That said, the wounding potential of any solid bullet design is always less than that of an expanding bullet. 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. For more information on this subject please read The Practical Guide To Long Range Hunting Cartridges. July in the New Mexico desert is hot, often 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottles & 12-oz. Originally Posted by EdM. The author's left-hand Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger groups very acceptably with the 270-grain Hornady Interlock. 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. All Rights Reserved. At this time of writing there are now many buzz words used to label and describe bullets that are designed to enhance hydraulic action. Similar to the design ideas for the WSM cartridge family, but somewhat narrower which will frequently allow one more cartridge in the rifle magazine than the WSM equivalent. With various loads running between 2600 and 2800fps, the Ruger packed plenty of punch for large North American game. 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 rules here are rather simple; the more the momentum of the bullet is interrupted on impact the greater the energy transfer (hydraulic force). Quite a recoiling beast that most people simply cannot handle. Any .375 cartridge must first be judged against the H&H. Even with protection, by standers can receive a hefty blast. A safe minimum impact velocity for this bullet is 1800fps or around 430 to 450 yards. 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. Wayne Holt checking zero on his synthetic-stocked Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger. The .376 Steyr is based on the 9.3x64 Brenneke case and is a beltless case with a 0.495" rim diameter. 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. Suggested sight settings and bullet paths. 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. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. 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. 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. Again, getting close with an accurate rifle is the key. Overview. 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. 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. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Left-hand models--good news for me, of course--will be available by mid-2007. 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. In 2007, it was released commercially and chambered in the Ruger Hawkeye African and the Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan rifles.[2]. 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. Copyright 2023Sportsman's Warehouse. This is not damning with faint praise, not at all. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer bolt action rifles chambered in .375 Ruger from leading manufacturers including Mossberg, Ruger, and Savage Arms. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? Only problem is that you are limited to only Hornady brass. Any petals lost during penetration can be treated as being acceptable under the conditions. The 300 grain DGX was, up until October 2017, a basic cup and core bullet but utilized a steel jacket with copper guiding. Beyond these ranges shot placement becomes somewhat more critical on lean animals which pose little resistance to help initiate expansion. I sleep better with it next to me in my tent in bear country. The efficiency of the cartridge actually yields a dual bonus. 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). No matter--Wayne and Ken came in well heeled. 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. Semi-automatic and striker-fired, the P320-XTEN is extremely accurate, easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds 15-plus-one rounds. This bull took the bullet, tried to turn, fell over and didn't get back up. Personally, I don't give much of a hoot about the extra velocity. It is simple, effective, affordable (in both rifle and ammunition) and shootable. The reason I abandoned Wayne Holt and Ken Jorgensen in the wilds of Mozambique was because I had a short turnaround before a long-awaited safari in Tanzania. Hornady and Ruger partnered to create the cartridge. 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. The Dakota has rim diameter of .543" and a base diameter of .545". But in the case of Solids, the bullet maker is focused on deep, straight line penetration on very heavy game. That or seek a superior stock design. New 375 RUM Remington rifles sales must going south. We got on that herd in late afternoon, with very little time for finesse. Full production did occur until later in 2007. Apart from this the Sierra has great merit. 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. Unlike Remington Ultra Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Magnums can be chambered in standard-length bolt-action rifles. The .416 Ruger is a beltless, rimless, bottle-necked cartridge designed as a joint venture by Hornady and Ruger in 2008. Between 2400 and 2200fps the TSX produces clean but delayed kills. 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 new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. Of the premium middle weight projectiles there are several which can be put to use in the .375 Ruger to good effect. 5 Mk 1 Rifle: History of the 'Jungle Carbine', Wilson Combat Paul Howe Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor: Full Review of the Versatility Champ. Velocity is an additional key factor as this increases target resistance further. This now discontinued Marinecoat and laminated stocked Patriot in .375 Ruger was the ideal rifle for coastal bear hunting on Vancouver Island. The cartridge was designed in partnership, by Hornady and Ruger. