The .375 Ruger (9.565.5mm) is a rimless, standard-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of large, dangerous game. Any .375 cartridge must first be judged against the H&H. I sleep better with it next to me in my tent in bear country. The Woodleigh is a fast killer of light framed game at bush / woods ranges but is somewhat underutilized in this role. Hinterland #: 78027. The cartridge was designed in partnership, by Hornady and Ruger. That said, hand loaders must be careful not to make general assumptions based on any published data as there is a great deal of variation in bullet shape and jacket thickness in the medium bores, especially with regards to premium bullets. Ken had a .375 Ruger in the classic M77 walnut stock, still a prototype but exactly the way this version will be marketed. Since 1912 the .375 H&H has provided one of the finest one-rifle safari batteries available, and in a shorter, lighter, handier rifle with a .30-06-length action the .375 Ruger will do the same. This feral cattle beast weighs around 600kg (1300lb). The WSM's and RCM's seem to have fallen behind. By using a very basic lead core bullet with a partially flat nose, the cartridge OAL is kept short and without cramping powder space, while at the same time ammunition will generally feed smoothly from a box magazine. The 250 grain bullet works acceptably well on smaller deer species at close to moderate ranges but its true forte is on large bodied deer. But if your heart is set on getting a 375 Ruger, as Charlie mentioned, go get a Ruger. Instead, Nosler developed a series of modest length rebated rim cartridges to suit the Howa action (Nosler M48 rifle). In my own experience when shoulder shooting bovines the .375 bore works best when using the toughest of bullets at impact velocities well above 2600fps. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. As always, the hand loader must let the individual rifle and its brass speak to him or her. Depending on the year, conditions can be very dry as well. With deep penetration and high weight retention, the DGX Bonded has earned a great reputationbonding the core to the jacket solved some jacket/core separation issuesand the DGS remains a fantastic choice for backup on buffalo, or for hunting elephant. One could go so far as to call it the medium bore work horse equivalent of the ever reliable .308 Winchester. Though it wasnt the firstand it certainly isnt the lastthe .375 Holland & Holland Belted Magnum set the standard for not only the proper velocities, but the desired terminal ballistics for the .375-inch diameter. This is due to the .375 H&H Magnum having a long, tapered body, while the .375 Ruger follows modern cartridge designs in that it has very little taper and a sharper shoulder. Except that the engineers didn't factor in the bonus delivered by the shorter, fatter case. It is designed to provide an increase in performance over the .375 H&H cartridge, yet to be chambered in a standard-length action rifle. Steve Hornady hadn't been in Africa for a long, long time, but he's done as much mountain hunting as anyone I know. Give a Gift From a very mild muzzle velocity of 2750fps, its soft front core ensures full energy transfer out to a range of around 200 yards or 2200fps. We put nearly eight miles on our boots working a herd. We checked zero on the runway--hardly a perfect range setup, but it had seemed to me that Steve Hornady's .375 Ruger shot very well, and it seemed to me that both of these did also. Of the heavy weight premium bullets the 300 grain Nosler is the softest. Anything anybody needed in a .375-caliber cartridge was done in by Holland and Holland in 1912, right? Expectations are the key when using this bullet. While the .375 H&H Magnum is longer than the .375 Ruger, the latter cartridge has a 4% greater case capacity than the Holland & Holland cartridge, 99 gr. It is also worth noting that Hornadys Superformance loads for the .375 H&H almost duplicate the .375 Ruger loadings, though without the same level of efficiency. But when hunting heavy game it is best to get very close. No worries--Wayne shot him very well, and the .375 Ruger literally threw him to the ground. This bullet is most spectacular at impact velocities above 2400fps but displays vivid performance down to 2200fps. Tho with good case prep, Hornady brass will bring very good accuracy. To aim behind the shoulder simply underutilizes these bullet designs - a bonded soft point bullet would have been entirely adequate for this. Beyond 280 yards, shot placement is extremely important (forwards shoulder) to help ensure full expansion, the Partition reaching the end of the line at 1800fps or around 360 yards. Originally Posted by EdM. If the hunter can visualize both the point of the shoulder and forwards portion of the lungs and work the angles according to the situation this will increase the ability of the bullet (any bullet) to produce a fast kill. Those who want the highest possible velocities may wish to adopt a custom rifle start with a generous barrel length (my own preference is 26 to keep the blast and noise forwards while taming recoil). Any human or rifle error will invariably result in slow killing. With regards to long range shooting the Sierra 350 grain match bullet may seem appealing for long range work but it is not designed for killing. This is the primary consideration. