Compare / .375 H&H Magnum vs 9.3x74mmR

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.375 H&H Magnum vs 9.3x74mmR

.375 H&H Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,450 fps); .375 H&H Magnum carries more energy (4,900 vs 3,900 ft·lb); 9.3x74mmR recoils less.

.375 H&H Magnum →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−133″133″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9.3x74mmR →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−162″162″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.375 H&H Magnum9.3x74mmR
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19121900
Bullet ⌀0.375″0.366″
Case length2.85″2.913″
Velocity2,400–2,700 fps2,300–2,450 fps
Energy4,000–4,900 ft·lb3,300–3,900 ft·lb
Max pressure62,000 psi49,313 psi
Recoil40–55 ft·lb22–30 ft·lb
Eff. range400 yd300 yd

FAQs

Is .375 H&H Magnum faster than 9.3x74mmR?
.375 H&H Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,450 fps.
Does .375 H&H Magnum hit harder than 9.3x74mmR?
.375 H&H Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,900 vs 3,900 ft·lb).