New Swede Sporter 9.3x57

[Uncle Grinch]

Picked up a Swede Sporter from my gunsmith recently. He replaced the worn barrel with Husqvarna 9.3x57 take off from another project. The bolt handle was replaced with a Remington 700 handle. Haven’t shot it yet, but plan to after the holiday. Got some 280 grain cast bullets and several boxes of jacketed on the shelf.

 

[Ben]

Uuuummm, very nice.

 

[Jeff H]

I am envious of that rifle.

THAT appeals to me much more than the really fine customs with nice checkering, skeletonized butt-plates/grip caps, etc. Those guns are nice, but I just love a plain-Jane rifle like this. Sound like a very fin cast-bullet caliber as well and I LOVE Mausers.

 

[Rushcreek]

Yes, as a matter of fact- i AM jealous.
What brand of scope (and power) is that?

 

[oscarflytyer]

Jeff - I know what you like (wink wink!) as do I! And why I like the one I got from you!

Looked at the 9.3x57, but need another caliber like another hole in my head. and with numerous 45-70s, a 43 Spanish, 38-55, 358 Win and 35 Remington - I am all good on big fat calibers...

 

[Uncle Grinch]

It’s in the safe right now, but if I remember correctly, it’s a Meopta 4X on a side mount. I removed it for right now.

 

[todd]

you will love that rifle!!! i do!!

i neck up 8x57 Prvi brass to 9.3x57. also, i did '06 brass to 9.3x57. i used 285gr Prvi RN to fire form it. then a 280gr RN GC and IMR4895.

i bought Bull Shop's 275gr WFN GC and the fun started. i killed 3 or 4 deer with it and every one of them was DRT.

~ 36 Caliber Cast Bullets ~

.366" ~ Ballard ~ adjustable weight ~ paper patch 36 Caliber ~ Lyman ~ 366408 ~ 250 grains ~ RN~PB 9.3 MM ~ Mountain Molds ~ 275...

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i tried to find a side scope mount, but i gave it to my gunsmith so he could D&T it normally.

the 9.3x57 is my 2nd favorite rifle. (the first is the Winchester m94 in 35/30-30.) if i had known about 9.3x57 years ago, it would be #1, well close to it.

 

[Jeff H]

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i tried to find a side scope mount, but i gave it to my gunsmith so he could D&T it normally.

the 9.3x57 is my 2nd favorite rifle. (the first is the Winchester m94 in 35/30-30.) if i had known about 9.3x57 years ago, it would be #1, well close to it.

Well, hey! Don't patch up those extra holes! You can slap a stick of "rail" on that baby and mount a laser, a light and a set of "co-witness," sideways sights on that thing and be the envy of the masses!

Kidding aside, those extra holes are lovely - a part of its history.

That IS a beautiful rifle and, again, I am envious.

 

[todd]

my gunsmith put screws into the holes, so all i need is a flat screwdriver!!!

 

[Uncle Grinch]

Been considering getting my Swede tapped for a receiver peep sight. My old eyes like them better than traditional iron sights and they don’t add much “clutter” to the receiver.

 

[StrawHat]

I had a Swedish Mauser. For many years, I was going to convert it to a larger cartridge. My idea was to punch it up to the 450 Marlin. Was all set to ship it off but right about then I began to appreciate the 45-70 less and less. Ended up selling the Mauser un-changed. Might get one to rework to a 40 rimless of some sort to complement my 405 WCF.

Kevin

 

[richhodg66]

Very nice rifle and in a caliber that should be very cast friendly.