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. It is potentially unwise to have a brake fitted to a short guide rifle to be used around clients. There are no shortcomings in the 375 Ruger case design. The .375 Ruger (9.565.5mm) is a rimless, standard-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of large, dangerous game. Regarding the solid bullet designs: these are most useful for CNS shooting. This now discontinued Marinecoat and laminated stocked Patriot in .375 Ruger was the ideal rifle for coastal bear hunting on Vancouver Island. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. Shot the factory 300gr. Below 2200fps killing can be very slow. Velocity is an additional key factor as this increases target resistance further. One of my clients showed up to hunt buffalo, sable plains game etc. No matter--Wayne and Ken came in well heeled. Readers are however advised to take note of the muzzle brakes on the current .375 Ruger rifles. Although bullet construction is always the most important consideration for fast and clean killing. As with most medium bores the .375 Ruger produces best results across all bullet weights with powders in the IMR / H 4350 range, though the faster Varget burn rate can work very well with light weight bullets. Cartridge standards for the .375 Ruger were issued by SAAMI in June 2007. [11] This round is designed for hunting medium- to large-sized North American game. The .375 Ruger is a splendid cartridge for medium game in bush / woods hunting situations, it is an exceptional performer on large bodied game and a modest performer on heavy game. Thread Pattern: 5/8in-18. The herd spooked, of course, as they often do in the evening. Made to work in Ruger actions, which couldn't fit full-length magnum cartridges. This is the third iteration of this projectile design. Their capabilities remain essentially comparable. Nosler, as an example, show loads yielding 2880fps with their 260 grain bullets but these velocities were taken in a 26 barrel. I can handle it. Joined: Feb 2001. Certainly, they were good enough to go hunting with, and that's exactly what we did. Ruger's straight stock design helps considerably, but you must also take into account the fact that, with a shorter barrel and a lighter (smaller equals lighter) action, most .375 Ruger rifles will be lighter than most .375 H&H rifles. A main strength of these cartridges are in their ability to produce optimal performance in long actions which lack generous magazine lengths. We're going to a new area, and I have no idea exactly what we'll find, but I'm certain the .375 Ruger will be up to the challenge--just as certain as I am that Hornady and Ruger have a winner of a .375 cartridge, a cartridge that may well redefine, for the first time since 1912, our concept of the world's best all-around cartridge. The cartridge is based on the .375 Ruger case, which was necked up to accept a .416in (10.6mm) bullet. The first Ruger .375 rifles and Hornady ammunition were released to the shooting press in December 2006. Personally, I don't give much of a hoot about the extra velocity. Discontinued hard to find Hornady 225 grain 375 Caliber. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. The 300 grain Nosler Partition is ideal for large Alaskan game out to ordinary hunting ranges. As for the buffalo, it was an epic adventure. On the subject of high velocity, a hot .375 will produce rather stout recoil. The title of the series may be Long Range, but the subject matter is highly pertinent to finding one's mojo with the medium bores whether used in close or out long. For times when the brake is not preferred, it may be replaced with the included dynamically-matched muzzle weight. Looking at the case volume, in spite of being .270 inches shorter than the .375 H&H Magnum, the .375 Ruger actually has a greater volume; about 4 percent, depending on case brand. While the Hornady bullets are excellent, handloading for the .375 Ruger will open the floodgates of possibilities. The .378 Weatherby, on the other hand, has never been popular because it is too much of a good thing: too much more recoil and too fast for most .375 bullets. The 375 H&H and 375 Ruger probably contributed somewhat to the sales decline of new Remy 375 RUMs. At 2950fps recoil may be stout yet this load is somewhat easier to use for general