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Matabele
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9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel
#393717 - 09/10/25 10:27 PM

Hi folks,

I'm on the lookout for a double in the above calibre and think I may have found one, a 2000 era Merkel. The owner is not sure what it was regulated for so I'm assuming a standard 286gr load. The complication is here in the UK I'll have to resort to using lighter 230-250gr all copper bullets to feed it.

I was wondering if anyone has had the same issue and what they got in terms of accuracy and velocity for the lighter bullets, in order for it to regulate?

On another note are there any thoughts good or bad about a 25 year old Merkel boxlock, shooting all copper bullets in it...or how that might compare to a new Krieghoff which I haven't ruled out as an option. As a bonus the Krieghoff has adjustable muzzles to help with regulation.

Many thanks in advance!

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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: Matabele]
#393722 - 10/10/25 06:53 AM

Can you shoot your rifle at a rifle range with conventional ammo, but in the field monos only?
As long as the monos are of the Woodleigh Hydro design you won't have pressure issues, use conventional loads from starting loads & work up, again its a try & see what works for regulation in your particular rifle.
It took 4 powders to regulate my merkel with woodleighs!

Yes they are available
https://www.woodleighbullets.com.au/bullet-lists/hydrostatically-stabilised

English stockists

KYNAMCO (Pvt) LIMITED The Old Railway Station, Station Road,
Mildenhall, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND, IP28 7DT
Ph. 44 163 871 1799 Fax. 44 163 851 5251
www.kynamco.co.uk
sales@kynamco.co.uk

RELOADING SOLUTIONS
6 Cherwell Business Centre Rowles Way KIDLINGTON UK 0X51LA
Ph. 44 186 537 8200
sales@reloadingsolutions.com

Best of luck mate, you are dealing with a great calibre! - keep us informed

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NitroX
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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: 93x64mm]
#393726 - 10/10/25 07:41 AM

If shooting monos I'd only shoot RAISED banded bullets.

The Woodleigh Hydros are examples.

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Edited by NitroX (11/10/25 12:15 AM)

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JTOMLINSON
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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: NitroX]
#393729 - 10/10/25 09:14 AM

Sadly Kynamco in Mildenhall is no more, they ceased trading finally in May 2025 and the company is in liquidation, all a rather sad end to a great enterprise run by David and Susan Little for over 30 years. And will leave a big gap in the world of big game ammunition manufacture.

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Matabele
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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: JTOMLINSON]
#393734 - 10/10/25 11:30 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone, much appreciated! As far as I understand it the new legislation prohibits the use of any lead core ammunition regardless of where it's used. On top of that for hunting here in the UK the bullet used must be designed to expand and deform, even with the cup point the Woodleigh hydro's wouldn't be allowed for hunting.

I have found a few options however, RWS make the HIT bullet which is basically a Barnes dressed up. Fox sells a couple of 9.3 bullets, as well as Sako in component form.

I'm more concerned about what might be required to get the rifle to shoot using these lighter bullets, and actually having enough velocity behind them once that's done to perform reliably.

It is a big shame about Kynamco, let's hope someone takes up the name and gives it a new lease of life.

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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: Matabele]
#393750 - 11/10/25 07:12 AM

Matabele,
might be worth a shot talking to these guys at outer edge.
https://outeredgeprojectiles.com.au/product-category/bullets/hunting-bullets/366-hunting/

If the same stunt is pulled here we'll be in the same boat!

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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: 93x64mm]
#393752 - 11/10/25 08:30 AM

Those prices for the bullets for 50 or 100?
For 100, would roughly be the same as here for TSX.

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NitroX
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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: DarylS]
#393766 - 11/10/25 02:56 PM

Be aware some European 9.3x74Rs are regulated with light 232 gr bullets.

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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: DarylS]
#393767 - 11/10/25 03:10 PM

Quote:

Those prices for the bullets for 50 or 100?
For 100, would roughly be the same as here for TSX.

25 to the box for 9.3 !!!

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Re: 9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel [Re: NitroX]
#393779 - 12/10/25 03:16 AM

YIKES!

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