The more streamlined the bullet the lower the energy transfer. Yes, the .375 bore is forgiving, but it has its limits. He shot like a machine, making difficult shots look easy and easy shots look like child's play. 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. As Ruger intended the cartridge to be chambered in standard-length bolt-action rifles,[2] the case length was kept to 2.580in (65.5mm), which is only .04in (1.0mm) longer than the .270 Winchester case. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Currently, Hornady and Double Tap manufacture ammunition for the .375 Ruger cartridge. Environmental temperatures also have to be taken into consideration as loads developed in cool weather may prove totally unsuitable in hot climates. Versatility is a key word when considering the .375 bore. The .375 Ruger has gone on to raise quite the family, including the .416 Ruger, the .300 and .338 Ruger Compact Magnums, and the 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC. The .375 H&H is a pussycat for its power level, but when you go up from .375 H&H velocity you are going to go up fast in recoil. The one cartridge which has, in my opinion, come the closest is the .375 Ruger. But in the case of Solids, the bullet maker is focused on deep, straight line penetration on very heavy game. 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. The Dakota, Ruger and Nosler cartridges are essentially wider versions of the basic 2.5 belted magnums (.264 Win Mag, 7mm Rem Mag, .338 Win Mag). The Weldcore bullet really comes into its own when the going gets tough, an emphatic killer of large and tough bodied deer and Antelope when used out to ordinary hunting ranges. Full production did occur until later in 2007. How is the recoil with DG rounds? The cartridge was designed in partnership, by Hornady and Ruger. This bullet is at its best when used on large bodied game such as bear or moose at closer ranges (above 2200fps or inside 250 yards depending on muzzle velocity). The Ruger cartridge may not be ideal for very light framed game or the very best for extremely heavy game, but as a general-purpose cartridge it is extremely well balanced. As for the buffalo, it was an epic adventure. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. The .375 Ruger is essentially a fresh start. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. By the same token, be wary of high weight retention projectiles that supposedly dump vast amounts of energy yet then defy physics by maintaining their form and weight. Give a Gift The case ends at 21?2 inches--.30 inch shorter than the .375 H&H--but since it's a bit fatter and has no taper before the shoulder, it slightly exceeds the .375 H&H in powder capacity. This is the primary consideration. In rifles which yield full velocities of 2850fps, the 260 grain Partition breaks 2200fps at around 235 yards and 1800fps at around 400 yards. It is for these reasons that as much as I like the Swift and Woodleigh medium weight bullets, I do not see them as being ideal for heavy game. One of Ruger's goals was to achieve .375 H&H performance in a shorter rifle. The WSM's and RCM's seem to have fallen behind. Of the heavy weight premium bullets the 300 grain Nosler is the softest. Ken and J.P. had already put on the brakes and put up the shooting sticks, so when the bull faced them Ken gave him a perfect frontal shot with a 270-grain Interlock. Of the conventional medium to heavy weight bullet designs the 250 and 300 grain Sierra Gameking bullets can prove immensely useful. In many cases a lack of sturdy epoxy bedding and/or shooter error will cause groups to grow well before the actual load itself is anywhere near high pressures. Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan Hawkeye Matte Bolt Action Rifle -. NE Alberta. With various loads running between 2600 and 2800fps, the Ruger packed plenty of punch for large North American game. . If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. This force is nothing more than the acceleration of water away from the path of the bullet, hopefully leading to a wound channel larger than the bullet diameter. Barnes for example produce a 270 grain bullet but experience leads me to believe that this really only comes into its own on the heaviest of animals or in the most potent of .375 magnums. 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). There are a few easy modifications to improve the feeding reliability. 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. Expectations are the key when using this bullet. Steve Hornady, hunting with PH Paul Smith of Chifuti Safaris, took the first buffalo to fall to the .375 Ruger. But if your heart is set on getting a 375 Ruger, as Charlie mentioned, go get a Ruger. By Greg Rodriguez. As most of you know by now, obtaining smooth feeding can be problematic with our new short, fat magnums, but this does not seem to be a problem with this cartridge, at least not in the Ruger M77 with .30-06-length action. The .375 Ruger is not the .375 H&H, but it measures up well, and in all ways. Left-hand models--good news for me, of course--will be available by mid-2007. The 235 grain TSX generally does its bets work above 2600fps on game weighing up to 450kg or around 1000lb. 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. Listed as discontinued. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer bolt action rifles chambered in .375 Ruger from leading manufacturers including Mossberg, Ruger, and Savage Arms. Seldom will I ever choose the 300 grain bullet. It remained cloaked in secrecy for some time, but so what? These bullets work well when facing game weighing 700kg (1540lb) and above. The Ruger should therefore be considered very mild in this regard. To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. I wasn't worried, but I was definitely concerned; if he didn't get him down on the spot, we would have a hard time finding him before morning. The Dakota has rim diameter of .543" and a base diameter of .545". In this instance, I waited a long time for smaller bull to quarter on so that I could take this photo for demonstration purposes. Featuring corrosion resistant nickel-plated cases that are sealed watertight and topped with the accurate and rugged CX bullet, Outfitter ammunition is designed to perform under the toughest conditions. In 2007, it was released commercially and chambered in the Ruger Hawkeye African and the Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan rifles.