9.3x74r

25 February 2010, 05:49

Grizz 66

9.3x74r

I just picked a new toy in 9.3x74r a ruger #1 a friend of mine had brass and bullets for this cartridge. So I picked up the brass today and mesured it it seems a little short 2.762 vs.9.933 the manual says is trim to lenth the shoulder is spot on and all other dimensions are spot on. The question is do ya think I can use this brass in my gun, in my mind it's kinda like 38's in a 357, am I wrong or right?
Thanx in advance

25 February 2010, 17:48

butchloc

it will work fine. don't forget the dimensions in the books are usually maximum ones, with allow a bit for case strech

25 February 2010, 19:14

eny

I've found that brass from norma ammo is quite a bit shorter than the books say to trim to.It is also quite a bit heavier than the unfired norma brass I'v bought.

25 February 2010, 19:31

Rusty

I like RWS or Hornady brass in 9.3X74R. The only case seperations I have experienced have been with Norma brass.

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25 February 2010, 20:06

Larry Sellers

Haven't measured the brass on mine since it has only been fired 10 times. Factory ammo was all I used. I would however consider offers on this Ruger #1, dies, brass, bullets, Leupold scope and Warne QD rings if anyone is interested? Just haven't found the time to get this one into the normal routine.

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25 February 2010, 22:32

Low Wall

Grizz 66,
Despite what the others are saying there is something fishy about your 2.762" long brass..
I am not saying it won't work but I am wondering what brand it is..

I just measured some NIB Hornady brass and it came out 2.929"

25 February 2010, 23:04

fredj338

quote:
Originally posted by Rusty:
I like RWS or Hornady brass in 9.3X74R. The only case seperations I have experienced have been with Norma brass.

Very true Rusty. I have a 338x74K based on the 74R. I get case head seps after 5 relaods using Norma brass. The RWS is quite a bit thicker in the ehad area & I have one test batch going on 8 firings & still look fine.

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26 February 2010, 05:28

Grizz 66

Low Wall it's Norma, I beleive it's older brass don't know if that helps matters or not. Low Wall I have newer norma brass that messures about the same as your hornady. Like ya said something is up with that other batch of brass I got. Can't complain free is free, but safety first. Again thanx