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. For times when the brake is not preferred, it may be replaced with the included dynamically-matched muzzle weight. 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. By the same token wind drift is a major concern and to this end, the 2600fps load really is best used at close ranges. His first trophy was a 40 inch buffalo. The bull had been bedded during the stalk, but just as we got in range and got set, he got up and faced me. Nevertheless, this economical projectile design was acceptable for hunting game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb). Feeding is superb, not only in the left-hand rifle but in all the right-hand rifles I have seen. The Woodleigh is a fast killer of light framed game at bush / woods ranges but is somewhat underutilized in this role. Those who wish to body shoot heavy game with this bullet must understand that wounding will be limited. 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 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. 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 . The .338 Ruger Compact Magnum or .338 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge based on the .375 Ruger case. It is worth noting that some rifles can exceed the averages listed here by up to or more than 100fps. But, it eventually rose to the top, and not just among African hunters. I certainly hope it is here to stay. Is it significant that it fits in a .30-06-length action? This bullet differs quite simply in that it does not have any exposed lead at the bullet tip, similar to the Remington CoreLokt. With a 95-year track record, it is also a benchmark for bullet performance. Since it is a rimless, unbelted case that doesn't "step down" in front of the belt, it is thus a fatter case than the .375. Combine this with the difficulties of longer range follow up shots and well, the reader should see the obvious here. 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). However, it is good to see the likes of Woodleigh working towards optimal hydraulic force potential through the creation of their concaved solid bullets. A main strength of these cartridges are in their ability to produce optimal performance in long actions which lack generous magazine lengths. 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. Wrap-around checkering provides a sure grip in any weather. He shot like a machine, making difficult shots look easy and easy shots look like child's play. Too, none of the barrels have been shot enough to have been properly broken in, so at this stage good enough is definitely good enough. I can handle it. 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. 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. 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. They pulled up short, and, luckily, the bull they wanted turned and gave them a clear frontal shot. Finally, an opportunity came but cover was sparse, and we could only close the distance to about 100 . 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. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Out of stock. I must say that Steve did some very good work with this rifle and cartridge. At 270 yards a 10mph cross wind send the Sierra flat point a full foot off course. Such was my attitude in early June 2006 when Steve Hornady and I went to Zimbabwe. Any human or rifle error will invariably result in slow killing. Yes, the .375 bore is forgiving, but it has its limits. 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. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. OK, I was actually, grudgingly, impressed. 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. Yukon Territory, Canada. Ken had a .375 Ruger in the classic M77 walnut stock, still a prototype but exactly the way this version will be marketed. Environmental temperatures also have to be taken into consideration as loads developed in cool weather may prove totally unsuitable in hot climates. 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. 375 Ruger: 3: Stainless Steel / Hawkeye Matte: . It was designed by Ruger and Hornady and released in 2008 and chambered in various Ruger rifles. It happens to be significant for me personally because its only left-hand action is also .30-06 length. Rifles chambered for the 300 PRC must be capable of handling 3.70in (93.98mm) overall length cartridges.[9][10]. The one cartridge which has, in my opinion, come the closest is the .375 Ruger. Perhaps the most spectacular example was, at least to my eye, Ken Jorgensen's buffalo. 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 Ruger Muzzle Brake System includes a removable, radial-port muzzle brake that significantly reduces felt recoil. 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. Hornady would do well to bring this bullet back or offer an SST or ELD-X alternative. Both are equipped with Ruger's scope-mounting system. 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 . - 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. If using a lighter bullet we need to think about increasing retained weight after impact and using velocity to (hydraulic force) to promote trauma. 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. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. This projectile is also too long to be housed in the Ruger M77. This is a very economical bullet for hunting heavy game. The .375 Ruger is extremely well suited to large bodied game. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. Certainly, they were good enough to go hunting with, and that's exactly what we did. The .375 Ruger uses a unique cartridge case designed by Hornady and Ruger. Since 2015, O.F. 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. Zeroing off the bench with the Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger. 