[2]. However, as suggested elsewhere within this knowledge base, this bullet can also prove to be neither fish nor fowl, being too soft for close range work on large game (and downright dangerous for hunting clawed game) while being too stout for extended range work. This projectile can tackle heavy game, but here is where we can also run into trouble. In 24-inch test barrels, the .375 Ruger sent 270-grain bullets at 2,840 fps and 300s at 2,660, trumping the .375 H&H by more than 100 fps. The .375 Ruger is extremely well suited to large bodied game. Instead, I simply see them as being more useful on game weighing around or more than 450kg (1000lb) where angling shots are expected or where there is a chance of having to tackle animals of exceptional size for their species. Strong, simple, compact falling-block breech mechanism with artillery-style breechblock and under-lever is ideally suited for today's powerful cartridges. On the subject of high velocity, a hot .375 will produce rather stout recoil. Is it significant that it fits in a .30-06-length action? Sep 21, 2015. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. He did. The .375 Dakota is based on the .404 Jeffrey case and is beltless with a 0.545" rim diameter. The 300 grain DGX was, up until October 2017, a basic cup and core bullet but utilized a steel jacket with copper guiding. Test barrel lengths must also be taken into consideration when observing published data. The .375 Ruger is actually capable of generating higher velocities than the H&H, by roughly 100 fps in a 24-inch barrel. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. This allowed Ruger to chamber the cartridge in their existing standard length M77 rifle, without needing to use their M77 Safari Magnum Rifle. Although the Sierra can expand at 1600fps or 340 yards the wind drift is near two feet. Both of the Gameking bullets are designed to be used in an all-round manner (close and extended ranges). Both rifles had the new iron sights, and I like them very much; they are far superior to the "mostly for looks" folding leaves long supplied. Mossberg & Sons", SAAMI Drawing 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (300 PRC), "It's Official SAAMI Approves Hornady 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC", "C.I.P. It's OK, but, after all, the .375 H&H has been adequate since 1912, so I don't think that is what is most important about the new cartridge. Any petals lost during penetration can be treated as being acceptable under the conditions. The Barnes bullets do not suffer over-expansion. At 270 yards a 10mph cross wind send the Sierra flat point a full foot off course. Unfortunately, while these authors may well have had successful results, such information tends to create unrealistic expectations and overconfidence in this projectile design. Shop online or in-store at your local Sportsman's Warehouse. "If you could only have one rifle worldwide, the .375 Ruger would be my choice.". A main strength of these cartridges are in their ability to produce optimal performance in long actions which lack generous magazine lengths. How the .375 Ruger is capable of taking the largest game: Slightly greater capacity than the .375 H&H Magnum. Wayne Holt shot a very fine sable, also at last light. 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. It is worth noting that some rifles can exceed the averages listed here by up to or more than 100fps. The author and professional hunter J.P. Kleinhans with a good waterbuck, dropped in its tracks with a frontal shot with a 270-grain Hornady InterLock. Apart from this small change, the RP Interlock performs the same as the traditional bullet. Between 2200 and 2000fps (280 yards), killing is clean but can be somewhat delayed. The trouble is that the larger the animal (or further the range) the more we may find ourselves simply under gunned when taking shoulder shots with a .375 caliber rifle. Subscriber Services. 375 Ruger 250 gr. The Double Tap achieves 2,825ft/s (861m/s) and 4,700ftlb (6,400J) with a 270-grain Barnes TSX from a 23-inch barrel Ruger 77 African. For times when the brake is not preferred, it may be replaced with the included dynamically-matched muzzle weight. 5 Mk 1 Rifle: History of the 'Jungle Carbine', Wilson Combat Paul Howe Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor: Full Review of the Versatility Champ. Hornady would do well to bring this bullet back or offer an SST or ELD-X alternative. While expansion may still be fully evident at 2200fps, hunters targeting heavy game would do well to consider 2400fps as a wise cut off point for wide wounding. 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. CX Outfitter Item #823374 | 20/Box Adventure Awaits!. Too many times I hear of a hunter stating that his gun only groups 3 MOA but this should be fine for very large animals. The .375 H&H provides one of the world's greatest benchmarks for performance. The .375 H&H, left, with the new .375 Ruger. In other words, and for the most part, large bodied deer and antelope weighing up to and around 600kg (1300lb), a very reasonable assessment. He had reloads with .300 grain Hornady DGX Softs and solids. They quickly found a good bull in the middle of the herd, but other buffalo covered him up, and as the afternoon melted away he refused to come clear for a shot. Based purely on case capacity, a fairly straight .532-inch-diameter case with a fairly sharp shoulder should do this, and it does. 