cz 550 full stock 9.3 x 62

[jsl3170]

Howdy everyone,

wondering if anyone can share some experience with their rifle in the above configuration? considering one for the wife. it would be worked over and various modifications made, but overall it's a nice compact size with very tolerable recoil for all shooters given reasonable technique.

thanks!

 

[NCsmitty]

I've not shot that round, but I'm sure it will have a fairly stout recoil for your wife. What are you planning to hunt with it?


NCsmitty

 

[browningguy]

They are pretty decent guns, the 9.3x62 is roughly the European equivalent of a .375 H&H, so recoil is not exactly tame. Several African countries that normally require the .375 as the minimum for dangerous game make an exception for the 9.3.

The only downside to the full stock gun is the hogback stock design. It's not the best for using a scope, and in my opinion the CZ US model stock handles recoil better, the hogback tends to give you more muzzle rise.

 

[Runningman]

The 9.3x62 is a really versatile cartridge and is more than capable of taking anything in North America.

I have a CZ 550 FS in 30-06 and a CZ 550 American in 6.5x55 and 9.3x62. Your model selection should depend on if you are going to scope your rifle or not. The 550 FS hogs back style stock works best with the stock iron sights. The CZ550 American works better using a scope than the CZ550 FS.

The CZ 550FS actually increases felt recoil over the CZ 550 American because the hogs back style stock drops off so much from bore centerline. Something you may want to consider if this is for your wife.

 

[jsl3170]

thanks all. in terms of hunting what, well anything really! good to know about the recoil runningman. perhaps shortening the barrel on the american version and the appropriate stock mods would be the ticket. have you ever run loads less than 286 grains for bullet weight??

 

[Runningman]

have you ever run loads less than 286 grains for bullet weight??

Sure have, tried the 270 Speer my rifle doesn't seem to like them. But it does like 250 grain Nosler Ballistic tips, 250 Grain Nosler Accubonds, and 250 Grain Barnes TSX FB bullets. Used the 250 grain Accubond to take a Moose in Canada, worked excellent.

 

[SaxonPig]

I like the rifle (have one in 30-06) but I am not too keen on oddball calibers. Why are you considering the 9.3 over more readily available calibers?

 

[eldon519]

Im' curious how you came to want this combination. It's a hard to find round that is certainly on the large side for North American game. If you're hunting big bears, elk, or moose, I suppose it would make sense. Still, seems like a lot of gun to select for the average woman.

 

[vis35]

I have a CZ model 550 full stock in 9.3X62MM and the same gun in 7X57MM Mauser. If I had it all to do over again I would buy the LUX or the American model. The CZ’s are very nice rifles and I bought the full stock versions because I like the style, but I found out through shooting that I can pull my shots 4” low at 100 yards by wrapping in with the sling, pulling down on the forend with the sling puts downward pressure on the muzzle and causes the gun to shoot low. So now my sling is just a carrying strap rather than a shooting aid. The 9.3 has a bit less power than the .375 H&H, more like a .35 Whelan ( I often describe it as a .36 Whelan), but a bit less recoil too, but still stout. It will take any game in North America, but ammo can be hard to find.

 

[dogtrainer]

9.3 x 62 is a versitile cartridge

I have the CZ full stock version of the 9.3 x 62. I like it because it is a lot of fire power in a small compact package. The recoil is moderate for the amount of plow through the bullets have from this cartridge.

I have loaded a variety of paper-patched .357" bullets for inexpensive plinking. I have also created a paper-patched shotshell for this cartridge using two stacked Speer .357 shot capsules. With #9 shot the rifle goes off as if it were a 410 shot gun.

Finally, I fire form cartridges for this caliber by using 30-06 and 270 brass cases.

 

[jsl3170]

well, ammo availability is not an issue to me. most recoil in small to medium calibers is acceptable with a proper fitted stock and good shooting technique. honestly, i'm not totally sold on the caliber; it's just that it is a very well thought of round that gets it done across a broad spectrum of game; then again so does the 30 06 so who knows?

I appreciate the input though!

 

[jbrooks]

I can absolutely affirm that the 9.3 x 62mm is an outstanding round, having hunted with one in my custom 98 Mauser for 20 years. I am a firm believer in it's ability to take anything on this planet. I shoot Speer 270 and Norma 286 gr. bullets (Alaska).

My Mauser has the Euro stock and recoil is quite stiff, quite a bit more than 30-06 with 180 gr. bullets.

I have a CZ 550, but not the Mannlicher stock version. I think a CZ in 9.2 x 62mm would be perfect.

Ammo is readily available and getting easier (Midway, for example). The 9.3 mm bullets are growing in number and variety. You CAN fireform 30-06, but you will suffer early case seperation. The Norma and RWS brass is available from Midway. You will get many reloads from 9.3mm brass.

JWB

 

[Maverick223]

They are pretty decent guns, the 9.3x62 is roughly the European equivalent of a .375 H&H, so recoil is not exactly tame. Several African countries that normally require the .375 as the minimum for dangerous game make an exception for the 9.3.

I believe you are referring to the 9.3x64 Brenneke, which is quite a bit more powerful than the 9.3x62 (comparable to the .35 Whelen), which is not anemic. I do not believe the 9.3x62 is a legal cartridge to use for hunting large game in Africa, but the 9.3x64 is specifically exempted from the minimal caliber requirements in some countries.

perhaps shortening the barrel on the american version and the appropriate stock mods would be the ticket.

I don't believe so, less barrel=less weight=more recoil, with the additional side effect of less barrel=less velocity=less energy.