Well, rumors are flying around about Ruger bringing the No.1 Tropical (H model) out chambered for the 9.3x74R sometime in 2006.

Chambering for a European cartridge will be a big gamble for them - most American buyers shun these. The 7x57 has had a fair run, only because of the short cartridge case and the availability of .284 bullet selection. Besides, it's an easy cartridge to like.

Hope it works out for Ruger - doubt if there will be a stampede by the other makers to do the same.

It would be good for all them various big antelopes bokking around your next trip...

If Ruger does offer the No. 1 in 9.3x74mm, I imagine they have already worked out a deal with a partner (Hornady?) willing to make a run of the ammunition.

Not quite as authentic as if it was built on a 98 action but it could be interesting.

Not quite as authentic as if it was built on a 98 action but it could be interesting.
My understanding is the cartridge is the 9.3x74R (R for rimmed), I don't think it was ever chambered in a M98. It's too long without action work and that rim suggests that, at least historically, it was the domain of single shot and double rifles, not magazine bolt actions.

My understanding is the cartridge is the 9.3x74R (R for rimmed), I don't think it was ever chambered in a M98. It's too long without action work and that rim suggests that, at least historically, it was the domain of single shot and double rifles, not magazine bolt actions.

Duh,
I was thinking 9.3x62.
Having a blonde moment I think. Never can tell.

Well, rumors are flying around about Ruger bringing the No.1 Tropical (H model) out chambered for the 9.3x74R sometime in 2006.



It's in the '06 catalog so it is reality. I'll have to have one because I've given up on finding an affordable Valmet O/U. I just wish it was offered in the 1-S configuration rather than the Tropical. Neither the 9.3 nor the .405 Win really need to be in the 1-H. The same configuration as the 1-S .45/70 with the barrel stretched to 24" would be perfect.