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Robie
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9.3x74 R and 320grs Woodleigh
#2312 - 04/04/03 09:48 PM

I would like to use 320grs Woodleigh in 9.3x74R., and a M/V of min 2350fps.
Does anyone have loads - tried this combination?
Thank you.

Robie J.

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Re: 9.3x74 R and 320grs Woodleigh [Re: Robie]
#2464 - 23/04/03 08:14 AM

Robbie

What load would you be using to get that velocity with the 320 grain bullet? I know a couple of guys who shoot the 285 gr. in the 360#2 at that velocity, and slightly higher but not the way you want to go.

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Re: 9.3x74 R and 320grs Woodleigh [Re: Robie]
#2757 - 11/05/03 04:48 AM

Robie, what rifle are you thinking of useing this load in?If it is a double rifle, I don't think it will regulate, but even if it did, my guess is, the chamber pressure would be too high for a double! Unless spicificly requested, all factory 9,3X74R doubles are regulated at 100 yds, with 286 gr bullets at 2350 fps! You might work up a load that will shoot to the regulation of your rifle, with the 320 gr Woodliegh, but I don't think it will reach the targeted 2350 fps. That bullet is for the 9.3X57, 62, and 64, in bolt rifles!

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Re: 9.3x74 R and 320grs Woodleigh [Re: DUGABOY1]
#2771 - 11/05/03 07:52 PM

Hello Everyone
It may be of interest to members to know that the Woodleigh 320 grain round nose bullets are available in both soft and solid and there is another 320 grainer with a protected point semi spitzer profile. Both soft nose types are weldcores. They were originally produced for use in the 360 No 2 double rifles as this was the correct bullet weight for that calibre, and yes they do work well in the various 9.3's.
The 360 No 2 pushed the 320 grainer at 2200 fps in a 28 inch barrel but produced a rather low pressure in doing so.
The 360 No 2 is quite a big case though when compared to the 9.3 by 74 , somewhere around 40% bigger in capacity.
There is no way I'd attempt to get 2350 fps with a 320 grain bullet in a 9.3 by 74 in a double.
I would suggest working up carefully to a max of about 2150 fps so long as there are NO signs of excess pressure.
(presuming it's a double we are talking about)
LOL Alan

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