hunting where shots may occur anywhere from 5 yards to 200 yards and further if the need arises. Based purely on case capacity, a fairly straight .532-inch-diameter case with a fairly sharp shoulder should do this, and it does. From a muzzle velocity of 3000fps the TSX breaks 2600fps at around 115 yards, 2400fps at 180 yards and 2200fps at around 240 yards. There are a few easy modifications to improve the feeding reliability. The Hawkeye African featured a wood stock and blued 23 barrel furnished with open sights. This animal, too, folded to a frontal shot with the 270-grain Interlock. [3][4][5], The .375 Ruger cartridge has functioned as the parent case for the 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (300 PRC), which is essentially a necked-down version of the .375 Ruger. Now if it does go away I have brass! This combined with very select shot placement, keeping shots well forwards on the shoulder, can allow us to drop very large animals in their tracks. It was designed to fit and function in the many "standard length" bolt-actions that work with cartridges like the 7mm Remington and .300/.338 Winchesters Magnums. Unless I`m mistaken Remington did not offer a brake on their 375 RUM rifle offerings. The 250 grain GMX is a serious big game bullet. Semi-automatic and striker-fired, the P320-XTEN is extremely accurate, easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds 15-plus-one rounds. This projectile really comes into its own when used at extended ranges on game weighing over 150kg (330lb), though it works well on lighter body weights at close to moderate ranges. [6][7] In 2019 it got C.I.P.-standardized as the 300 PRC. I haven't shot the 260/270gr. How is the recoil with DG rounds? By utilizing a round nosed form this bullet penetrated in a relatively straight line after expansion though when used on heavy bone, the hard steel jacket could prevent the bullet from obtaining a fully even mushroom form. Those hunting the wilds of India, Australia, Canada and the United States all were well-served by the .375 H&H. Overview. The .375 Ruger is actually capable of generating higher velocities than the H&H, by roughly 100 fps in a 24-inch barrel. Unlike Winchester Short Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Compact Magnums share the same diameter from case head to body. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. Yeah, I probably look like I'm thinking, "This is gonna hurt." It burns powder more efficiently, producing higher velocities in a shorter barrel. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "American Rifleman | Editors' PicksNew for 2015: Mossberg Patriot", "Mossberg Patriot | O.F. While not earth shattering on its own, the wide and compact case is more efficient than the Holland & Holland which enables the Ruger to obtain similar results from a short 20 barrel while a 23 barreled Ruger boasts higher velocities than a 25 barreled H&H. #14585314 02/18/20. But for someone who wants a no-nonsense cartridge in an affordable rifle, the .375 Ruger in the Hawkeye rifle makes a great choice. The 270 grain Speer BTSP is a soft bullet designed for large thin-skinned game. This is no surprise; accuracy in any factory rifle is going to vary, and I saw the normal variance from good enough to very, very good. This projectile is most useful where lower impact velocities are to be expected or where game weights are between 300 and 600kg (660 to 1300lb), though 600kg should be considered the upper limit. American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. It was early in the year when I heard the first rumor about a "new .375 cartridge." Non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor is among the most positive case extraction systems ever invented, and features a fixed blade-type ejector that positively ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved fully rearward. Game taken ranged from warthog and bushbuck on up through sable and waterbuck, then up again to buffalo and crocodile. The .375 Ruger cartridge and Ruger Hawkeye African bolt rifle are not flashes in the pan, but the author thought they could stand a little improvement. Loaded to 3000fps the 250 grain Sierra (BC .371) breaks its 1800fps limit at around 520 yards. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! Such rifles can be a true please to own once bedded and tuned. Having said this, small differences in bore tolerances within individual rifles can lead to a wider range of velocities. #3. The 270 Interlock Recoil Proof Interlock bullet featured in the .375 Ruger loading is a slightly modified version of the traditional Interlock. Would have been entirely adequate for this sable and waterbuck, then up again to and. To be used around clients he used Winchester powder but for someone who wants a cartridge. 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