I want this
I know a lot of folks here share my interest in the unusual, interesting, and unnecessary. I would like to own this rifle and hunt moose with it.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=451327899
You betcha you should want it...
by John Meeker 
, United States, Tuesday, November 04, 2014, 08:24 (3613 days ago) @ cubrock
perfect round in a perfect gun, so to speak. When Sweden was sell Huskys -- commercial and Mil - by the boatload, it was on my shopping list. Went for some other item de Jour. Keep and eye on it, for a possible good buy,
Moose
by Creeker , Hardwoods, Tuesday, November 04, 2014, 18:05 (3613 days ago) @ cubrock
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A Husky in a classic calibre.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Thursday, November 06, 2014, 06:09 (3611 days ago) @ cubrock
What's not to like?
THE Scando 'elk' [moose] gum; also fave African light
by John Meeker , United States, Thursday, November 06, 2014, 08:01 (3611 days ago) @ Hoot
rifle, for many colonists. Whacked big stuff in a pinch, as well. Never compared ballistics with, say, .35 Whelen. But, the Metric can hold it's head up in the Medium Bore Division. Nothing wrong that vintage workmanship, either. Jus' sayin'; not buyin',
In print, it has been referred to as "The Metric Whelen"
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Thursday, November 06, 2014, 08:25 (3611 days ago) @ John Meeker
For same weight bullets, performance is about the same. The 'standard' weight for the 9.3x62 is a 286gr which is a skosh heavier than the usual Whelen bullet. That, coupled with typical 9.3 bullet construction, gives great penetration...a must for the big critters.
Seems a good cartridge for cast bullets as well
Been doing some reading and like what I read. The one thing that turns me off this gun is the replacement synthetic stock, though it at least looks like nice wood in the pics. I like such old classic guns in original dress. The price is a bit high unless that scope is worth $400 or $500. In correspondence, the seller says they think that brand is akin to Zeiss in quality. From what I have read, he may be right, but there is precious little available on that brand. The guns themselves, with no scope or mount and with original stock, can be had for well under $400.
I am not in a position to be thinking of such a purchase, but that may not necessarily stop me. I really like that gun. :)
Thanks for all the input!
Scope is quality stated, tho' not much known here...
by John Meeker , United States, Thursday, November 06, 2014, 10:49 (3611 days ago) @ cubrock
market value may be 'X", but first one must find that buyer for an obscure and older Euro-scope. The syntho stock isn't so bad; can always be addressed if yo really like the gun. I'll bet he isn't being over-run with interested buyers, any ol' how. You might keep the 'interest' going with him as a seller, and if you prove to be the only fish -- well-- reductions can happen. does he have dies, brass or any other stuff...if he doesn't, that's a negative that may be mentioned in passing. String it out long and gently enough,,and he pay yopu to take it...or at least sell at a comfortable price for you both---good luck. Hope ya can fill that cravin'..
Wise words
I think I will go into holding pattern on it and see if I can get the price down. If I did buy it, I would leave it as is, including the scope. I like it just how it sits. It just looks right (insofar as the stock still bothers me a bit versus having an original). He doesn't have dies, components, etc. That is a cost consideration for sure.
Thanks again! I'll let everyone know if I get it.
I have just started working with a No. 1 in said caliber.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, November 07, 2014, 05:40 (3610 days ago) @ cubrock
Only put it on paper so far and just once at that. RCBS dies are run-of-the-mill (Group A?) prices and I picked up 100x Hornady brass on sale somewhere. Roger Cox directed me to the Privi 286-er's at Graf's for $39/100. So far, I am impressed. The 9.3x57, on the other hand, is quite a bit more expensive to gear up for.
I have just started working with a No. 1 in said caliber.
by John Meeker , United States, Friday, November 07, 2014, 20:11 (3609 days ago) @ Hoot
Reports needed, eventually. I've become sorta a 'medium everything' speed, weight, gun type -- sorta a boring ol fart. OTOH my wore out shoulders and wrists appreciate the moderation, the loads are easy to find and do, the accuracy is quite up to my skills. Heck, at this rate of retrogression, I may need a single-shot dedicated to .38 Spec wadcutters -- A boys vintage .410 hammer gun would take a glue-in liner just fine. However, that's after I clear off the more than six, but less than twelve assorted projects .... none of which are especially remunerative in re-sale value once completed
Must be second childhood to have re-found a liking for simple stuff, tho I appreciatte as much as ever 'fine and complex'..