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, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 200 yd
- Max range
- 3500 yd
- Recoil
- 22–30 ft·lb
Introduced by RWS
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 9.3x74mmR.
Performance
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
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
12 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
Lineage
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 N120, N530, Norma 201, N130, among 12 suitable options.
Sources & provenance
- Standard C.I.P. — C.I.P. TDCC — Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers
- Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot — 9,3 x 74 R – SP (V332152) – 286 GRS · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Norma — Norma Tipstrike 9,3x74 R 255gr (item 20193472) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Hornady — 9.3 x 74R 286 gr InterLock SP-RP (Item #82304) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Norma — Norma Oryx 9,3 x 74 R 285gr (item 20193322) · representative_gun, grain_ballistics archived
- Manufacturer Norma — Norma Vulkan 9,3 x 74 R 232gr (item 20193212) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
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 →
