Recently acquired this here No.1 rifle in 9.3x74R. The stock isn't fancy but I've wanted a No.1 rifle in this caliber since it was first introduced.

Developing loads for this caliber is interesting. I can safely exceed with my rifle the maximum load listed in Barnes #3 Reloading manual for H4350 and 286gr bullets (actually loading 285gr RN PRVI bullets).

I suppose the load data is for typical break action rifles that operate at pressures well below what the No.1 rifle can safely handle.

No apparent signs of excessive pressure (like cratered primers or sticky extraction) at a chronographed muzzle velocity of 2300 fps cool -

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