I saw on another forum where rumor has it Ruger will bring out the No.1 Tropical (H) in 9.3x74R in 2006. Anyone else heard about this?

I saw that and a new No 1 AB in 204 Ruger. It’s hard to say but I’m not going to call the guy a liar yet, it may be true.

Now if they only put a 26 in barrel on it we'll all set... Good hunting!

If they out a 26" bbl. on it I would buy one.

If it is in the H model, I'd bet it has 24", though we won't know for sure until Ruger announces it.

I'd waited long enough a couple of years ago and had one rebarreled. 9.3x74r, octagonal 26" barrel. Kept the ramp and put a NECG sight on.
The #1 and the 9.3x74 were meant for each other.

I'm the one who posted it on the big bores forum. I have the catalogue right here, it will only be available in the 1-h model. I absolutely can't wait to buy one.

Oh, and yes the barrel will be 24".

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Originally posted by MickinColo:
I saw that and a new No 1 AB in 204 Ruger. It’s hard to say but I’m not going to call the guy a liar yet, it may be true.

Sure like to see that AB back-nice configuration!

Yup, the .204 ruger will be available in the AB configuration.

Both the 9.3x74R in No.1H 24"bbl and a No.1AB in .204 ruger 22"bbl. are listed in Brand New 2006 Ruger Catalog I just layed my hands on today.

Now availiblity might be another thing, just passing on the catalog info.

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I'd waited long enough a couple of years ago and had one rebarreled. 9.3x74r, octagonal 26" barrel. Kept the ramp and put a NECG sight on.
The #1 and the 9.3x74 were meant for each other.

Have you any photos you could share?

Aaack! Thppt! What's up with the stubby 24 inch tube? And why the beefy Tropical pattern? The classic single-shot is not a carbine, it is supposed to be a rifle! A 9.3x74R wants to be a 26 or 28 inch Medium Sporter, and in 300 H&H and 405 Winchester while they're not at it. If the boys in marketing drank black coffee instead of decaf skim lattes they'd know this...

6.5x55http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c78/dian1/93x74r.jpg
Here's my 9.3x74. Weighs about 8 3/4 pounds fitted with scope.
Also included picture of 6.5x55.
Don't know what happened but the only picture is the 9.3 even though it is described as 6.5.

No photo found.

If you click on the middle part of the identifier it comes up with the picture. If you click on the 6.5x55 section there is no picture.
This was first attempt--learning.

Right from the get go, this is a dumb question. Why is the 9.3x74R
So exciting to some people?

Maybe we can also talk Lyman into reintroducing their 366408 mold to support those of us who like to shoot cast bullets I plan to email them....
Jeff Pfeifer

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Originally posted by MickinColo:
Right from the get go, this is a dumb question. Why is the 9.3x74R
So exciting to some people?

I admit to getting so excited, too, that I bought a 9.3x74 barrel for my Blaser B95...

Why is the 9.3x74r exciting to some people? Several reasons I can think of.
There is a certain amount of nostalgia about a medium bore rimmed cartridge in a single shot or double rifle. It is easy to handle and load, is available and has reasonable ballistics. Rimmed works better in most single/double rifles. Not a factor with a Ruger but the #1 happens to be, for the price, about the best option.
Starts conversations.

My previous post was just a question. I’m not familiar with the round or it’s history. I (and others) would be interest in reading more historical information about it.

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Originally posted by MickinColo:
Right from the get go, this is a dumb question. Why is the 9.3x74R
So exciting to some people?

]Maybe one of the reasons is this...it is about as close as you can get to a classic old .375 H&H Flanged Magnum these days. And ammo, though not on every shelf, is fairly easy to find. No doubt if Ruger sells more than just a few of the rifles, Hornady will also start making ammo for it, and Graf's will distribute it, which will make it even easier to find fodder for.

Generally, it is a .366" diameter bore, loaded with circa 285 gr. bullets, at moderate velocities. That results in a cartridge where
penetration is adequate because of decent sectional density, yet it will still have enough velocity to expand proper bullets rather well. Plus, with the modrate speed, you don't need super-premium bullets to keep them from shedding their jackets once into the animal.

Lastly, it is not a heavy kicker, again because pressures and velocities are moderate.

So, all the way around it is a really nice medium bore chambering, adequately covering from deer to moose, stopping to deal with bears, pigs, and large cats enroute, and ending up maybe in Afrika too...doing a fairly decent job on even the largest of plains animals if well placed.

Alberta Canuck,

Thank you for the enlightenment.

Looking at a reloading program the 9.3X74 looks very close ballisticly to the 9.3X62. Is this true?

Thanks,
Terry

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Originally posted by TC1:
Looking at a reloading program the 9.3X74 looks very close ballisticly to the 9.3X62. Is this true?

Thanks,
Terry

Yes, they have nearly identical prestanda. Cf. http://www.norma.cc

Regards,

Fritz

Loaded to high pressure in a strong rifle like the #1, what is this caliber capable of in terms of MV?

If they're making a NO.2 in 9.3x74R, why the hell wouldn't they make a 77 in 9.3x62? Now all they have to do is screw a 9.3 blank on their .30-06 action, and its done.

dian1,
I can't get it to open either, even following your directions. Try again?

My error with the photobucket. Also cleared pictures off my system and someone deleted pictures off camera. I will try to take more and get them on. Sorry. Slow learner.

Most people have a soft spot for some old calibre. I would like to see a Ruger # 1 or a # 3 in a 35 Winchester. I think it would make a very useful rifle for a lot of NA hunting.

If I ran the single shot rifle program at Ruger:
1. Octagon and half-octagon barrels in appropriate calibres.
Like the basic 3.25" 40/45/50 cases. 26-28" barrels in all calibres, you can make them shorter, but I lost my
barrel stretcher a year ago. I miss it.
2. A Schuetzen model, Laudensack pattern stock with hooked buttplate and palmrest.
3. Add most of the obsolete African classic calibres.
4. Offer a single-set trigger option.
5. Add a tuner screw to the forend to tune loads with.

But, that's just me, and what do I know?

regards,

Rich

If I ran the single shot rifle program at Ruger, the VERY first thing I would do is get rid of the forend screw that torques the barrel and jacks with accuracy.

There are a bunch of riflemakers that use a piece of square stock soldered to the underside of the barrel and a screw to attach the forend. Accuracy is vastly improved...

I second the call for long, octagon barrels

Most recent word around town is they have scrapped the 1-H idea and went with a 1-S. I'll be curious to see what actually hits dealers shelves, but suspect it will be late summer or later before they actually make it...

Brad-

I heard the same rumor so maybe it's true they changed their minds and are going with the sporter weight. We can only hope!

I would prefer the 1-S in .35 Win too.

It's my understanding that NO 9,3's will be produced until Ruger has requests for 500 of that caliber; my local dealer called his distributor, and that's what he was told.