Lindcott Armory Rifle · CIP
9.3x74mmR
Rimmed version of 9.3mm for European double rifles and combination guns.
- Caliber
- 0.3661″ · 9.3 mm
- Introduced
- 1900
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1900
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- RWS
- Manufacturer
- RWS
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 82 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:14
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 49,313 psi
- Eff. range
- 200 yd
- Max range
- 3500 yd
- Recoil
- 22–30 ft·lb
Ballistics
- By real loads
- 2,200–2,550 fps · 55 loads
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Performance
Buy links open 9.3x74mmR ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.30 | 0.366 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.92 | 0.391 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.40 | 0.409 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 5.5° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.90 | 0.469 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 13.35 | 0.526 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.40 | 0.055 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 13.20 | 0.520 | ≈ |
| Case length | 74.70 | 2.941 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 96.50 | 3.799 | ~ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 9.3x74mmR is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 55 active loads across 14 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 57 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma | Oryx 232gr | 232 | Oryx | 2,625 | 3,549 | — |
| Barnes | TSX BT 250gr | 250 | TSX BT | 2,600 | 3,752 | — |
| Prvi Partizan | PPU Rifle | 232 | FMJ | 2,550 | 3,349 | — |
| Hornady | LEVERevolution | 232 | DGX Bonded | 2,550 | 3,349 | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | Rifle | 232 | FMJ Solid | 2,550 | 3,349 | — |
| RWS | RWS Rifle | 232 | Monolithic Solid | 2,550 | 3,349 | — |
| Norma | African PH | 232 | Bonded Soft Point | 2,550 | 3,349 | — |
| Kynoch | Big Game / Nitro Express | 232 | Metal Covered Soft Nose | 2,550 | 3,349 | — |
| GECO | Zero SP 258gr | 258 | Zero | 2,500 | 3,580 | — |
| RWS | ID Classic 258gr | 258 | ID Classic | 2,500 | 3,580 | — |
| Hornady | LEVERevolution | 250 | DGS | 2,450 | 3,331 | — |
| Prvi Partizan | PPU Rifle | 250 | Soft Point | 2,450 | 3,331 | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | Rifle | 250 | Monolithic Solid | 2,450 | 3,331 | — |
| Norma | African PH | 250 | Woodleigh Solid | 2,450 | 3,331 | — |
| RWS | RWS Rifle | 250 | TSX | 2,450 | 3,331 | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Suitable powders
2 reloading powders listed for 9.3x74mmR, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in 9.3x74mmR
12 models in the database chamber 9.3x74mmR. Browse all →
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 1900 for European single-shot and double rifles. The rimmed case works perfectly in break-action guns. Very popular in Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia for moose, bear, and boar. Also used extensively in Africa. The rimmed design prevents use in bolt actions but ideal for doubles and drillings.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9.3x74mmR use?
- 9.3x74mmR typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9.3x74mmR?
- 9.3x74mmR uses a 0.3661″ (9.3 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9.3x74mmR still in production?
- 9.3x74mmR is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 9.3x74mmR used for?
- 9.3x74mmR is primarily used for hunting.
- What are the best powders for 9.3x74mmR?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 9.3x74mmR include Reloader 17, Reloader 19.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 55 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →