The Sellier & Bellot 9.3x74R 250 Grain XRG Lead-Free Ammunition is engineered for hunting heavy game at short-to-medium ranges using break-action firearms. Featuring a solid monolithic copper eXergy (XRG) projectile, this round delivers high weight retention, deep penetration through bone and muscle, and non-toxic performance compliant with lead-free hunting requirements. From a standard 650 mm test barrel, the 250 grain (16.20 g) bullet achieves a muzzle velocity of 746 m/s and generates 4,508 Joules of muzzle energy.

Key Features

• Monolithic Copper Construction: The lead-free XRG projectile eliminates lead fragmentation to prevent meat contamination and maintain near 100% weight retention on impact.
• High Impact Energy: Retains 3,582 Joules at 100 m and 2,814 Joules at 200 m, providing stopping power for large, tough-skinned game.
• Break-Action Case Design: Rimmed 74.70 mm bottlenecked brass case ensures reliable extraction in double rifles and combination guns.
• Controlled Trajectory: Engineered with a Most Recommended Distance (MRD) zero of 151 m and a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.348 (G7 of 0.175).

Specifications

• Calibre: 9.3x74R
• Product Code: V340122 (Bullet item #2979)
• Bullet Type: XRG (Solid Monolithic Copper)
• Bullet Weight: 250 grains (16.20 grams)
• Overall Cartridge Length: 96.50 mm
• Case Length: 74.70 mm
• Cartridge Weight: ~32.2 g per round (~0.74 kg per 20-round box)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 746 m/s (~2,448 fps)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 4,508 Joules (~3,325 ft-lbs)
• Velocity at 100 m / 200 m: 665 m/s / 589 m/s
• Energy at 100 m / 200 m: 3,582 Joules / 2,814 Joules
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1: 0.348 / G7: 0.175
• Box Capacity: 20 rounds

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 9.3x74r 250 Grain Xrg Lead Free Ammo 20 Rd for?

• Hunters targeting large sambar deer and feral water buffalo in heavy vegetation — requires the 4,508 Joules of muzzle energy and 250 grains bullet weight of this 9.3x74R lead free hunting ammunition to reliably breach heavy bone and dense muscle tissue without projectile fragmentation.
• Hunters operating double rifles, drillings, and break action combination guns — relies on the dedicated rimmed 9.3x74R calibre casing to provide positive extraction and feeding mechanics while launching a 250 grain projectile at 746 m/s muzzle velocity.

Less suitable for: Long-range open-country hunting past 200 m, where velocity drops to 589 m/s and trajectory drops rapidly (-63.0 cm at 300 m when zeroed at 100 m); a higher-velocity, sleeker cartridge is better suited for engagements past 250 to 300 metres. It is also unsuitable for rimless bolt-action rifles chambered in 9.3x62mm, as the rimmed case profile prevents standard bolt-face chambering.