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Phillip
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Merkel DR 9.3x74R
#167390 - 08/09/10 06:55 AM

Anyone know the regulation load for the Merkel 9.3x74R? any Reloading data that works?

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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: Phillip]
#167394 - 08/09/10 07:15 AM

The standby is 65 grains of IMR 4831 with just about any 286 grain bullet.

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Phillip
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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: AkMike]
#167397 - 08/09/10 08:02 AM

Thank you,I have recently entered the world of "double rifles" and wanted to put together some loads while I'm wanting on the shipment to arrive.I already have a Ruger #1 and got plenty of components..

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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: Phillip]
#167399 - 08/09/10 09:12 AM

If you're partial to RL-15 there is a load listed here that is pretty good also but you're going to have to search fo it. I'm very satisfied with the IMR powders.

If you've got the #1 in 9.3X74R make sure that you never get them mixed up! The Ruger will take much hotter loads than the D/R will.

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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: AkMike]
#167404 - 08/09/10 11:49 AM

Philip,

Welcome to the world of Double Rifles, and congratulations on your purchase.

Try a search of the double rifle reloading forum, using the reference

9.3x74R

You should get some results. If not re-post, as there SHOULD be reloading data on that cartridge in the reloading forum. I have a 9.3x74R and have a load, but use Aussie Mulwex ADI powder. Also it has adjustable regulation so I adjusted the barrels to suit the accurate load, instead of the other way around.

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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: NitroX]
#167430 - 08/09/10 09:44 PM

The fellow I know who has one swears by black powder loads.

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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: GroovyMike]
#168059 - 20/09/10 10:15 AM

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The fellow I know who has one swears by black powder loads.

I believe this is the first time in my 73 yrs that I've ever read or heard of anyone ever using black powder in a 9.3X74R cartridge! Since it was never loaded with black powder but was a smokeless cartridge from its inception. In a double rifle I doubt it would develope enough speed, or recoil to shoot to the regulation of the rifle, since all double rifles were regulated with smokeless powder to around 2360 fps with a 286 gr bullet! This is just a thought but the 9.3X74R cartridge is NOT a black powder cartridge!
Do you have any idea what every posessed him to use black powder, and what kind of results did he get?

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Bill_Cooley
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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: GroovyMike]
#168066 - 20/09/10 01:15 PM

Quote:

The fellow I know who has one swears by black powder loads.

Why would someone use Black powder in a 9.3X74??? I don't think you can get enough velocity to get it to regulate. Just Why??
Bill

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Phillip
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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: Bill_Cooley]
#168082 - 20/09/10 08:50 PM

Spooky at times,what comes over the Internet.....

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Re: Merkel DR 9.3x74R [Re: GroovyMike]
#168086 - 21/09/10 12:33 AM

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The fellow I know who has one swears by black powder loads.

Sure it is not a 9.3x72R?

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