9.3×74mm R (designated as the 9,3 x 74 R by the C.I.P.) is a medium-bore cartridge designed in Germany around 1900.

Design

The 9.3×74mmR is of a rimmed, bottleneck design and uses a .366 in diameter bullet, usually weighing 286 gr. According to Hornady, at this weight the velocity is 2362.20 ft/s and energy is 3536 ft.lbf. 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 also a very popular chambering for double rifles and combination guns, including the famous M30 Luftwaffe Drilling manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. It was primarily used 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.