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). Made to work in Ruger actions, which couldn't fit full-length magnum cartridges. Those who wish to body shoot heavy game with this bullet must understand that wounding will be limited. Although bullet construction is always the most important consideration for fast and clean killing. The steel of the Alaskan was chrome moly rather than stainless steel as one might expect on an all weather rifle. The .375 Ruger is not the .375 H&H, but it measures up well, and in all ways. 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. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 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. 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. How is the recoil with DG rounds? 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. This is not damning with faint praise, not at all. With various loads running between 2600 and 2800fps, the Ruger packed plenty of punch for large North American game. The compact case is extremely well suited to a very wide range of rifle actions. 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. Alternatively, look to the .375 RUM, the .378 Weatherby or the even larger .375 Chey Tac. The 235 grain Barnes TSX is the toughest of the light weight .375 pills with regards to major manufacturers. By the same token wind drift is a major concern and to this end, the 2600fps load really is best used at close ranges. 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. 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. Though it does few things perfectly, it truly does everything, and is possibly the most flexible bore diameter available. Shot the factory 300gr. To start with, a person hunting in areas that are "off range" during . NE Alberta. Talkeetna 375 H&H is a magnum length, 375 Ruger and most of it's offspring fit in 30'06 length actions. Good luck with Dorian on Monday. Out of stock. The 260 grain Nosler Accubond was designed for use on large bodied game. 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. Loaded to a muzzle velocity of 2800fps the 270 grain Speer (BC .430) breaks 1800fps at around 520 yards. 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. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. Listed as discontinued. I wasted little time getting it to the range, and in a proper left-hand rifle I can offer more detailed shooting impressions. 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. Unfortunately, this is something that comes more naturally with time and experience. There are no shortcomings in the 375 Ruger case design. During the course of nearly three weeks he took more than a dozen animals from impala to Cape buffalo in size with the .375 Ruger, and he managed to use all three of Hornady's loads for the new cartridge: 270-grain Interlock spirepoint, 300-grain InterBond roundnose and 300-grain FMJ roundnose. 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. The .375 Ruger has passed the test of time for me in all aspects and I do believe it's popularity will increase as other manufactures add models chambered for it. 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 .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. (Ouch, just typing that line hurt me.) It was designed as a dangerous game cartridge, particularly for use in Alaska and Africa. 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. 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. There are certainly many rave reviews of this projectile to be found in gun rag write ups and online articles. Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. Hinterland #: 78027. Perhaps the most spectacular example was, at least to my eye, Ken Jorgensen's buffalo. It was designed by Ruger and Hornady and released in 2008 and chambered in various Ruger rifles. 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. [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. Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. "If you could only have one rifle worldwide, the .375 Ruger would be my choice.". What It Is Not. The names are often meaningless. A heavy bullet can afford to shed some weight and mass (energy transfer) as a means to promote trauma. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. [6][7] In 2019 it got C.I.P.-standardized as the 300 PRC. He did. Do the iron sights hit poi with 260/270gr.bullets ? A safe minimum impact velocity for this bullet is 1800fps or around 430 to 450 yards. 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. It is my opinion that the primary reason the .376 Steyr failed is because it didn't come close enough in performance. Readers are advised to employ extra caution when using this bullet (and the heavier Accubond) in the .375 caliber on large bodied game or better still, avoid it altogether. 300 yard wind value (very) roughly doubles at 400 yards. I have run .375 Ruger ammo through such actions and so far it has fed great every time. 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. 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 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. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. For those of us who love potent cartridges one of the ongoing bug bears of the M77 Ruger long action has been its rather short magazine (87mm / 3.425). 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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. Tail on shots should be limited to game under 80kg, however on larger game tail on wounds created by the Interlock are often severe enough to allow follow up shots. This is one of the great virtues of the medium bores and why it is such a shame when hunters label them as being suitable for big game only. 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. Since 2015, O.F. 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. Doubtful given the 375 H&H in a standard length can be bought and does all that is needed of a .375. Sep 21, 2015. This is the third iteration of this projectile design. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 Sierra can be pushed out to a maximum impact velocity of 1600fps or 270 yards however shot placement is critical. 