It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more.
Beyond these ranges shot placement becomes somewhat more critical on lean animals which pose little resistance to help initiate expansion. The one cartridge which has, in my opinion, come the closest is the .375 Ruger. With the 375R necked down to 9.3, the 9.3x62 and the 9.3 Brenneke would pale in a comparison of performance. The 235 grain Woodleigh Weldcore protected point is ideal for larger bodied medium game. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. A safe minimum impact velocity for this bullet is 1800fps or around 430 to 450 yards. Their capabilities remain essentially comparable. The 250 grain GMX is a serious big game bullet. Ken, Steve and Wayne could handle it. [11] This round is designed for hunting medium- to large-sized North American game. It burns powder more efficiently, producing higher velocities in a shorter barrel. 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. 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. These bullets do their very best work at impact velocities above 2600fps. The .416 Ruger is a beltless, rimless, bottle-necked cartridge designed as a joint venture by Hornady and Ruger in 2008. 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. 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. 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'. 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. 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? The maximum overall length of the cartridge is 3.340in (84.8mm), which is similar to the maximum overall length to standard-length cartridges such as the .338 Winchester Magnum or the .30-06 Springfield. For a couple of hundred bucks, a good gunsmith can tune the action and refine the trigger. In another box was plenty of Hornady ammo. The Alaskan rifle featured a Hogue plastic stock and 20 barrel, again with open sights. 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 first Ruger .375 rifles and Hornady ammunition were released to the shooting press in December 2006. The 250 grain bullet works acceptably well on smaller deer species at close to moderate ranges but its true forte is on large bodied deer. When hunting large thinned skinned game the Ruger can be used with great success out to ranges of around 500 yards. He shot like a machine, making difficult shots look easy and easy shots look like child's play. 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. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. 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. This particular rifle, at least so far, is actually the least accurate of the four .375 Rugers he has seen. 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. Game taken ranged from warthog and bushbuck on up through sable and waterbuck, then up again to buffalo and crocodile. The Ruger Muzzle Brake System includes a removable, radial-port muzzle brake that significantly reduces felt recoil. The .375 Ruger is extremely well suited to large bodied game. Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan Hawkeye Matte Bolt Action Rifle -. If this projectile is to be used for killing the meplat must be modified. It happens to be significant for me personally because its only left-hand action is also .30-06 length. The 235 grain Barnes TSX is the toughest of the light weight .375 pills with regards to major manufacturers. If used in this manner the hunter must attempt to break heavy bone while also trying to angle shots through the autonomic plexus (see Game Killing section). American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. Will it ever unseat the .375 H&H Magnum as the king of the .375s? But, it eventually rose to the top, and not just among African hunters. Doubtful given the 375 H&H in a standard length can be bought and does all that is needed of a .375. He had reloads with .300 grain Hornady DGX Softs and solids. 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. They do produce a bit more recoil. As most of you know by now, obtaining smooth feeding can be problematic with our new short, fat magnums, but this does not seem to be a problem with this cartridge, at least not in the Ruger M77 with .30-06-length action. The 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. Unlike Remington Ultra Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Magnums can be chambered in standard-length bolt-action rifles. The 300 grain DGX was, up until October 2017, a basic cup and core bullet but utilized a steel jacket with copper guiding. 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. Posts: 4,037. However, it is good to see the likes of Woodleigh working towards optimal hydraulic force potential through the creation of their concaved solid bullets. 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. 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. Feeding is superb, not only in the left-hand rifle but in all the right-hand rifles I have seen. Impact velocity is also a key factor. The names are often meaningless. Between 2200 and 2000fps (280 yards), killing is clean but can be somewhat delayed. Depending on the year, conditions can be very dry as well. 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 Nosler Partition is ideal for large Alaskan game out to ordinary hunting ranges. As always, the hand loader must let the individual rifle and its brass speak to him or her. One simply cannot overlook these factors. Thread Pattern: 5/8in-18. The DGS bullet is also steel clad. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Good luck with Dorian on Monday. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. Any human or rifle error will invariably result in slow killing. This bullet is most spectacular at impact velocities above 2400fps but displays vivid performance down to 2200fps. 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. Recoil is considerable. Unless I`m mistaken Remington did not offer a brake on their 375 RUM rifle offerings. Finally, an opportunity came but cover was sparse, and we could only close the distance to about 100 . All of these subjects (including Ruger accurizing) are covered in great detail within my book series. Both are equipped with Ruger's scope-mounting system. 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. Yes, the .375 bore is forgiving, but it has its limits. 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. 