am Post subject: Re: 9.3 X 72

www.sellier-bellot.cz/...etail/240/ looks like factory amunition is out there.

Elvis · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:54 am Post subject: Re: 9.3 X 72

there are a couple of u tube clips of 16ga doubles with this one underneath.

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:51 am Post subject: Re: 9.3 X 72

Guess I should have given a little more information. I still have to find out who manufactured it. My friend and Vince's has it. It's European manufactured in 1900 and fully engraved. Both bores and the rifle bore are clean and shinny. Rifling is bold and sharp.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:23 am Post subject: Re: 9.3 X 72

What a neat sounding gun! Pictures please!

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:44 am Post subject: Re: 9.3 X 72

More information...German/Austrian drilling. Nitro proof stamps.

Vince · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: 9.3 X 72

Sounds like the range at Larry's place is going to get a bit of a workout mate...oustanding...wish I was back there.

Email inbound mate.