Thread: 9.3 x 62? Can you find it in NZ

Originally Posted by UndercoverPalmtree

On a separate note, would 9.3x62 even be good for NZ hunting? Generally out here in Romania we're hunting wild boars but they're much larger than what you probably find in NZ (150+ KG is pretty average). Shooting distance are usually 75-150m. I know that 9.3x62 isn't a great long-range cartridge so I thought about maybe buying a 30.06 barrel instead and leave the 9.3x62 behind. I'm not really sure what the typical shooting distances are for you guys. When I did a guided hunt near Wellington last year we shot out at around 150-200m but I'm not sure if in general you need a better long range cartridge for New Zealand.

Not really ideal in NZ
The 30-06 you mentioned will do all you need
The 9.3 is good in the bush but vastly more than you need.

I played around with the 9.3 because I liked big powerful rifles.
Then I discovered Black Powder and got into 50 cals and let the 9.3 go.

A decent 30 cal will do everything you want in nz