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We often see combinations, drillings, cape guns chambered in this vintage round. Why is it not more popular seeing the number of firearms chambered for it floating around?

Is it still possible to reloading components, dies etc for the 9.3x72R?

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After WWII, the 9.3x72R was classified as obsolete cartridge in West Germany - no more guns to be chambered, ammo only to be made as long as there is demand.
There where 2 loads available even after the war, one a very moderate load (12.5 g bullet, ca. 600 m/s), suitable and legal for roe deer, and a rather heavy load (close to 700 m/s) which should have been legal for bigger game.
However the heavy load was discontinued at some time, probably to avoid accidents (many guns only having BP proof or being in bad shape).
The last production run of the "light load" from RWS was I don't know when.
Sellier & Bellot later also produced only a light load.

In recent times, "roe deer only" cartridges are not very popular in Germany, due to the spread of wild boar.

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