When I do, things are pretty serious. Of the conventional medium to heavy weight bullet designs the 250 and 300 grain Sierra Gameking bullets can prove immensely useful. During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. The Ruger should therefore be considered very mild in this regard. 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. Sep 21, 2015. 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. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. Great on big Russian Boar with their protective shield! The recommended rate of twist is one revolution in 12in (304.8mm). Anything anybody thought they needed in a .375 cartridge was done by Roy Weatherby, not once but twice (.375 and .378 Weatherby Magnums)--and again by Remington in 2000 with the .375 RUM. For almost anyone, however, the .375 Ruger kicks enough to take some getting used to, and I don't recommend shooting it off the bench any more than is absolutely necessary. Based purely on case capacity, a fairly straight .532-inch-diameter case with a fairly sharp shoulder should do this, and it does. The 300 grain DGX was, up until October 2017, a basic cup and core bullet but utilized a steel jacket with copper guiding. The bull had been bedded during the stalk, but just as we got in range and got set, he got up and faced me. That or seek a superior stock design. Apart from this the Sierra has great merit. #3. We put nearly eight miles on our boots working a herd. It happens to be significant for me personally because its only left-hand action is also .30-06 length. The .375 Ruger (9.565.5mm) is a rimless, standard-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of large, dangerous game. Wrap-around checkering provides a sure grip in any weather. Only problem is that you are limited to only Hornady brass. Expectations are the key when using this bullet. In rifles which yield full velocities of 2850fps, the 260 grain Partition breaks 2200fps at around 235 yards and 1800fps at around 400 yards. 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. It is very significant for Ruger because its .375-length (actually, a full-size magnum that also accommodates the .416 Rigby) action is only built into its M77 Mk II "express" rifle, an excellent rifle that is more than twice as expensive as the standard Ruger M77 Mk II--which is only available in a .30-06-length action. Near enough is not good enough, practice, stalk well, wait, pick your angles, and break bone. 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. 4 boxes available. Both these cartridges were designed to fit standard length long actions. Such rifles can be a true please to own once bedded and tuned. The .338 Ruger Compact Magnum or .338 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge based on the .375 Ruger case. We got on that herd in late afternoon, with very little time for finesse. 375 Ruger 250 gr. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. To say that performance was spectacular is an understatement. With a fairly short, trim barrel and the standard-length action the M77 in .375 Ruger is fairly light and produces stout recoil off the bench--but it isn't unmanageable, and most experienced shooters should be able to handle it. Both the African and Alaskan weighed around 9.5lb (4.25kg) with scope and sling which is to be considered light for a potent medium bore. One could go so far as to call it the medium bore work horse equivalent of the ever reliable .308 Winchester. Wounding is severe however if used in this manner. The premiums can be divided into those that are relatively soft in nature versus those which are truly tough. These bullets do their very best work at impact velocities above 2600fps. Subscriber Services. This particular rifle, at least so far, is actually the least accurate of the four .375 Rugers he has seen. Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. This should (note the unqualified should of hoping and guessing) allow for more uniform mushrooming and quite possibly an outstanding bullet. [6][7] In 2019 it got C.I.P.-standardized as the 300 PRC. This animal, too, folded to a frontal shot with the 270-grain Interlock. This bullet differs quite simply in that it does not have any exposed lead at the bullet tip, similar to the Remington CoreLokt. But for someone who wants a no-nonsense cartridge in an affordable rifle, the .375 Ruger in the Hawkeye rifle makes a great choice. As always, but especially when using solid bullets, shot placement is the key. 