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. This projectile is in essence designed to be used for taking CNS shots on the heaviest of game. The further we go below 2600fps the more useful this bullet weight shedding (no core bonding) can be. And yes, it is most certainly worth chasing velocity in the .375 Ruger but never at the expense of safety. A heavy bullet can afford to shed some weight and mass (energy transfer) as a means to promote trauma. Ho hum, yawn. Wounding is severe however if used in this manner. Between 2200 and 2000fps (280 yards), killing is clean but can be somewhat delayed. It burns powder more efficiently, producing higher velocities in a shorter barrel. 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'. Love what you do and do it well. 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. All of these subjects (including Ruger accurizing) are covered in great detail within my book series. Discuss this article or ask a question on the forum here 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. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. The Alaskan rifle featured a Hogue plastic stock and 20 barrel, again with open sights. 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. Robust, sturdy, sculptured receiver forms a rigid support for barrel, stock and sliding breech block. 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. 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. 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. Shot the factory 300gr. While the .375 H&H Magnum is longer than the .375 Ruger, the latter cartridge has a 4% greater case capacity than the Holland & Holland cartridge, 99 gr. 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. 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. 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. Steve Hornady, hunting with PH Paul Smith of Chifuti Safaris, took the first buffalo to fall to the .375 Ruger. 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. 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. Apart from this small change, the RP Interlock performs the same as the traditional bullet. Otherwise, this is an outstanding bullet design. 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. The 250 grain Swift A-Frame is, in the most basic sense, a bonded version of the Partition bullet. How the .375 Ruger is capable of taking the largest game: Slightly greater capacity than the .375 H&H Magnum. 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. 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. Those hunting the wilds of India, Australia, Canada and the United States all were well-served by the .375 H&H. 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. Loaded to velocities anywhere between 2950 and 3100fps (and higher in some rifles), this was a spectacular medium game bullet. The Ruger should therefore be considered very mild in this regard. *Hours vary by season & subject to change, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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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. The 235 grain Woodleigh Weldcore protected point is ideal for larger bodied medium game. 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. Fast kills could be expected out to ordinary hunting ranges of around 300 yards with room for shot placement error. #14585314 02/18/20. And much like the H&H case, the recoil of the .375 Ruger is easy enough for most shooters to handle; the cartridge generates right around 4,800 ft.-lbs. To aim behind the shoulder simply underutilizes these bullet designs - a bonded soft point bullet would have been entirely adequate for this. Steve Hornady hadn't been in Africa for a long, long time, but he's done as much mountain hunting as anyone I know. Posts: 4,037. Expectations are the key when using this bullet. Both of the Gameking bullets are designed to be used in an all-round manner (close and extended ranges). 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. 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. 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. Anything anybody needed in a .375-caliber cartridge was done in by Holland and Holland in 1912, right? To put either animal down on the spot requires both a tough bullet and careful shot placement. 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. The 235 grain TSX generally does its bets work above 2600fps on game weighing up to 450kg or around 1000lb. It is potentially unwise to have a brake fitted to a short guide rifle to be used around clients. 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. Listed as discontinued. Shop online or in-store at your local Sportsman's Warehouse. Both feature near double thickness jackets compared to the smaller bore Sierra bullets and both feature tougher cores. 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. [11] This round is designed for hunting medium- to large-sized North American game. Depending on the year, conditions can be very dry as well. It remained cloaked in secrecy for some time, but so what? Non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor is among the most positive case extraction systems ever invented, and features a fixed blade-type ejector that positively ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved fully rearward. 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. Do the iron sights hit poi with 260/270gr.bullets ? If you do not truly love shooting these big guns and challenging yourself dont put animals through your ignorance. 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). Otherwise, see the .375 Ruger for what it is, an affordable and extremely useful medium bore. 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. 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