off hand standing position. All rights reserved. Handloading for the .375 Ruger is a straightforward affair; look to a large rifle magnum primer and powders like Reloder 15, 16 and 17, H380, VARGET and IMR4064, IMR4166, IMR4350 and IMR4451, depending on the bullet your loading. You cannot drag your sled into the mountains with you so you might as well get used to shooting the rifle without it. It was designed by brothers James Tow and Keith Tow of Halsey, Oregon, to provide comparable performance to traditional African stopping rifles from the context of the Magnum Research BFR revolvers. The Partition will shed weight, but in doing so, it creates a very wide internal wound. *Hours vary by season & subject to change, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. 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. On another afternoon I used Wayne's rifle to take a lovely waterbuck. The .375 Ruger cartridge case was used by Hornady as the basis for a new extra-long-range cartridge, since it had the capability to operate with high chamber pressures, which combined with a neck and barrel throat optimized for loading relatively long and heavy .308 diameter very-low-drag bullets without the need to seat the bullets deeply recessed into the case result in adequate muzzle velocities from magnum-sized bolt-action rifles. $934.38. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. This should (note the unqualified should of hoping and guessing) allow for more uniform mushrooming and quite possibly an outstanding bullet. 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. New 375 RUM Remington rifles sales must going south. 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. Talkeetna 375 H&H is a magnum length, 375 Ruger and most of it's offspring fit in 30'06 length actions. The premiums can be divided into those that are relatively soft in nature versus those which are truly tough. Based purely on case capacity, a fairly straight .532-inch-diameter case with a fairly sharp shoulder should do this, and it does. 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. Unless I`m mistaken Remington did not offer a brake on their 375 RUM rifle offerings. 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. And lastly, the duo of Hornadys 300-grain DGX Bonded and DGS Solid, at a muzzle velocity of 2660 fps for 4,713 ft.-lbs. The Woodleigh and Swift 300 grain bullets are optimally suited to close range work on large heavy game, achieving a good balance of expansion versus penetration. Otherwise, see the .375 Ruger for what it is, an affordable and extremely useful medium bore. At the time of writing (2017) the .375 Ruger has maintained high popularity. 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. It is potentially unwise to have a brake fitted to a short guide rifle to be used around clients. Ken and J.P. maneuvered as long as they could, but when the sun was almost setting they used the standard last-light field-expedient tactic of charging into the herd, hoping the bull they'd selected would do the right thing. Read on for his take on this Thai-inspired fusion dish. Environmental temperatures also have to be taken into consideration as loads developed in cool weather may prove totally unsuitable in hot climates. 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. 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. I haven't shot the 260/270gr. Although the Sierra can expand at 1600fps or 340 yards the wind drift is near two feet. I can handle it. This is the primary consideration. The bull had been bedded during the stalk, but just as we got in range and got set, he got up and faced me. It remained cloaked in secrecy for some time, but so what? 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. From a muzzle velocity of 2950fps the Sierra kills with style out to ranges of around 170 yards (2200fps), thereafter producing clean but sometimes delayed kills out to 270 yards (1800fps). The stainless steel and plastic stock is very weather resistant If just for bear protection I remove the scope and screw on a NECG receiver sight directly to the scope bases machined into the Ruger receiver. What It Is Not. This animal, too, folded to a frontal shot with the 270-grain Interlock. The 260 grain Nosler Accubond was designed for use on large bodied game. When hunting large thinned skinned game the Ruger can be used with great success out to ranges of around 500 yards. 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. Strong, simple, compact falling-block breech mechanism with artillery-style breechblock and under-lever is ideally suited for today's powerful cartridges. Yeah, I probably look like I'm thinking, "This is gonna hurt." 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. Hornady 's new Superformance loads produce a bit more velocity, and the rifle refinements made by Hill Country Rifle make it more accurate and user-friendly. No matter--Wayne and Ken came in well heeled. Accuracy in this particular left-hand rifle is good, but in my opinion it's not as good as Steve Hornady's rifle was. The .375 Ruger was designed to replace the much older .375 H&H, something it failed to do, largely because of the legendary appeal of the H&H due to its time in Africa. 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. 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). But when hunting heavy game it is best to get very close. 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. It is simple, effective, affordable (in both rifle and ammunition) and shootable. In this instance, I waited a long time for smaller bull to quarter on so that I could take this photo for demonstration purposes. Currently, Hornady and Double Tap manufacture ammunition for the .375 Ruger cartridge. Yukon Territory, Canada. The 300 grain DGX was, up until October 2017, a basic cup and core bullet but utilized a steel jacket with copper guiding. Suggested sight settings and bullet paths. 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. Even with protection, by standers can receive a hefty blast. That or seek a superior stock design. 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. 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 shorter barrel and shorter action makes for a rifle that's smaller and easier to maneuver in tight brush. The 270 Interlock Recoil Proof Interlock bullet featured in the .375 Ruger loading is a slightly modified version of the traditional Interlock. I had been in Africa for some time before they arrived, and unfortunately, a left-hand version of the .375 Ruger couldn't be cobbled together before I departed. #3. To start with, a person hunting in areas that are "off range" during . 