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. This is the primary consideration. Both of the Gameking bullets are designed to be used in an all-round manner (close and extended ranges). July in the New Mexico desert is hot, often 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Unless I`m mistaken Remington did not offer a brake on their 375 RUM rifle offerings. This is not damning with faint praise, not at all. Once again, there should be no surprise in what a cartridge that slightly exceeds a .375 H&H should do on game, provided the bullets perform. Quite a recoiling beast that most people simply cannot handle. Cartridge standards for the .375 Ruger were issued by SAAMI in June 2007. Wayne had one in the Jim Hogue synthetic, the only difference from the version that will hit the market being that his still wore a 23-inch barrel rather than the 20-inch tube that will appear on the production model. A new wrinkle on the Ruger M77 in .375 Ruger is this sturdy, visible fixed-blade rear sight, a vast improvement over the folding-leaf sight long supplied on the M77 Mk II. The combination of full bullet expansion plus around 30% weight loss help the 300 grain partition to produce massive internal wounding across a wide range of impact velocities. 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. This feral cattle beast weighs around 600kg (1300lb). When hunting large thinned skinned game the Ruger can be used with great success out to ranges of around 500 yards. I can handle it. vs 9.3x62 Cartridge Clash, Kimber Hunter Pro Desolve Blak - A Lightweight Heavy Hitter, Browning BLR Lightweight '81 Stainless Takedown Lever Rifle, Mossberg Patriot Predator 6.5 PRC Rifle Review, Review: Springfield Armory M1A Loaded Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, RCBS ChargeMaster Lite Review: Not 'Lite' on Ability, Remington Model Seven SS HS Bolt-Action Rifle Review. Doubtful given the 375 H&H in a standard length can be bought and does all that is needed of a .375. It remained cloaked in secrecy for some time, but so what? Since 2015, O.F. I have run .375 Ruger ammo through such actions and so far it has fed great every time. The .375 Ruger is a rimless cartridge often used for hunting large and dangerous game. Pintoguy is correct, Howa no longer lists the 375 Ruger, so they are hard to find. (Ouch, just typing that line hurt me.) There are a few easy modifications to improve the feeding reliability. Suggested sight settings and bullet paths. 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. Wayne Holt shot a very fine sable, also at last light. The 350 grain Woodleigh round nose and protected point bullets come into their own on the heaviest of game where they are able to shed some weight and SD but continue to produce vivid wounding to a much deeper level than their 300 grain counterparts which can, if pushed too hard, suffer over-expansion. 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. What It Is Not. To start with, a person hunting in areas that are "off range" during . 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. 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. 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. Good luck with Dorian on Monday. Anyone who has used Russian made steel jacketed soft point ammunition (often found in .223 and .308) will have at least some experience of how such ammunition can perform. Used in this manner the GMX is able to produce very high physical and nervous trauma on game weighing up to and exceeding 600kg (1300lb). As always, the hand loader must let the individual rifle and its brass speak to him or her. Initially, the two Ruger M77 rifles designed for the .375 Ruger were the Hawkeye African and Hawkeye Alaskan. The Partition will shed weight, but in doing so, it creates a very wide internal wound. Average working velocities from the 23 African include 3050fps to 3100fps with 225 grain bullets, 3000fps to 3050fps with 235 grain bullets, 2900fps with 250 grain bullets, 2850fps using 260 grain bullets, 2800fps for the 270 grainers, 2700fps with 300 grain bullets and 2450fps with 350 gain longsters. If using a lighter bullet we need to think about increasing retained weight after impact and using velocity to (hydraulic force) to promote trauma. At 2600fps this is a very hard hitting load and fast killing out to ranges of around 90 to 100 yards, producing clean but sometimes delayed killing down to impact velocities of around 1800fps or 200 yards. However, it is good to see the likes of Woodleigh working towards optimal hydraulic force potential through the creation of their concaved solid bullets. It came as no surprise that the first was a safari-style rifle. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. As an aside, this is a very good bullet weight with regards to the actual construction of this bullet. He did. Barrel Break-In: What It Is. I haven't shot the 260/270gr. Yeah, I probably look like I'm thinking, "This is gonna hurt." 375 Ruger: 3: Stainless Steel / Hawkeye Matte: . 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. It burns powder more efficiently, producing higher velocities in a shorter barrel. 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. *Hours vary by season & subject to change, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. In another box was plenty of Hornady ammo. The one cartridge which has, in my opinion, come the closest is the .375 Ruger. The Ruger, has both a rim and base diameter of .534", making the body somewhat narrower than the former cartridges, yet still much wider than the .375 H&H. