This is best employed at very close ranges in order to keep its impact velocity well above 2600fps. In this instance, I waited a long time for smaller bull to quarter on so that I could take this photo for demonstration purposes. Top 10 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) Rifles, Enfield No. In the Dangerous Game Series, Hornady loads their 270-grain InterLock spitzer at a muzzle velocity of 2840 fps, yielding a trajectory identical to the lighter 250-grain bullet and making it a perfect choice for bear, elk, moose, African plains game and the big cats as well. 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. 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. Forerunners to the .375 Ruger are the .376 Steyr and the .375 Dakota. Although it has since spawned the .416 Ruger and the shortened Ruger Compact Magnums (RCMs), it started as an original case design that used the .532-inch rim but without a belt, the case is fatter with little body taper and a 60-degree shoulder. 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 .375 Ruger is essentially a fresh start. Thanks, Art & Dan for the heads up! The .375 RUM has a rebated rim diameter of .534" and a base diameter of .550". Beyond these ranges shot placement becomes somewhat more critical on lean animals which pose little resistance to help initiate expansion. 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. The 260 grain Partition is very useful for hunting game weighing up to 450kg (1000lb). Otherwise, this is an outstanding bullet design. 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. The Sierra can be pushed out to a maximum impact velocity of 1600fps or 270 yards however shot placement is critical. Is it significant that it fits in a .30-06-length action? A main strength of these cartridges are in their ability to produce optimal performance in long actions which lack generous magazine lengths. Give a Gift 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. Having said this, small differences in bore tolerances within individual rifles can lead to a wider range of velocities. Since 2015, O.F. The front sight is Ruger's standard barrelband assembly with a highly visible 3/32-inch bead on the ramp. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. 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. 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. 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. It is my opinion that the primary reason the .376 Steyr failed is because it didn't come close enough in performance. The .375 Ruger is a rimless cartridge often used for hunting large and dangerous game. 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. 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. 300 yard wind value (very) roughly doubles at 400 yards. Those who hunt in Alaska would be hard pushed to find a better cartridge than this. When hunting large thinned skinned game the Ruger can be used with great success out to ranges of around 500 yards. 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. 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). 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. It's not the worst, but not near the best either. 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. Except that the engineers didn't factor in the bonus delivered by the shorter, fatter case. The case is of a rimless design having the base and rim diameter of .532in (13.5mm), which is the same diameter of the belt on belted magnum cases based on the .300 H&H Magnum and .375 H&H Magnum. The 270 Interlock Recoil Proof Interlock bullet featured in the .375 Ruger loading is a slightly modified version of the traditional Interlock. Certainly, they were good enough to go hunting with, and that's exactly what we did. 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. Ho hum, yawn. And yes, the Sierra bullet can suffer very high weight loss at high impact velocities, but it kills well. 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). 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. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. As a researcher, I tend to look for the poleax effect as this subject interests me as a matter of research. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. 4 boxes available. 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. Sep 21, 2015. Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. 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. Discuss this article or ask a question on the forum here No worries--Wayne shot him very well, and the .375 Ruger literally threw him to the ground. 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. 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). 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. Unfortunately, while these authors may well have had successful results, such information tends to create unrealistic expectations and overconfidence in this projectile design. 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. 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. With various loads running between 2600 and 2800fps, the Ruger packed plenty of punch for large North American game. The 20 inch barrel Alaskan 375 rifle stainless with Hogue stock is discontinued in favor of the newer muzzle brake rifles right? Made to work in Ruger actions, which couldn't fit full-length magnum cartridges. Will it ever unseat the .375 H&H Magnum as the king of the .375s? Environmental temperatures also have to be taken into consideration as loads developed in cool weather may prove totally unsuitable in hot climates. The 250 grain GMX is a serious big game bullet. 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. A person can end up with a very good rifle at fairly modest cost. Last year Ruger introduced two rifles for its new .375 Ruger cartridge. We put nearly eight miles on our boots working a herd. I haven't shot the 260/270gr. It happens to be significant for me personally because its only left-hand action is also .30-06 length. That or seek a superior stock design. Unfortunately, this puts the blast near the shooter, more so from the 20 barreled rifle. This feral cattle beast weighs around 600kg (1300lb). Unlike Remington Ultra Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Magnums can be chambered in standard-length bolt-action rifles. By Greg Rodriguez. In 2006, Ruger and Hornady introduced the .375 Ruger with a 2.58-inch case and the Holland's .532-inch rim, but it had no belt, headspacing instead on a 30-degree shoulder a fetching design. I have run .375 Ruger ammo through such actions and so far it has fed great every time. Do the iron sights hit poi with 260/270gr.bullets ? By the same token wind drift is a major concern and to this end, the 2600fps load really is best used at close ranges. 