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. Nevertheless, this economical projectile design was acceptable for hunting game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb). 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. On light through to medium game the .375 Ruger produces fast emphatic kills along with wide free bleeding exit wounds when used at close to moderate ranges. #14585314 02/18/20. The one cartridge which has, in my opinion, come the closest is the .375 Ruger. 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. Instead, Nosler developed a series of modest length rebated rim cartridges to suit the Howa action (Nosler M48 rifle). The company's new Hawkeye--essentially a Model 77 with a more slender profile and better handling qualities--became the platform for a Hawkeye African in .375 Ruger. Buy Discontinued Hornady 375 bullets 225 grain : GunBroker is the largest seller of Reloading Supplies Ammunition Reloading All: 973482523 . The velocity bonus is significant because it provides considerably more energy, slightly flattens trajectory and, from a pure marketing standpoint, places the .375 Ruger very close to the .375 Weatherby Magnum and .375 Remington Ultra Magnum in performance. This change was made to prevent deformation of bullets under recoil. One simply cannot overlook these factors. A poorly selected .375 caliber bullet will always be vastly more forgiving than a poorly chosen .30 caliber bullet when facing the likes of Alaskan Brown bear. with a new .375 Ruger Hawkeye. Sostrictly for Griz defensesay hunting, camping, fishing, etc35 Whelen ( I have 2), 375 Ruger or 416 Rugerall with commercial loads. bullets with express sights and hitting a 12"x12" steel gong at 100yds. 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. - 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. The Barnes bullets do not suffer over-expansion. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. 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. During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. 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. 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. NE Alberta. It is my opinion that the primary reason the .376 Steyr failed is because it didn't come close enough in performance. The following will focus on a smaller number of select bullet designs of interest, organized by bullet weight rather than brand. Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. Will the 375 Ruger remain a commercially available rifle/round? Both are go-to bullet designs for game weighing around 600kg (1300) but, like the TSX, are best used at very close ranges where energy is high. Personally, I don't give much of a hoot about the extra velocity. Rifles chambered for the 300 PRC must be capable of handling 3.70in (93.98mm) overall length cartridges.[9][10]. For times when the brake is not preferred, it may be replaced with the included dynamically-matched muzzle weight. 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. Apart from this small change, the RP Interlock performs the same as the traditional bullet. The .375 Dakota is based on the .404 Jeffrey case and is beltless with a 0.545" rim diameter. With a 95-year track record, it is also a benchmark for bullet performance. On plains game the .375 Ruger continued its spectacular performance, but that should also not be a surprise. 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. Again, getting close with an accurate rifle is the key. The Dakota has rim diameter of .543" and a base diameter of .545". Hornady would do well to bring this bullet back or offer an SST or ELD-X alternative. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. 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. 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. In other words, and for the most part, large bodied deer and antelope weighing up to and around 600kg (1300lb), a very reasonable assessment. These bullets do their very best work at impact velocities above 2600fps. Hornady loads their 250gr GMX, 270gr SP-RP, and 300gr DGX/DGS bullets to advertised velocities of 2,900fps, 2,840fps, and 2,660fps respectively (using a 24 barrel). This was a walnut-stocked rifle, 23-inch barrel, good iron sights. 375 Ruger: 3: Stainless Steel / Hawkeye Matte: . 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. Anything anybody needed in a .375-caliber cartridge was done in by Holland and Holland in 1912, right? 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. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. .375 Ruger Loads At this time, Hornady and DoubleTap are the only two manufacturers that produce factory loaded .375 Ruger ammunition. 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. I do wonder if it will speed up the need for that shoulder surgery Ive been putting off. Those who wish to shoot big game at long ranges are advised to utilize the Rocky Mountain ULD bullet design. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. They pulled up short, and, luckily, the bull they wanted turned and gave them a clear frontal shot. The recommended rate of twist is one revolution in 12in (304.8mm). Both of the Gameking bullets are designed to be used in an all-round manner (close and extended ranges). 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. Forerunners to the .375 Ruger are the .376 Steyr and the .375 Dakota. 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. 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. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. As always, but especially when using solid bullets, shot placement is the key. By Greg Rodriguez. It was designed by Ruger and Hornady and released in 2008 and chambered in various Ruger rifles. A Vanguard in 375 H&H is listed on GB now for $1100: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/631076307 Last edited by a moderator: Mar 20, 2017 The .375 Ruger is essentially a fresh start. This allowed Ruger to chamber the cartridge in their existing standard length M77 rifle, without needing to use their M77 Safari Magnum Rifle. Although no longer listed, a quick mention must go to the now discontinued 225 grain Hornady Interlock. A safe minimum impact velocity for this bullet is 1800fps or around 430 to 450 yards. 