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. Regarding the solid bullet designs: these are most useful for CNS shooting. In the Remington Ultra Magnum for example, the heavier weight and higher velocity can result in higher over all trauma or what we might call stopping power regardless of the misunderstandings within this subject. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Unfortunately, while these authors may well have had successful results, such information tends to create unrealistic expectations and overconfidence in this projectile design. Loaded to velocities anywhere between 2950 and 3100fps (and higher in some rifles), this was a spectacular medium game bullet. Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? 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. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? Features an engraved Ruger logo and patented latch that is flush with the trigger guard to avoid accidental dumping of cartridges. I haven't shot the 260/270gr. In fact, as much as it truly galls me to say this, the .375 Ruger is probably a better cartridge. The cartridge is a bit "snappier" than the 375 H&H and I believe can achieve about 200 fps more velocity if fired from the same length barrels. The Woodleigh handles raking shots relatively well but is prone to lose a great deal of its sectional density if used to take Texas heart shots at close ranges. As far as I know, these are the only production lever rifles offered in .375 Winchester and the .375 caliber versions are long discontinued, although Winchester still offers .375 factory . Will the 375 Ruger remain a commercially available rifle/round? For those who wish to build or re-build a .375 Ruger: a basic 24" or 26 barrel rifle of sufficient heft mated to a straight line stock with a generously wide forend is the key to easy shooting. 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. Nevertheless, this economical projectile design was acceptable for hunting game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb). 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 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. 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. Those who wish to experiment with it for hunting will need to utilize either a custom action with a generous length magazine box or be prepared to single feed loads into the M77 action. 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. 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. The author's left-hand Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger groups very acceptably with the 270-grain Hornady Interlock. The shorter barrel and shorter action makes for a rifle that's smaller and easier to maneuver in tight brush. The advent and acceptance of .404" beltless magnums such as the .375 RUM inspired Ruger to develop a potent magnum without having to alter their inexpensive cast action design. I certainly hope it is here to stay. Discuss this article or ask a question on the forum here No matter--Wayne and Ken came in well heeled. Although no longer listed, a quick mention must go to the now discontinued 225 grain Hornady Interlock. 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. The 375 H&H and 375 Ruger probably contributed somewhat to the sales decline of new Remy 375 RUMs. One could go so far as to call it the medium bore work horse equivalent of the ever reliable .308 Winchester. 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. Those who hunt in Alaska would be hard pushed to find a better cartridge than this. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Sostrictly for Griz defensesay hunting, camping, fishing, etc35 Whelen ( I have 2), 375 Ruger or 416 Rugerall with commercial loads. Now, as I set about releasing my research, Hornady have finally adopted core bonding. 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. 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. I can handle it. 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. Capable of pushing a 300-grain bullet 2,600 fps. New CZ, Ruger Hawkeye, Remington, Savage, and some other moderate cost dangerous game rifles can be purchased for less than $1,000. It is potentially unwise to have a brake fitted to a short guide rifle to be used around clients. The engineers at Hornady and Ruger teamed up in 2007 to produce a cartridge case with no parent; the .375 Ruger is a unique design. It starts with a very clever case, a straight, unbelted case with exactly the same .532-inch rim as the .375 H&H. Since it is a rimless, unbelted case that doesn't "step down" in front of the belt, it is thus a . Mossberg Patriot .375 Ruger JakeH Jun 7, 2018 1 2 Next JakeH AH enthusiast Joined Jul 22, 2017 Messages 405 Reaction score 522 Location North Carolina Media 2 Hunting reports Africa 1 Member of NRA Hunted USA Jun 7, 2018 #1 Does anybody here have any firsthand experience with the Mossberg Patriot in .375 Ruger? The newer .375 Ruger is beltless and intrinsically more accurate. The .375 Ruger also labors under giant velocity spikes between one shot to another with Hornady ammo, sometimes in excess of 150 FPS. With the 375R necked down to 9.3, the 9.3x62 and the 9.3 Brenneke would pale in a comparison of performance. 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. Both these cartridges were designed to fit standard length long actions. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer bolt action rifles chambered in .375 Ruger from leading manufacturers including Mossberg, Ruger, and Savage Arms. . The .375 Ruger's slightly greater case capacity, and the "short fat" cartridge efficiency lead to increases in the neighborhood of 150 fps over the H&H cartridge. To put either animal down on the spot requires both a tough bullet and careful shot placement. The further we go below 2600fps the more useful this bullet weight shedding (no core bonding) can be. Any human or rifle error will invariably result in slow killing. Only problem is that you are limited to only Hornady brass. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. of water (6.42cm3) compared to the H&H's 95. of muzzle energy is where the .375 Ruger shines as dangerous game cartridge. 