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. Loaded to 2700fps (BC .480) the 300 grain Gameking breaks 1800fps at around 580 yards. 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. They pulled up short, and, luckily, the bull they wanted turned and gave them a clear frontal shot. This bullet can be driven fast (though the 1:12 twist rate can limit accuracy above 2950fps), or utilized as a mild load using reloading book data for the 300 grain bullet weight resulting in muzzle velocities of around 2600fps. Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan Hawkeye Matte Bolt Action Rifle -. - 24hourcampfire Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Hop To Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 BP-B2 IC B2 IC B3 Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 CTV Who's Online Now 776 members ( 1936M71, 10gaugemag, 222ND, 12344mag, 10ring1, 91 invisible), 1,932 guests, and 1,289 robots. Unfortunately, while these authors may well have had successful results, such information tends to create unrealistic expectations and overconfidence in this projectile design. Three-position safety is easily accessible and allows the shooter to lock the bolt or to load and unload the rifle with the safety engaged. The Hornady bullets--on this hunt, fast 270-grain Interlocks and deep-penetrating 300-grain FMJs--performed perfectly, and thus the cartridge did as well. As with most things in life, what you see depends on where you sit. Ken, Steve and Wayne could handle it. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. I'm leaving in just a few days, and that left-hand .375 Ruger is already in my gun case, with both solids and softs in my bulging duffel bag. 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. 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. As a researcher, I tend to look for the poleax effect as this subject interests me as a matter of research. The .375 Ruger was designed with the latest generation of powders in mind. Hornady is the predominant source of ammunition for the .375 Ruger, and they offer a quartet of loads, making the cartridge suitable for nearly any hunting situation. In the shorter Alaskan rifle, figures average 50 to 75fps below these and in custom 24 barreled rifles, readers should add 25fps. [11] This round is designed for hunting medium- to large-sized North American game. 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. This is the third iteration of this projectile design. 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. American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. Hornady currently produce four Superformance loads for the .375 Ruger: the 250 grain GMX (homogenous copper bullet) at 2900fps, the 270 grain SP-RP Interlock at 2840fps, the 300 grain Dangerous Game Expanding (DGX) at 2660fps and the 300 grain steel jacketed Dangerous Game Solid (DGS) also at 2660fps. I left Ken and Wayne in Mozambique to do a bit more hunting and headed home. In any case, leave it to the reader to experiment and decide which methods and materials prove best for his or her individual situation. On plains game the .375 Ruger continued its spectacular performance, but that should also not be a surprise. The .375 RUM has a rebated rim diameter of .534" and a base diameter of .550". I doubt it; there are just too many great rifles chambered for the H&H, too many ammunition choices, as well as too many devotees of the old, belted case. The 270 grain Speer BTSP is a soft bullet designed for large thin-skinned game. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. The .375 Ruger is essentially a fresh start. The .375 Ruger was introduced in 2007 as a rimless standard length cartridge that is slightly larger in powder capacity and energy than the .375 H & H Magnum (a belted and tapered cartridge) , widely used in Africa all the way up to Elephant. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. Readers are however advised to take note of the muzzle brakes on the current .375 Ruger rifles. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. Although no longer listed, a quick mention must go to the now discontinued 225 grain Hornady Interlock. The following will focus on a smaller number of select bullet designs of interest, organized by bullet weight rather than brand. In early September Hornady's Wayne Holt and Ruger's Ken Jorgensen joined me at outfitter J.P. Kleinhans' camp in coastal Mozambique to film a segment for our Petersen's Hunting Adventures TV show. 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. All rights reserved. CX Outfitter Item #823374 | 20/Box Adventure Awaits!. Shot the factory 300gr. Robust, sturdy, sculptured receiver forms a rigid support for barrel, stock and sliding breech block. The steel of the Alaskan was chrome moly rather than stainless steel as one might expect on an all weather rifle. Although very large, his cunning friend hiding in the vegetation behind him weighs around 900kg (1980lb). 