What to buy: 9.3x62 vs .338 Win Mag

[csmcclain]

Need a quick poll. I’m looking at medium-large bore cartridges, and I’m stuck between these two guns:

1. Winchester Model 70 in .338 Win Mag
2. Husqvarna 640 in 9.3x62,

I have no real use for either, but I want one (or both). Both are basically pristine, and both have 24” barrels.

 

[Al "Shifty" Schultz]

Need a quick poll. I’m looking at medium-large bore cartridges, and I’m stuck between these two guns:

1. Winchester Model 70 in .338 Win Mag
2. Husqvarna 640 in 9.3x62,

I have no real use for either, but I want one (or both). Both are basically pristine, and both have 24” barrels.

Since you are polling I'll respond.. both the Husky and the Winchester are stellar rifles IMO.. I'm a bigger fan of the .338 Win Mag... Only because I'm more familiar with it and in our country ammo is more accessible.

 

[Ron Dan]

Need a quick poll. I’m looking at medium-large bore cartridges, and I’m stuck between these two guns:

1. Winchester Model 70 in .338 Win Mag
2. Husqvarna 640 in 9.3x62,

I have no real use for either, but I want one (or both). Both are basically pristine, and both have 24” barrels.

I like both options here. What are the details on the Model 70? What variant is it? Do you have pics? Push feed or CRF?

 

[Milo'sSyndicate]

NOW you're talkin!!!
What year is the M70, and/or which one has the better optic on it already?

I voted .338WM just for ammo availability in middle of nowhere, don't know where you are but in the same time zone as me; Buy em while you're still suckin' airtime!
Have you looked at the .375 Ruger or 35 Whelen yet?

 

[csmcclain]

Neither have optics, but both are optic ready. The Winchester is a late 80s XTR Sporter Magnum.

As for ammo, if I go 9.3, I’ll probably order a case of PPU SPs.

 

[Al "Shifty" Schultz]

Neither have optics, but both are optic ready. The Winchester is a late 80s XTR Sporter Magnum.

As for ammo, if I go 9.3, I’ll probably order a case of PPU SPs.

Both are excellent cartridges. Both are very capable, both rifles are exceptional rifles... Husky has always made an excellent firearm albeit underrated. When you plan your adventure or imagine the hunt, which one do you visualize yourself carrying? The reality is, whichever one you choose, you get a few hundred rounds of ammo for it and it will last you. But whichever you choose, take it on at least one or two epic adventures.

 

[csmcclain]

Both are excellent cartridges. Both are very capable, both rifles are exceptional rifles... Husky has always made an excellent firearm albeit underrated. When you plan your adventure or imagine the hunt, which one do you visualize yourself carrying? The reality is, whichever one you choose, you get a few hundred rounds of ammo for it and it will last you. But whichever you choose, take it on at least one or two epic adventures.

Neither and both. I’ll definitely kill something with it. I don’t picture a specific gun being carried, but I’m thinking about something heavier with an LPVO for elk in dark timber, hence these. That said, it’s not a need.

 

[csmcclain]

Have you looked at the .375 Ruger or 35 Whelen yet?

Considered both. Looking for a .375 H&H right now.

 

[Ron Dan]

Neither have optics, but both are optic ready. The Winchester is a late 80s XTR Sporter Magnum.

As for ammo, if I go 9.3, I’ll probably order a case of PPU SPs.

You have to try the Buffalo Bore 286gr Spitzer Soft Point if you go with the Husqer.

Given that the Model 70 is PRF, I lean towards the 9.3 for sure.

 

[Steven Donovan]

What are you planning to do? What is your target? What are you trying to hunt? I won't comment on the rifles themselves, but I will ask about the cartridges.

If just for fun... I would say the 9.3x62. Also, if you decide to do actual hunting with it, I think the 9.3x62 is a lot more versatile against a wider range of animals than the .338 Win Mag.

 

[Milo'sSyndicate]

Neither have optics, but both are optic ready. The Winchester is a late 80s XTR Sporter Magnum.

As for ammo, if I go 9.3, I’ll probably order a case of PPU SPs.

Well, there's another caveat to add here; the calibers are both for WTH gets in front of you, that's for sure.....no worries. If you can handle them both, pick them up and feel the balance in a one-handed carry.....does it "hit" your sparking spots in the brain when you look at it, how it FEELs........that's the rifle you'll carry around no matter which woods you're bumming around in......Elmer Keith used to shoot jack rabbits with a 30-06, did he GAFF about somebody's "gun choice" questions? Nope. Drive on Brother! .....and a definitive Plus 1 on the Buffalo Bore ammo selections, for both of those rifles.