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. The case is of a rimless design having the base and rim diameter of .532in (13.5mm), which is the same diameter of the belt on belted magnum cases based on the .300 H&H Magnum and .375 H&H Magnum. 6.5 PRC vs 6.5 RPM What You Need to Know, Remington .50-70 Rolling Block History: New York's Pick to Arm Its National Guard, 7 Top .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire) Rifles. 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. Hornady on the other hand, have placed some focus on smooth feeding. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. What It Is Not. These bullets do their very best work at impact velocities above 2600fps. From a muzzle velocity of 3000fps the TSX breaks 2600fps at around 115 yards, 2400fps at 180 yards and 2200fps at around 240 yards. My one concern with this bullet is the potential for over expansion and limited penetration when taking quartering on shots on potentially dangerous animals weighing above 450kg (1000lb) at close ranges. Looking for previous installments of our "Behind the Bullet" series? July in the New Mexico desert is hot, often 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Apart from these factors a 250 grain .375 homogenous copper bullet can prove to be the more emphatic killer when used in either the .375 H&H or Ruger. The BC of this bullet is very low at .270, therefore, the faster it can be driven the better in order to ensure high impact velocities. Although it has since spawned the .416 Ruger and the shortened Ruger Compact Magnums (RCMs), it started as an original case design that used the .532-inch rim but without a belt, the case is fatter with little body taper and a 60-degree shoulder. Quite a recoiling beast that most people simply cannot handle. I have run .375 Ruger ammo through such actions and so far it has fed great every time. 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. As for the Ruger rifle, while very cheap and often displaying poor accuracy out of the box, the M77 action can be accurized and made into an extremely reliable rifle. But for someone who wants a no-nonsense cartridge in an affordable rifle, the .375 Ruger in the Hawkeye rifle makes a great choice. At the time of writing (2017) the .375 Ruger has maintained high popularity. The Woodleigh is a fast killer of light framed game at bush / woods ranges but is somewhat underutilized in this role. This bull took the bullet, tried to turn, fell over and didn't get back up. Doubtful given the 375 H&H in a standard length can be bought and does all that is needed of a .375. The 250 grain Swift A-Frame is, in the most basic sense, a bonded version of the Partition bullet. Following the introduction of the .375 Ruger, many shooters expected a whole family of Ruger magnum cartridges but these never eventuated, perhaps due to the fact that the Ruger magazine was still not all that well suited to the now very long Hornady bullets. As Ken had promised, when I got home there was a long Ruger box awaiting me, and in it was the very first left-hand Ruger M77 in .375 Ruger. In some cases the broadside shot is not always the most suitable for this and instead it can be better to wait for a shot which places the animal lightly quartering on, allowing the bullet to strike the very center of the shoulder ball joint, after which the bullet can then pass through the forwards portion of the lungs. Between 2400 and 2200fps the TSX produces clean but delayed kills. Rather, I think the case design is extremely clever from a manufacturer's standpoint because you have a bigger, fatter case that will not only fit existing bolt faces (as do rebated rims) but also feed well from existing magazine boxes. On Wednesday, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) sent a notice of intent to sue to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), due to the hunting of gray wolves in Wyomings Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Searching for Oryx in these conditions can be challenging on a couple levels. 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. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. 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. Ruger have cut down the barrel lengths of their rifles so that they are not overly long (no longer than a regular 26 barreled magnum) or cumbersome when fitted with muzzle brakes. The .300 Ruger Compact Magnum or .300 RCM was designed in 2007 and uses a case designed by Hornady and Ruger based on the .375 Ruger cartridge. Hinterland #: 78027. On the other hand, pretty much all of the 250 grain .375 bullets mentioned with this text, both premium and non-premium, will tackle a 600kg Eland bull due to the nature of its weight distribution. In his hands the .375 Ruger performed at least as well as any .375 H&H I've ever seen. But when hunting heavy game it is best to get very close. 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. 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. The .500 Bushwhacker is a semirimmed magnum handgun cartridge initially developed by fireforming the .375 Ruger case cylindrical, shortening it by 0.13 in, and threading the base for a rim. Discuss this article or ask a question on the forum here The Hornady Superformance ammunition drives a 270-grain (17g) SP-RP bullet at 2,840ft/s (870m/s) and the 300-grain (19g) DGS and DGX bullets at 2,660ft/s (810m/s). 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. Do the iron sights hit poi with 260/270gr.bullets ? Those who wish to push the envelope and shoot further need to understand that this bullet can produce very poor performance at long ranges, depending on shot placement and target resistance. On heavy dangerous game many experienced hunters would agree that the .375 caliber is adequate but less forgiving than calibers above .400 if shot placement is not exact. 