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. One could go so far as to call it the medium bore work horse equivalent of the ever reliable .308 Winchester. Since 1912 the .375 H&H has provided one of the finest one-rifle safari batteries available, and in a shorter, lighter, handier rifle with a .30-06-length action the .375 Ruger will do the same. 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. Yes, the .375 bore is forgiving, but it has its limits. 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. Those who wish to hunt light framed game at bush / woods ranges or in semi open country, where shots are not long, may wish to consider using the 200 Grain Sierra flat point bullet (BC .200) designed for the .375 Winchester. This particular rifle, at least so far, is actually the least accurate of the four .375 Rugers he has seen. Between 2200 and 2000fps (280 yards), killing is clean but can be somewhat delayed. The newer .375 Ruger is beltless and intrinsically more accurate. All of these subjects (including Ruger accurizing) are covered in great detail within my book series. 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. 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). 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. Both are equipped with Ruger's scope-mounting system. Pintoguy is correct, Howa no longer lists the 375 Ruger, so they are hard to find. The .375 H&H, left, with the new .375 Ruger. This bullet differs quite simply in that it does not have any exposed lead at the bullet tip, similar to the Remington CoreLokt. The .338 Ruger Compact Magnum or .338 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge based on the .375 Ruger case. 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. Initially, the two Ruger M77 rifles designed for the .375 Ruger were the Hawkeye African and Hawkeye Alaskan. 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. With a 95-year track record, it is also a benchmark for bullet performance. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Wayne Holt shot a very fine sable, also at last light. As for the buffalo, it was an epic adventure. He did. He had reloads with .300 grain Hornady DGX Softs and solids. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. In my experience the larger the animal, the more we need to get up to or above 300 grains bullet weight simply for the sake of energy. Apart from this the Sierra has great merit. 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. To say that performance was spectacular is an understatement. This force is nothing more than the acceleration of water away from the path of the bullet, hopefully leading to a wound channel larger than the bullet diameter. Absent a spine shot, this truly is as good as it gets and is a very rare thing to observe. 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. 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. Test barrel lengths must also be taken into consideration when observing published data. The 350 grain Woodleigh round nose and protected point bullets come into their own on the heaviest of game where they are able to shed some weight and SD but continue to produce vivid wounding to a much deeper level than their 300 grain counterparts which can, if pushed too hard, suffer over-expansion. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. Below 2200fps killing can be very slow. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. The .375 Ruger is a rimless cartridge often used for hunting large and dangerous game. 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. 5 Mk 1 Rifle: History of the 'Jungle Carbine', Wilson Combat Paul Howe Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor: Full Review of the Versatility Champ. 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. Great bullets for a Savage 99 375 Winchester, a 375 Ruger, STW, and H&H. Price is per box of 100 bullets. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Many medium bores get a bad rep for recoil simply due to poor stock designs. These bullets work well when facing game weighing 700kg (1540lb) and above. Again, getting close with an accurate rifle is the key. There are certainly many rave reviews of this projectile to be found in gun rag write ups and online articles. In fact, as much as it truly galls me to say this, the .375 Ruger is probably a better cartridge. 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 is a joint project between Hornady and Ruger, and it is the first big-game rifle cartridge to bear the Ruger name. 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. Agree with gunworks on the Weatherby Vanguard. Currently, Hornady and Double Tap manufacture ammunition for the .375 Ruger cartridge. They do produce a bit more recoil. 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. Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. Feeding is superb, not only in the left-hand rifle but in all the right-hand rifles I have seen. You cannot drag your sled into the mountains with you so you might as well get used to shooting the rifle without it. 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. Talkeetna 375 H&H is a magnum length, 375 Ruger and most of it's offspring fit in 30'06 length actions. The 375 H&H and 375 Ruger probably contributed somewhat to the sales decline of new Remy 375 RUMs. 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. 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? 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. Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? This projectile can tackle heavy game, but here is where we can also run into trouble. 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. We got on that herd in late afternoon, with very little time for finesse. 