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 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 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 .338 Ruger Compact Magnum or .338 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge based on the .375 Ruger case. At impact velocities of 2600fps or slower neither can be called emphatic. Yeah, I probably look like I'm thinking, "This is gonna hurt." Used on medium game at ordinary hunting ranges expansion on impact is extremely fast and exit wounds often very large, in the region of 3-4 in diameter. 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. But if your heart is set on getting a 375 Ruger, as Charlie mentioned, go get a Ruger. He had reloads with .300 grain Hornady DGX Softs and solids. A main strength of these cartridges are in their ability to produce optimal performance in long actions which lack generous magazine lengths. Absent a spine shot, this truly is as good as it gets and is a very rare thing to observe. Barrel Break-In: What It Is. Recommended maximum pressure for the cartridge is 62,000psi (4,300bar). If this projectile is to be used for killing the meplat must be modified. If I was forced to chooseand thank Heaven that I am notjust one bore diameter to cover the entire range of the worlds big game, it would have to be the .375-inch bore diameter. It truly mirrors the velocities of the H&H case in a cartridge housed in a standard long action (versus the magnum action needed for the H&H), in a beltless, rimless design. This feral cattle beast weighs around 600kg (1300lb). At 270 yards a 10mph cross wind send the Sierra flat point a full foot off course. From a muzzle velocity of 3000fps the TSX breaks 2600fps at around 115 yards, 2400fps at 180 yards and 2200fps at around 240 yards. of energy at the muzzle, making it adequate to handle all of the worlds game species. But, it eventually rose to the top, and not just among African hunters. To say that performance was spectacular is an understatement. Having said this, the DGS is in no way the same as a bullet which has been specifically designed for maximum hydraulic trauma. 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. Otherwise, this is an outstanding bullet design. 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. The .376 Steyr is based on the 9.3x64 Brenneke case and is a beltless case with a 0.495" rim diameter. 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. I must be a retro sort of guy; I was extremely excited about the first American rifle and load for the .450/.400-3 inch (.400 Jeffery) that I carried, and I wasn't in the least jealous that Steve carried the first M77 Ruger in .375 Ruger. The .375 Ruger (9.565.5mm) is a rimless, standard-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of large, dangerous game. It burns powder more efficiently, producing higher velocities in a shorter barrel. Do however keep in mind that the BC for this bullet is low (.380) therefore wind drift is a concern. Many medium bores get a bad rep for recoil simply due to poor stock designs. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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 260 grain Partition is very useful for hunting game weighing up to 450kg (1000lb). They do produce a bit more recoil. 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. [11] This round is designed for hunting medium- to large-sized North American game. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. With a 95-year track record, it is also a benchmark for bullet performance. Any .375 cartridge must first be judged against the H&H. The neck / shoulder junction is also exposed, offering a fast killing point of aim. Steve Hornady, hunting with PH Paul Smith of Chifuti Safaris, took the first buffalo to fall to the .375 Ruger. Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? The efficiency of the cartridge actually yields a dual bonus. During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. Discontinued hard to find Hornady 225 grain 375 Caliber. The one cartridge which has, in my opinion, come the closest is the .375 Ruger. Of the heavy weight premium bullets the 300 grain Nosler is the softest. 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. | 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. But for someone who wants a no-nonsense cartridge in an affordable rifle, the .375 Ruger in the Hawkeye rifle makes a great choice. It remained cloaked in secrecy for some time, but so what? I sleep better with it next to me in my tent in bear country. 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The 235 grain TSX generally does its bets work above 2600fps on game weighing up to 450kg or around 1000lb. Anything anybody needed in a .375-caliber cartridge was done in by Holland and Holland in 1912, right? 3 MOA over the bench and with a sled equates to around 6 MOA in the field if the hunter can keep his cool and more likely 9 MOA in real word conditions. The Woodleigh is a fast killer of light framed game at bush / woods ranges but is somewhat underutilized in this role. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. The bullet weights for the most common cartridges will range from 200 grains all the way up to 350 grains (380 grains in a few instances with boutique bullets) and at what weve come to accept as standard velocities, will both shoot flat with spitzer bullets and hit hard with the heavyweights. It came as no surprise that the first was a safari-style rifle. But understand this: if you cannot test shoot this rifle without using a lead sled, do not expect to miraculously become Matthew Quigley in the field without it. The 270 grain Speer BTSP is a soft bullet designed for large thin-skinned game. 375 Ruger: 3: Stainless Steel / Hawkeye Matte: . Yukon Territory, Canada. As with most things in life, what you see depends on where you sit. Give a Gift 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). The more streamlined the bullet the lower the energy transfer. The 300 grain Nosler Partition is ideal for large Alaskan game out to ordinary hunting ranges. 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. 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