What is the recommended effective hunting range and Maximum Recommended Distance for the S&B 285-grain soft point bullets?

These projectiles are optimized for close-to-medium working distances from the muzzle out to approximately 150 to 200 metres. Sellier & Bellot rates the Maximum Recommended Distance for standard factory 9.3x62 factory loadings using this projectile at 140 metres. Beyond 250 metres, the blunt soft-point profile and low aerodynamic efficiency with a G1 BC of 0.308 result in a steep trajectory drop and velocity decay.

How does the unbonded cup-and-core construction perform under high impact velocities?

The bullet features an exposed lead nose and a bi-metal jacket over an unbonded lead core designed for rapid initial expansion at standard medium velocities. If driven at high close-range magnum velocities, such as heavily loaded 9.3x64mm Brenneke cartridges, it risks jacket-core separation and over-expansion. It is best suited for standard velocities generated by cartridges like the 9.3x62mm Mauser and 9.3x74R.

Are there any specific firearms licence requirements to purchase these reloading components in Australia?

Yes. While these component reloading projectiles do not feature electrical components and are exempt from electrical standards like SAA or RCM frameworks, they are strictly regulated under Australian state and territory firearms legislation. Purchasing and possessing ammunition components generally requires an appropriate state firearms licence, and they must be dispatched in compliance with local transport rules.

9.3mm Reloading Bullets - S&B V339572

The Sellier & Bellot .366 / 9.3mm Calibre 285-Grain Soft Point (SP) Bullets (30-Pack) are component reloading projectiles engineered for handloading hunting ammunition. Built around a traditional semi-jacketed cup-and-core design, each projectile features an exposed lead nose coupled with a tombac-plated steel bi-metal jacket over an unbonded lead core. This construction facilitates controlled, rapid initial expansion while retaining sufficient mass for deep penetration on heavy, thick-skinned game at typical hunting distances.

Key Features

Heavyweight Profile: Features a nominal weight of 285 grains (18.50 grams) and a sectional density of 0.305 lb/in² to maximize target penetration.
Cup-and-Core Construction: Combines an exposed soft lead tip with a Fe/CuZn 10 tombac-plated steel jacket for reliable terminal expansion on medium-to-large game.
Calibre Versatility: Sized to a 9.3 mm (.366 in) nominal diameter, making it suitable for reloading popular calibres including 9.3×62mm Mauser, 9.3×74R, 9.3×64mm Brenneke, and .370 Sako Magnum (9.3×66mm).
Pack Size: Supplied as a boxed pack of 30 loose component reloading projectiles.

Product Specifications

Brand: Sellier & Bellot (S&B)
Manufacturer Design Number: 2952
Calibre / Diameter: 9.3 mm (.366 in)
Bullet Weight: 285 grains (18.50 grams)
Bullet Type: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
Jacket Material: Bi-metal (tombac-plated steel, Fe/CuZn 10)
Core Material: Lead (unbonded)
Sectional Density: 0.305 lb/in²
Ballistic Coefficients: G1 BC: 0.308 | G7 BC: 0.154
Package Quantity: 30 projectiles

Who is the Sellier & Bellot .366 9.3mm 285 Grain SP Bullets 30-Pack for?

Handloaders hunting sambar deer and feral boars in brush or scrub conditions — Delivers heavy-impact terminal energy via a 285-grain nominal weight and a 9.3 mm (.366 in) diameter, providing the momentum required to punch through dense timber and heavy bone at close-to-medium working ranges.
Hunters targeting thick-skinned large game using 9.3x62mm or 9.3x74R cartridges — Provides balanced penetration and expansion inside a 150-metre to 200-metre envelope, utilizing a 0.308 G1 ballistic coefficient (0.154 G7) tailored for standard medium-velocity muzzle velocities between 600 and 700 m/s.

Less suitable for: Shooting beyond 200 to 250 metres where aerodynamic drop and velocity decay limit trajectory performance, or close-range magnum velocity impacts above standard 9.3×62mm levels where unbonded cup-and-core projectiles risk over-expansion; aerodynamic boat-tail tipped bullets or monolithic solid copper hunting projectiles fit those respective applications better.

SKU	SAB42237LP
Model #	V339572
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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