LOW PRESSURE LOADS

[Double Trouble]

Bill:

I haven't tried their ammo because I was told that it may be too hot for my gun (due to dimensional differences like my slightly smaller bore) & the lack of nitro proofs on the rifle barrel. Just like there are different "power levels" of commercial 45-70 ammo, there are difference power levels (in term of reloading data, that is...) for this old caliber.

In fact, some of these old guns bear rifling that was intended specifically for lead bullets vs. jacketed ones.

S&B brass may work for me - I'd have to see how thick the rims are, as that's my problem with that one old RWS round.

[Harry Collins]

John,

That is still one hell of a cartridge! I sure hope you get the bottom barrel hot without as much trouble as you have had.

Harry

[Double Trouble]

Thanks Harry.

Bottom line - I just need to get of my *** and set up my old loading press, get some dies, try some bullets & experiment with some of the smokeless loads that a trusted source has given me. I used to reload several rifle calibers in addition to 12 and 20 gauge shotshells - but that was years ago... I will do it one of these days, and I'll let you all know how she shoots. I love the 38-55 cartridge, and if this 9.3 is anywhere near as fun as that round, I'm in for a great time !

[Bill Murphy]

The 9.3X72 is very similar to the 38-55. I don't thing the S&B ammo is loaded so that it would blow up a gun with a plastic barrel, much less your gun. It would certainly be worth a try.