9.3×74mm R (designated as the 9,3 x 74 R by the C.I.P.)

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9,3 × 74 R
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designed in Germany around 1900.

Design

The 9.3×74mmR is of a rimmed, bottleneck design and uses a diameter bullet, usually weighing . According to

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, at this weight the velocity is and energy is . 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,

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formerly produced the

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falling-block rifle in this cartridge, but have currently discontinued production of any rifles in this caliber.Single Shot rifles
at Ruger web site The cartridge is also a very popular chambering for

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and

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, including the famous

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manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. It was primarily used 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.

References

External links

A Most Marvelous Metric - The 9.3mm holds the light heavyweight crown among European bore sizes and should be more popular stateside than it is - by Craig Boddington

Jagen Weltweit, 9,3x74 R by Norbert Klups

C.I.P. TDCC sheet 9,3 x 74 R
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Design

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