| 400NitroExpress |
| (.400 member) |
| 18/05/07 07:38 AM |
Re: 9.3x74 + $5K = 375
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I'm in the market for a "medium DR"......just started paying attention to prices. Most 9.3 fans say "it is in the same class as the 375"...? Ballistically it is 10-15% LESS than the 375 Flanged and 20-25% LESS than the 375 belted. It is still a very potent round, but lets be honest and say that it comes in 3rd when compared to the other two.
Not true. Standard ballistics for the .375 Flanged Magnum are a 300 grain bullet at 2,425 fps from 28" barrels, not 24". Factory Norma 286 grain (same SD as 300 grain .375) 9.3X74R chronographs 2,350 fps from 23.6" barrels, roughly the same or maybe a touch faster than 300 grain .375 Flanged Magnum from barrels of the same length. There is no difference. The 9.3 is just loaded to somewhat higher pressure.
The down side to the .375 is the larger base diameter, which results in a larger action and a heavier rifle. The brass has been virtually impossible at times in the past, and probably will be again in the future. Brass for the 9.3X74R will be available as long as double rifles continue to be made.