9.3×74mmR
9.3×74mm R (designated as the 9,3 x 74 R by the C.I.P.) is a medium-bore cartridge designed in Germany around 1900.
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9.3×74mmR
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- rifle cartridge.
- Period
- 1900.
- Region
- Germany and German Empire.
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Design
The 9.3×74mmR is of a rimmed, bottleneck design and uses a.366-inch (9.3 mm) diameter bullet, usually weighing 286-grain (18.5 g). According to Hornady, at this weight the velocity is 2,362 ft/s (720 m/s) and energy is 3,536 ft⋅lbf (4,794 J). This cartridge is used for hunting medium to large game animals and is very popular in Europe for wild boar. It remains a popular cartridge for African safari hunting in countries with more German influence like Namibia, favored as a continental alternative to the more popular.375 H&H Magnum. Outside Europe, Ruger formerly produced the Ruger No. 1 falling-block rifle in this cartridge, but have currently discontinued production of any rifles in this caliber. The cartridge is a popular chambering for double rifles and combination guns in Germany, and is a favourite for many European hunters; having been described as the "queen of deer cartridges". An M30 Luftwaffe Drilling, manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn in this chambering, was issued for use by downed German pilots as a survival weapon for hunting and self-defense purposes, while serving in the North African campaign during World War II.
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1900
9.3×74mmR first recorded.
1900
9.3×74mmR is recorded from 1900.
1900
9.3×74mmR was established or created in 1900.
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