The Hornady Dangerous Game 9.3x62mm Mauser 286-grain Soft Point Recessed Point (SP-RP) InterLock 20-round box is a specialized centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for large, heavy-boned game, moose, brown bear, and African plains game. A primary friction point when operating heavy-recoil dangerous game rifles loaded with standard soft-point bullets is tip deformation inside the magazine box caused by sharp recoil battering. Flattened lead tips disrupt smooth chamber feeding and degrade downrange accuracy. Hornady eliminates this cycling hazard by utilizing a Soft Point Recessed Point (SP-RP) design, which flush-sets the lead tip inside the jacket rim to maintain pristine bullet geometry under heavy magazine battering.
The technical advantage focuses on structural mechanical cohesion and high sectional density to maximize deep vital-zone penetration. Launching its heavy 286-grain payload at a velocity of 2,360 FPS, this load features an impressive 0.305 Sectional Density (SD) to drive deep through thick hide and bone. Mechanically, Hornady's InterLock mechanism uses a raised internal ring that mechanically locks the alloyed lead core to the outer jacket, preventing core-jacket separation upon heavy impact. The aerodynamic secant ogive profile reduces air drag, while internal jacket grooves regulate symmetrical expansion for devastating kinetic energy transfer without fragmenting prematurely.
Slinging its 286-grain SP-RP InterLock bullet at 2,360 FPS, this heavy-caliber load is optimized for flawless performance across modern bolt-action and classic Mauser-style hunting rifles. Assembled in factory-fresh, premium reloadable brass cases fitted with sensitive non-corrosive primers and clean-burning propellants, this load provides uniform chamber sealing and effortless mechanical extraction. The recoil-resistant tip geometry ensures that every round feeds smoothly from magazine to chamber during critical follow-up shots in high-stakes hunting situations.
Key Benefits
- Soft Point Recessed Point (SP-RP) Design: Prevents lead tip deformation under magazine recoil battering for flawless feeding and ballistic consistency.
- InterLock Core-Locking Ring: Mechanically binds the lead core to the jacket to eliminate separation and ensure deep penetration.
- High 0.305 Sectional Density: Heavy 286-grain weight profile maintains straight-line momentum through thick hide and heavy bone.
- Symmetrical Jacket Grooving: Regulates expansion rate to maximize terminal energy transfer without fragmentation loss.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 9.3x62mm Mauser | 2,360 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.305 Sectional Density | Dangerous Game Profile
- Projectile: 286 Grain | Soft Point Recessed Point (SP-RP) | InterLock Core-Locking Mechanism | Secant Ogive Profile
- Case/Primer: Premium Reloadable Virgin Brass Case | All-Weather Non-Corrosive Primer | Clean-Burning Propellant
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Hornady Dangerous Game Series
- Dimensions: 9.3x62mm Mauser Geometry | Standard Safari & Heavy Game Rifle Configuration | SKU: 82303
- Application: Dangerous Game, Moose, Brown Bear, Elk, African Safari, and Large Heavy-Boned Game
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Dangerous Game Quality Benchmarks
When terminal reliability and structural consistency matter, this load provides the mechanical advantages required for dangerous game hunting. Secure it from SMKW to ensure you’re running proven ammunition built for high-stakes field conditions.
