Compare / 9.3x64mm Brenneke vs 9.3x74mmR

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9.3x64mm Brenneke vs 9.3x74mmR

9.3x64mm Brenneke is faster (2,750 vs 2,450 fps); 9.3x64mm Brenneke carries more energy (4,800 vs 3,900 ft·lb).

9.3x64mm Brenneke →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−129″129″ 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 ↗
9.3x64mm Brenneke9.3x74mmR
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19271900
Bullet ⌀0.366″0.366″
Case length2.52″2.913″
Velocity2,560–2,750 fps2,300–2,450 fps
Energy3,374–4,800 ft·lb3,300–3,900 ft·lb
Max pressure63,000 psi49,313 psi
Recoil22–30 ft·lb22–30 ft·lb
Eff. range350 yd300 yd

FAQs

Is 9.3x64mm Brenneke faster than 9.3x74mmR?
9.3x64mm Brenneke is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,450 fps.
Does 9.3x64mm Brenneke hit harder than 9.3x74mmR?
9.3x64mm Brenneke carries more muzzle energy (4,800 vs 3,900 ft·lb).