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. This bullet is most spectacular at impact velocities above 2400fps but displays vivid performance down to 2200fps. Shot the factory 300gr. Though it does few things perfectly, it truly does everything, and is possibly the most flexible bore diameter available. The 235 grain Barnes TSX is the toughest of the light weight .375 pills with regards to major manufacturers. It is worth noting that some rifles can exceed the averages listed here by up to or more than 100fps. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. 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. #3. 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. The key here is to put aside notions of extremely fast kills. Unlike Winchester Short Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Compact Magnums share the same diameter from case head to body. [8] The 300 PRC cartridge case capacity is 6.2ml (95.5 grains) H2O. Instead, the DGS seeks to find a compromise between terminal performance and smooth feeding from the Ruger action. Those who wish to push the envelope and shoot further need to understand that this bullet can produce very poor performance at long ranges, depending on shot placement and target resistance. Overview. Although very large, his cunning friend hiding in the vegetation behind him weighs around 900kg (1980lb). .375 H&H Mag. Of course..Not gonna go anywhere.Many rifle makers offer the round. Although no longer listed, a quick mention must go to the now discontinued 225 grain Hornady Interlock. Their capabilities remain essentially comparable. 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. 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. One of Ruger's goals was to achieve .375 H&H performance in a shorter rifle. 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. Based purely on case capacity, a fairly straight .532-inch-diameter case with a fairly sharp shoulder should do this, and it does. It starts with a very clever case, a straight, unbelted case with exactly the same .532-inch rim as the .375 H&H. Few others offer such a wide level of wounding. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? The title of the series may be Long Range, but the subject matter is highly pertinent to finding one's mojo with the medium bores whether used in close or out long. His first two shots were broadside at forty to fifty yards. 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. 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. 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. Hornady on the other hand, have placed some focus on smooth feeding. Of the two the 270 grain bullet tends to strike the balance regarding velocity versus penetration. Nevertheless, this economical projectile design was acceptable for hunting game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb). *Hours vary by season & subject to change, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. [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. 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? Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Although bullet construction is always the most important consideration for fast and clean killing. The Woodleigh is a fast killer of light framed game at bush / woods ranges but is somewhat underutilized in this role. 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. Copyright 2023Sportsman's Warehouse. The more recent Guide Rifle utilizes a laminate stock and stainless steel barrel and action. This change was made to prevent deformation of bullets under recoil. 375 Ruger: 3: Stainless Steel / Hawkeye Matte: . But for someone who wants a no-nonsense cartridge in an affordable rifle, the .375 Ruger in the Hawkeye rifle makes a great choice. This was a walnut-stocked rifle, 23-inch barrel, good iron sights. Searching for Oryx in these conditions can be challenging on a couple levels. . As with most things in life, what you see depends on where you sit. Seldom will I ever choose the 300 grain bullet. In any case, both the Swift and Woodleigh are far more reliable for hunting bovines than the 300 grain Partition bullet. What It Is Not. 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. The first Ruger .375 rifles and Hornady ammunition were released to the shooting press in December 2006. Now, as I set about releasing my research, Hornady have finally adopted core bonding. These velocities are recorded in a 24 test barrel and in sporting rifles, results have averaged out to show that the 23 African loses an unnoticeable 25fps while the 20 barreled Alaskan rifles lose on average 100fps (the typical 25fps/inch). There are a few easy modifications to improve the feeding reliability. 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. July in the New Mexico desert is hot, often 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. This animal, too, folded to a frontal shot with the 270-grain Interlock. The 270 grain bullet is useful on game up to 320kg (700lb) with all but tail on shots. The 235 grain Woodleigh Weldcore protected point is ideal for larger bodied medium game. Wayne Holt checking zero on his synthetic-stocked Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger. American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. of water (6.42cm3) compared to the H&H's 95. Loaded to a muzzle velocity of 2800fps the 270 grain Speer (BC .430) breaks 1800fps at around 520 yards. Although the Sierra can expand at 1600fps or 340 yards the wind drift is near two feet. 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. of energy at the muzzle, making it adequate to handle all of the worlds game species. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. 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 . In any case, leave it to the reader to experiment and decide which methods and materials prove best for his or her individual situation. 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. 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. Apart from this small change, the RP Interlock performs the same as the traditional bullet. 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. Order to keep its impact velocity well above 2600fps the king of the traditional.... 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