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. But in cases where the design of the rifle simply produces intolerable recoil (as many do), one may simply have to lose 100fps or utilize a brake. These problems can produce terribly delayed reactions (follow up shots). How is the recoil with DG rounds? Initially, the two Ruger M77 rifles designed for the .375 Ruger were the Hawkeye African and Hawkeye Alaskan. Further to this, do not be quick to blame poor accuracy as being the result of a hot load. 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. It came as no surprise that the first was a safari-style rifle. Yukon Territory, Canada. 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. Now if it does go away I have brass! The .375 Ruger is actually capable of generating higher velocities than the H&H, by roughly 100 fps in a 24-inch barrel. This bullet differs quite simply in that it does not have any exposed lead at the bullet tip, similar to the Remington CoreLokt. Agree with gunworks on the Weatherby Vanguard. By the same token, be wary of high weight retention projectiles that supposedly dump vast amounts of energy yet then defy physics by maintaining their form and weight. The Hornady Superformance ammunition drives a 270-grain (17g) SP-RP bullet at 2,840ft/s (870m/s) and the 300-grain (19g) DGS and DGX bullets at 2,660ft/s (810m/s). Thanks, Art & Dan for the heads up! As always, but especially when using solid bullets, shot placement is the key. 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. My girlfriend, Donna (who is also left-handed), tried it and wasn't too sure about it. It fits in a shorter, and therefore faster-to-reload and more rigid action. The shorter barrel and shorter action makes for a rifle that's smaller and easier to maneuver in tight brush. At this time of writing there are now many buzz words used to label and describe bullets that are designed to enhance hydraulic action. Now, as I set about releasing my research, Hornady have finally adopted core bonding. Sable are extremely tough, and this bull was in a big herd. Of the conventional medium to heavy weight bullet designs the 250 and 300 grain Sierra Gameking bullets can prove immensely useful. Suggested sight settings and bullet paths. 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. 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. This allowed Ruger to chamber the cartridge without extensively redesigning their Ruger M77 rifle to adapt them to the new Ruger cartridge. 5 Mk 1 Rifle: History of the 'Jungle Carbine', Wilson Combat Paul Howe Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor: Full Review of the Versatility Champ. But for someone who wants a no-nonsense cartridge in an affordable rifle, the .375 Ruger in the Hawkeye rifle makes a great choice. 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. #3. 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 .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. Throughout most of Africa it is the accepted minimum for thick-skinned dangerous game, and it is also a world standard in terms of versatility. The 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. Both these cartridges were designed to fit standard length long actions. .375 H&H Mag. Mossberg & Sons produced bolt-action rifles of the "Patriot" series chambered in .375 Ruger with different stock options. Left-hand models--good news for me, of course--will be available by mid-2007. With various loads running between 2600 and 2800fps, the Ruger packed plenty of punch for large North American game. As for the buffalo, it was an epic adventure. Those who wish to shoot big game at long ranges are advised to utilize the Rocky Mountain ULD bullet design. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. These bullets work well when facing game weighing 700kg (1540lb) and above. Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? Unlike Winchester Short Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Compact Magnums share the same diameter from case head to body. 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. Versatility is a key word when considering the .375 bore. This allowed Ruger to chamber the cartridge in their existing standard length M77 rifle, without needing to use their M77 Safari Magnum Rifle. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. This is not damning with faint praise, not at all. Apart from this the Sierra has great merit. The 235 grain TSX generally does its bets work above 2600fps on game weighing up to 450kg or around 1000lb. The Ruger should therefore be considered very mild in this regard. The compact case is extremely well suited to a very wide range of rifle actions. The .375 Ruger is a rimless cartridge often used for hunting large and dangerous game. It remained cloaked in secrecy for some time, but so what? I have run .375 Ruger ammo through such actions and so far it has fed great every time. Hornady and Ruger partnered to create the cartridge. One of my clients showed up to hunt buffalo, sable plains game etc. 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. This projectile is also too long to be housed in the Ruger M77. CX Outfitter Item #823374 | 20/Box Adventure Awaits!. Though it does few things perfectly, it truly does everything, and is possibly the most flexible bore diameter available. The .375 Ruger cartridge and Ruger Hawkeye African bolt rifle are not flashes in the pan, but the author thought they could stand a little improvement. 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. For times when the brake is not preferred, it may be replaced with the included dynamically-matched muzzle weight. firemedic: While the 35 Whelen is adequate my Ruger Alaskan 416 Ruger is MORE "more than enough". 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. 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. But if your heart is set on getting a 375 Ruger, as Charlie mentioned, go get a Ruger. 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 Additionally, the .375 Ruger yields around 6% greater case capacity than the .375 H&H. Wrap-around checkering provides a sure grip in any weather. In 2007, it was released commercially and chambered in the Ruger Hawkeye African and the Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan rifles.[2]. The .378 Weatherby, on the other hand, has never been popular because it is too much of a good thing: too much more recoil and too fast for most .375 bullets. In many cases a lack of sturdy epoxy bedding and/or shooter error will cause groups to grow well before the actual load itself is anywhere near high pressures. of energy at the muzzle, making it adequate to handle all of the worlds game species. As I understand it, one of the goals for the 375 Ruger cartridge was to equal the performance of a 375 H&H out of a 24" barrel, but to do it with a 20" barrel. Certainly, they were good enough to go hunting with, and that's exactly what we did. The efficiency of the cartridge actually yields a dual bonus. