| 9.3×74R | |
| Origin: | Germany |
| Type: | Rifle |
| Design Date: | c. |
| Production Date: | c. 1900–present |
| Is Si Specs: | yes |
| Case Type: | Rimmed, bottleneck |
| Bullet: | 9.30 |
| Neck: | 9.92 |
| Shoulder: | 10.40 |
| Base: | 11.90 |
| Rim Dia: | 13.35 |
| Rim Thick: | 1.40 |
| Case Length: | 74.70 |
| Length: | 94.50 |
| Case Capacity: | 5.39 |
| Rifling: | 360 mm (1-14.2") |
| Primer: | Large rifle |
| Max Pressure: | 340.00 |
| Pressure Method: | C.I.P. |
| Bw1: | 230 |
| Btype1: | Norma Ecostrike |
| Vel1: | 2559 |
| En1: | 3345 |
| Bw2: | 247 |
| Btype2: | KS |
| Vel2: | 2460 |
| En2: | 3319 |
| Bw3: | 285 |
| Btype3: | Norma Oryx |
| Vel3: | 2329 |
| En3: | 3434 |
| Test Barrel Length: | 610mm |
| Balsrc: | Norma[1] |
9.3×74mm R (designated as the 9,3 x 74 R by the C.I.P.)[2] is a medium-bore cartridge designed in Germany around 1900.[3]
The 9.3×74mmR is of a rimmed, bottleneck design and uses a 0.366inches diameter bullet, usually weighing 286gr. According to Hornady, at this weight the velocity is 2362.2ft/s and energy is 3536ft.lbf. 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.[4]
The cartridge is also a very popular chambering for double rifles and combination guns, including the famous M30 Luftwaffe Drilling 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.