9.3×74mmR

9.3×74mm R is a medium-bore cartridge 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 Hornady, 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, 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".
A 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.