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. He did. The 270 grain Speer BTSP is a soft bullet designed for large thin-skinned game. There are certainly many rave reviews of this projectile to be found in gun rag write ups and online articles. Barrel Break-In: What It Is. His first two shots were broadside at forty to fifty yards. Joined: Feb 2001. Expectations are the key when using this bullet. Yeah, I probably look like I'm thinking, "This is gonna hurt." 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. The left hand rifle options are also greatly appreciated. It uses a .532-inch rim diameter (the same as the .375 H&H and its subsequent offspring) which I assume would make it financially beneficial to machine the rifles bolt, and a rimless design with very little body taper. 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). 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. The 270 Interlock Recoil Proof Interlock bullet featured in the .375 Ruger loading is a slightly modified version of the traditional Interlock. Hornady on the other hand, have placed some focus on smooth feeding. To start with, a person hunting in areas that are "off range" during . 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. *Hours vary by season & subject to change, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. The .375 Ruger is not the .375 H&H, but it measures up well, and in all ways. The newer .375 Ruger is beltless and intrinsically more accurate. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. 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. Such are the contradictions we may find when discussing this subject. 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. The .375 Ruger (9.565.5mm) is a rimless, standard-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of large, dangerous game. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. 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. Well, no hurry; this new wonder boy will come along in due time, and I'll have to grit my teeth and write about it. In other words, and for the most part, large bodied deer and antelope weighing up to and around 600kg (1300lb), a very reasonable assessment. Seldom will I ever choose the 300 grain bullet. This allows the cartridge to have a greater case capacity than a belted magnum case given cases of equal length. Subscriber Services. 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. In any case, both the Swift and Woodleigh are far more reliable for hunting bovines than the 300 grain Partition bullet. As with most medium bores the .375 Ruger produces best results across all bullet weights with powders in the IMR / H 4350 range, though the faster Varget burn rate can work very well with light weight bullets. As an aside, this is a very good bullet weight with regards to the actual construction of this bullet. 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 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 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 Dakota has rim diameter of .543" and a base diameter of .545". It's OK, but, after all, the .375 H&H has been adequate since 1912, so I don't think that is what is most important about the new cartridge. Any petals lost during penetration can be treated as being acceptable under the conditions. 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. 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 .375 RUM has a rebated rim diameter of .534" and a base diameter of .550". Having said this, small differences in bore tolerances within individual rifles can lead to a wider range of velocities. The .375 Ruger is essentially a fresh start. 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. The trouble is that the larger the animal (or further the range) the more we may find ourselves simply under gunned when taking shoulder shots with a .375 caliber rifle. I do wonder if it will speed up the need for that shoulder surgery Ive been putting off. We put nearly eight miles on our boots working a herd. Although no longer listed, a quick mention must go to the now discontinued 225 grain Hornady Interlock. It is potentially unwise to have a brake fitted to a short guide rifle to be used around clients. Except that the engineers didn't factor in the bonus delivered by the shorter, fatter case. of water (6.42cm3) compared to the H&H's 95. 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. 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. Steve Hornady hadn't been in Africa for a long, long time, but he's done as much mountain hunting as anyone I know. Without due protection the Ruger brake can cause immediate hearing damage and a temporary loss of sight should gases blow back into ones eyes from the short barrel. Even with protection, by standers can receive a hefty blast. A person can end up with a very good rifle at fairly modest cost. From a muzzle velocity of 3000fps the TSX breaks 2600fps at around 115 yards, 2400fps at 180 yards and 2200fps at around 240 yards. 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. While expansion may still be fully evident at 2200fps, hunters targeting heavy game would do well to consider 2400fps as a wise cut off point for wide wounding. Capable of pushing a 300-grain bullet 2,600 fps. No worries--Wayne shot him very well, and the .375 Ruger literally threw him to the ground. The full velocity increase can be had from a slightly shorter barrel--as in 22 or 23 inches--and a short 20-inch barrel at least equals and will generally exceed .375 H&H velocity. Even then, performance can be limited should the SMK fail to meet enough resistance or if ranges are pushed too far versus the diameter of the meplat. Give a Gift
Tho with good case prep, Hornady brass will bring very good accuracy. Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? This projectile can tackle heavy game, but here is where we can also run into trouble. 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. 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. In the shorter Alaskan rifle, figures average 50 to 75fps below these and in custom 24 barreled rifles, readers should add 25fps. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. 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