The Hornady Dangerous Game 9.3x74R 286gr InterLock SP-RP (Hornady part no. 82304) is a 9.3x74R safari load topped with a 286-grain InterLock SP-RP bullet. Hornady builds its Dangerous Game Series with classic bullet designs tailored to the serious safari hunter. SP-RP stands for spire point, recoil proof, a design that eliminates tip deformation during recoil. The company says it uses techniques and processes that rival hand loads to make each cartridge accurate and dependable. Each box holds 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9.3x74R, the designation Hornady lists for this load.
• The bullet weighs 286 grains, the weight Hornady loads in this Dangerous Game round.
• The bullet is the InterLock SP-RP, a spire point design Hornady describes as recoil proof.
• The design eliminates tip deformation during recoil, which Hornady cites as a benefit in heavy-kicking dangerous game rifles.
• Muzzle velocity is 2,360 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, the figure Hornady publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 3,537 ft-lb from the same 24-inch test barrel, which shows the power available at the shot.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2,155 fps in Hornady’s published data, showing how the load carries speed downrange.
• Velocity at 200 yards is 1,961 fps, the next point in the same published table.
• The powder is matched to each load in the Dangerous Game Series, which Hornady says is done to ensure optimum pressure and velocity and to regulate in double rifles.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a count suited to a safari battery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does SP-RP mean on this load? SP-RP stands for spire point, recoil proof. Hornady says the design eliminates the problem of tip deformation during recoil.

Is this load suited to double rifles? Hornady says that powders in its Dangerous Game Series are carefully matched to each load to ensure optimum pressure and velocity, and to regulate in double rifles.

How many rounds are in the 9.3x74R box? The box holds 20 rounds of the 286-grain InterLock SP-RP load.

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