Which all around medium bore round?

[tahoe2]

Jason W

Ruger sells their Hawkeye African in 9.3x62 Mauser. The Ruger has controlled round feed like the original Mauser and a three position safety, like a Winchester model 70.
Their new L6 trigger is supposed to be a significant improvement, but the African is kinda pricey ($1000.00)
a CZ American is going to be the next closest to a Mauser and would be cheaper than a Ruger, but no CRF.
I take it back; the CZ is controlled round feed !!

 

[tahoe2]

Jason W

You might be able to find a custom converted military mauser for slightly less. check the auction sights.

 

[Gtscotty]

I have a Hawkeye African in 9.3x62, and would whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a medium bore African style rifle. The x62 is a Hoss when loaded up to its full potential. My current load kicks a 285gr prvi out of the barrel at 2450 fps. The rifle\cartridge combo could go a little warmer, but honestly loads hotter than that are no fun in a 7.5 lb rifle. As an aside, relatively cheap prvi brass and bullets for this round can be bought at Graf and sons.

While the Hawkeye African may retail for $1000, real purchase prices are a lot closer to ~$800 (I think mine was $780).

 

[tahoe2]

congrats GTscotty

I have been very intrigued with that round lately, a 35 Whelen on steroids, I like it.
Don't know if I could handle it, and no practical use for it for me, but who cares about practical !!
I want one, some day, on a mauser action, that's just me.

 

[Jason_W]

I think I'm pretty much settled on the 9.3 now. I'll keep my eyes open for a converted Mauser, but I really like the look of the CZ. I'm also a Ruger fan in general so I won't rule it out.

Now, how to raise the cash.

*starts collecting cans from the road side*

 

[wlewisiii]

There are two medium bores that I hope to get someday. A Winchester 94 rifle in .38-55 and a home built up mauser in 9,3x62. Both will be mainly range toys, though if I had the chance to go to Africa the 9,3 would be perfect. The Winchester is a "just because I think it would be fun".

Good luck with your choices.

 

[Gordon]

This one stirs me:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=318164143

 

[MCMXI]

I chose the .375 H&H Mag based on performance, history and availability.

I like what Jeff Cooper said about the .375H&H
Quote:
Kicks too hard to be generally useful, lacks the flat trajectory for long shots, and is not enough gun for Cape buffalo.

A .375 H&H Mag loaded with a 250gr TTSX or 235gr TSX from Barnes shoots fairly flat out to 300 yards. Recoil is very manageable with this cartridge and many Cape Buffalos have been taken with the .375 H&H.

250gr TTSX
100 yards: 1.6"
200 yards: 0.0"
300 yards: -7.1"

If I were going to Africa I'd probably take a .300 Win Mag or .300 WSM for plains game and a .458 Lott for dangerous game, but if I only wanted to take one rifle it'd be the .375 H&H Mag. With the right loads the .375 H&H can be used for plains game and dangerous game although it might not excel at either.

 

[jdh]

Jason W,

If you really would like an affordable 375 H&H PM me.

 

[Jason_W]

jdh,

If I was in a place to buy anything this second, I would hit you up. If you still have something available in about 6 months, let me know.

 

[Gtscotty]

Jason_w

I don't think you would go wrong with the Cz or the Ruger. My decision came down to the Cz 550 Fs and the Hawkeye African. While I don't regret my choice, I think I would have been just as happy with the Cz ( I'll probably have to get a 550 fs in some caliber, some day, those riles are just too pretty).

Also, Husqvarna commercial mausers in 9.3 land on gun broker occasionally, I bet they would be pretty slick rifles as well.