britreloader Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I have a 98 action I am rebarrelling and am trying to decide between 35 whelen and 9.3 x 62 mauser. Both will fit the original 8mm box because the cartridge length is within acceptable specs. I had decided on 35 whelen because it was basically a necked up 30-06. However 9.3x62 mauser seems more fitting for the gun and the barrel costs are compareable. bullets, as I am a reloader also are within a couple dollars of each other per hundred. Anyone have any information or opinion that could help in this decision?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladymere Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 How is the bullet selection and availability between the 9MM and the 9.3 MM? You say that the 9.3 is a more fitting choice but remember the 9x63 (very similar to .35 Whelen, close enough to be almost indistinguishable) is an old European cartridge, that pre dates the .35 Whelen and would also be fitting in a Mauser. Vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailormilan2 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 9.3x62mm Mauser.....bullet dia. .365", case length 2.42", COL. 3.29" 35 Whelen.................bullet dia. .358", case length 2.494",COL. 3.340" 9.3x62mm Mauser.....bullet weight 256 gr SP, MV 2560 fps, ME 3726 fp Reload...63.0 gr IMR 4350............ 250 gr SP, MV 2600 fps, ME 3754 fp .............57.0 gr H414............... 286 gr SP, MV 2500 fps, ME 3970 fp BC .410 Hornady .482 Nosler Partition 35 Whelen............bullet weight 250 gr SP, MV 2400 fps, ME 3197 fp Reload...52.5 gr IMR 4895........ 250 gr SP, MV 2500 fps, ME 3470 fp BC .375 Hornady .446 Nosler Partition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I prefer the 9.3x62. Has worked well in Africa for over 104 years. Better heavy bullets for the 9.3's. You can get up to a 320 grain pill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradD Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I'm working on a 9.3x62 right now and starting to get gushy over it. Everything for it is readily available, brass costs more than 35W, but check Graf's. More 9.3 bullets than you would ever guess. Tons of loading data. I'm with Mike on this one. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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