4 boxes available. The 235 grain Barnes TSX is the toughest of the light weight .375 pills with regards to major manufacturers. TDCC (Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers) .375 Ruger, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.375_Ruger&oldid=1125450829, Articles needing additional references from September 2014, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 December 2022, at 02:13. This bullet is most spectacular at impact velocities above 2400fps but displays vivid performance down to 2200fps. of muzzle energy is where the .375 Ruger shines as dangerous game cartridge. Much like a shortened version of the .375 RUM case design and similar to the .375 Dakota depending upon how one looks at it, Ruger, created a very potent .375 cartridge. With a case length of 2.580 inches and an overall length of 3.340 inches, the .375 Ruger will fit perfectly in a long-action receiver which will house a .300 Winchester Magnum or 7mm Remington Magnum. The goal of the engineers was not to exceed .375 H&H performance but simply to equal it in a cartridge that would fit in a standard-length (.30-06-length) action and fit existing belted magnum bolt faces. When I do, things are pretty serious. One of my clients showed up to hunt buffalo, sable plains game etc. Zeroing off the bench with the Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger. Their capabilities remain essentially comparable. Those who hunt in Alaska would be hard pushed to find a better cartridge than this. To put either animal down on the spot requires both a tough bullet and careful shot placement. Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 3 : 1: 2: 3: Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? It came as no surprise that the first was a safari-style rifle. The .375 Ruger is a rimless cartridge often used for hunting large and dangerous game. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. As Ruger intended the cartridge to be chambered in short-length bolt-action rifles,[2] the case length was shortened to 2.10in (53mm), which is similar to the .308 Winchester case. Throughout most of Africa it is the accepted minimum for thick-skinned dangerous game, and it is also a world standard in terms of versatility. The 250 grain GMX is a serious big game bullet. A heavy bullet can afford to shed some weight and mass (energy transfer) as a means to promote trauma. Depending on the year, conditions can be very dry as well. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? 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. It was designed as a dangerous game cartridge, particularly for use in Alaska and Africa. The case measures .532 inches at the base and .515 inches at the shouldergiving a larger body diameter than the H&H designand is equipped with a 30-degree shoulder for positive headspacing. Certainly, they were good enough to go hunting with, and that's exactly what we did. A safe minimum impact velocity for this bullet is 1800fps or around 430 to 450 yards. I haven't shot the 260/270gr. For a couple of hundred bucks, a good gunsmith can tune the action and refine the trigger. 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. The Sierra can be pushed out to a maximum impact velocity of 1600fps or 270 yards however shot placement is critical. That or seek a superior stock design. The 20 inch barrel Alaskan 375 rifle stainless with Hogue stock is discontinued in favor of the newer muzzle brake rifles right? But nobody makes taking that amount of game look easy with a poor rifle or an unsuitable cartridge, nor can it be done without consistently good bullet performance. Of course..Not gonna go anywhere.Many rifle makers offer the round. One simply cannot overlook these factors. Unlike Remington Ultra Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Magnums can be chambered in standard-length bolt-action rifles. The neck / shoulder junction is also exposed, offering a fast killing point of aim. Released in 1912, the .375 H&H took a while to become the revered, all-around design we know; the Great War put a damper on international hunting adventures. Hornady and Ruger partnered to create the cartridge. Near enough is not good enough, practice, stalk well, wait, pick your angles, and break bone. Readers are advised to experiment utilizing this as a part of a dual load (premium bullet for close ranges / Speer BTSP out long) when tackling large body weights. Both are equipped with Ruger's scope-mounting system. The faster it can be driven the better its performance as a lighter medium game bullet, utilizing impact velocity to increase target resistance and therefore help overcome its bonding. With the 375R necked down to 9.3, the 9.3x62 and the 9.3 Brenneke would pale in a comparison of performance. When hunting tough game weighing between 450 and 600kg (roughly 1000-1300lb) using a medium weight .375 bullet it really is hard to go past a homogenous copper bullet design utilized at close ranges as a means to increase hydraulic force. Good luck with Dorian on Monday. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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The further we go below 2600fps the more useful this bullet weight shedding (no core bonding) can be. It is both forgiving and can be more humane than the small bores in bush hunting situations as poor shots taken with the .375 generally slow game down fast, allowing quick follow up shots. Top 10 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) Rifles, Enfield No. 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. Again, getting close with an accurate rifle is the key. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. Steve Hornady hadn't been in Africa for a long, long time, but he's done as much mountain hunting as anyone I know. It was designed by Ruger and Hornady and released in 2008 and chambered in various Ruger rifles. 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