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. Left-hand models--good news for me, of course--will be available by mid-2007. Mossberg & Sons produced bolt-action rifles of the "Patriot" series chambered in .375 Ruger with different stock options. The Barnes 270 and 300 grain TSX projectiles work best when driven as fast as safely possible and used at close ranges on heavy game weighing between 600 and 700kg (1300 to 1540lb) or more. 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. The .416 Ruger is a beltless, rimless, bottle-necked cartridge designed as a joint venture by Hornady and Ruger in 2008. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. 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. Having said this, the DGS is in no way the same as a bullet which has been specifically designed for maximum hydraulic trauma. 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. 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. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer bolt action rifles chambered in .375 Ruger from leading manufacturers including Mossberg, Ruger, and Savage Arms. The Woodleigh is a fast killer of light framed game at bush / woods ranges but is somewhat underutilized in this role. On medium weight game from a muzzle velocity of 2740fps in the 20 barreled Alaskan the 270 Interlock produces very fast kills out to around 235 yards or 2200fps, the longer barreled African at 2815fps gains a negligible 25 yards. Due to the fact that the .375 Ruger produces somewhat similar performance to the .375 H&H, a full discourse on projectiles can be found within that text. If the rifle is to be used at long ranges then a longer rifle action such as the M700 will allow long bullets to be utilized within the magazine box. 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. Bought the last 3 boxes of 375 Ruger 300 gr Dangerous game rounds at the local Wallmart at $19 a box. I have run .375 Ruger ammo through such actions and so far it has fed great every time. Great bullets for a Savage 99 375 Winchester, a 375 Ruger, STW, and H&H. Price is per box of 100 bullets. There have been many cartridges designed to compete or replace the .375 H&H, including the .375 Weatherby Magnum and its larger brother the .378 Weatherby Magnum, the .375 Dakota, the .376 Steyr and the .375 Remington Ultra Magnum; while all of them have a following, none have approached the flowing of the H&H design. The 235 grain Woodleigh Weldcore protected point is ideal for larger bodied medium game. The 300 grain Sierra Gameking was, to use Sierras words, designed for large thin skinned African game such as Greater kudu and Eland along with large North American Game including moose and Brown bear. The only special feature--and it's a good one--is that these rifles have a very good and sturdy fixed-blade rear sight with a 3/32-inch front bead on a barrelband ramp. Many medium bores get a bad rep for recoil simply due to poor stock designs. Will it ever unseat the .375 H&H Magnum as the king of the .375s? . The Outfitter load features a 250-grain GMX (a lead-free choice), at a muzzle velocity of 2800 fps and will give a trajectory much like a .308 Winchester with a 180-grain bullet; with a 200-yard zero, itll strike eight inches low at 300 yards and 23 inches low at 400 yards. The 235 grain Barnes TSX is the toughest of the light weight .375 pills with regards to major manufacturers. Loaded to velocities anywhere between 2950 and 3100fps (and higher in some rifles), this was a spectacular medium game bullet. Certainly, they were good enough to go hunting with, and that's exactly what we did. While the Hornady bullets are excellent, handloading for the .375 Ruger will open the floodgates of possibilities. This is where the 350 grain bullets can come into their own; the round nose where a wide range of game weights may be encountered and the stouter protected point for dedicated heavy game hunting. 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. The .375 Ruger is a joint project between Hornady and Ruger, and it is the first big-game rifle cartridge to bear the Ruger name. Buy Discontinued Hornady 375 bullets 225 grain : GunBroker is the largest seller of Reloading Supplies Ammunition Reloading All: 973482523 . On another afternoon I used Wayne's rifle to take a lovely waterbuck. The more recent Guide Rifle utilizes a laminate stock and stainless steel barrel and action. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. 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. 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. The tip of the DGS is flat to aid stability (prevent tumbling) during penetration but can also provide a small degree of hydraulic trauma during penetration. The new cartridge uses the same .532-inch rim diameter, but the belt is fatter and the body taper has slightly more case capacity even though, at 2 1/2 inches, it'. Additionally, the .375 Ruger yields around 6% greater case capacity than the .375 H&H. Will the 375 Ruger remain a commercially available rifle/round? Made to work in Ruger actions, which couldn't fit full-length magnum cartridges. 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