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. Any .375 cartridge must first be judged against the H&H. Of the heavy weight premium bullets the 300 grain Nosler is the softest. Loaded to velocities anywhere between 2950 and 3100fps (and higher in some rifles), this was a spectacular medium game bullet. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. Impact velocity is also a key factor. 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. (Ouch, just typing that line hurt me.) Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. 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). Of the solid bullet designs, the round nose solids are gradually being superseded by flat or concave tip bullets capable of producing some measure of hydraulic force. One of my clients showed up to hunt buffalo, sable plains game etc. Of the two the 270 grain bullet tends to strike the balance regarding velocity versus penetration. The 235 grain TSX generally does its bets work above 2600fps on game weighing up to 450kg or around 1000lb. Thread Pattern: 5/8in-18. Zeroing off the bench with the Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger. On the subject of high velocity, a hot .375 will produce rather stout recoil. Loaded to 2700fps (BC .480) the 300 grain Gameking breaks 1800fps at around 580 yards. 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. 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. In his hands the .375 Ruger performed at least as well as any .375 H&H I've ever seen. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. 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 author's left-hand Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger groups very acceptably with the 270-grain Hornady Interlock. Now if it does go away I have brass! 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. He shot like a machine, making difficult shots look easy and easy shots look like child's play. 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? A superior stock forend design would help a great deal to aid to recoil reduction and allow many users to do away with the brake altogether. The .375 Ruger is a rimless cartridge often used for hunting large and dangerous game. SAAMI recommends a six-groove barrel having a bore of .366in (9.3mm) and a groove of .376in (9.6mm) with a groove width of .115in (2.9mm). The rules here are rather simple; the more the momentum of the bullet is interrupted on impact the greater the energy transfer (hydraulic force). Finally, an opportunity came but cover was sparse, and we could only close the distance to about 100 . The cartridge is based on the .375 Ruger case, which was necked up to accept a .416in (10.6mm) bullet. 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. The cartridge was designed in partnership, by Hornady and Ruger. These problems can produce terribly delayed reactions (follow up shots). We got on that herd in late afternoon, with very little time for finesse. The Hawkeye African featured a wood stock and blued 23 barrel furnished with open sights. Those hunting the wilds of India, Australia, Canada and the United States all were well-served by the .375 H&H. 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. Such was my attitude in early June 2006 when Steve Hornady and I went to Zimbabwe. Both these cartridges were designed to fit standard length long actions. Such are the contradictions we may find when discussing this subject. Fast kills could be expected out to ordinary hunting ranges of around 300 yards with room for shot placement error. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. 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. 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. Originally Posted by EdM. 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. The goal was to create a shorter cartridge than the big .338 magnums that would fit in a more compact rifle with nearly the same performance. Savage Arms 110 Bear Hunter Rifle | 57047 375 Ruger, 23" Stainless BBL, Bolt Action, AccuFit MOBUC Camo Stock, Matte Stainless Finish, Adj Muzzle Brake, 2+1 Rds. How the .375 Ruger is capable of taking the largest game: Slightly greater capacity than the .375 H&H Magnum. CX Outfitter Item #823374 | 20/Box Adventure Awaits!. Recommended maximum pressure for the cartridge is 62,000psi (4,300bar). The impact of the 300-grain InterBond dropped this old bull, but he got up again and was quickly put down with a follow-up shot. Copyright 2007-2017 Terminal Ballistics Research, Ballisticstudies.com, Achieve success with the long range hunting book series & matchgrade bedding products, MatchGrade Synthetic Stock Stabilizer instructions, The Practical Guide to Long Range Hunting Rifles, The Practical Guide to Bolt Action Rifle Accurizing & Maintenance, The Practical Guide to Long Range Hunting Cartridges, The Practical Guide To Long Range Shooting. Both feature near double thickness jackets compared to the smaller bore Sierra bullets and both feature tougher cores. 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. 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 steel of the Alaskan was chrome moly rather than stainless steel as one might expect on an all weather rifle. As for the buffalo, it was an epic adventure. 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. In rifles which yield full velocities of 2850fps, the 260 grain Partition breaks 2200fps at around 235 yards and 1800fps at around 400 yards. TDCC (Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers) 300 PRC", ".300 PRC Review: Everything You Need to Know", "Hornady Ruger Compact Magnum Cartridge Review", C.I.P. Perhaps the most spectacular example was, at least to my eye, Ken Jorgensen's buffalo. The .376 Steyr is based on the 9.3x64 Brenneke case and is a beltless case with a 0.495" rim diameter. Wayne Holt checking zero on his synthetic-stocked Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger. After the Second World War, when supplies of British ammunition for the sporting rifles became scarce at best, the American ammunition kept the industry supplied, though the choice was pretty much between the .375 H&H Magnum and the .458 Winchester Magnum. 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. Instead, the DGS seeks to find a compromise between terminal performance and smooth feeding from the Ruger action. The .375 Ruger (9.565.5mm) is a rimless, standard-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of large, dangerous game. Their capabilities remain essentially comparable. Love what you do and do it well. Regarding the solid bullet designs: these are most useful for CNS shooting. 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