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. 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. Pintoguy is correct, Howa no longer lists the 375 Ruger, so they are hard to find. Mossberg & Sons produced bolt-action rifles of the "Patriot" series chambered in .375 Ruger with different stock options. To start with, a person hunting in areas that are "off range" during . While not earth shattering on its own, the wide and compact case is more efficient than the Holland & Holland which enables the Ruger to obtain similar results from a short 20 barrel while a 23 barreled Ruger boasts higher velocities than a 25 barreled H&H. #3. Most of the time a bull hit in this manner will take three or four steps forward to regain his balance, then he'll whirl and run the almost obligatory 50 or 60 yards of a buffalo hit perfectly in the chest. I have always liked 375 cartridges, the H&H was my prior favorite. 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. And yes, the Sierra bullet can suffer very high weight loss at high impact velocities, but it kills well. Originally Posted by EdM. Bought the last 3 boxes of 375 Ruger 300 gr Dangerous game rounds at the local Wallmart at $19 a box. Sostrictly for Griz defensesay hunting, camping, fishing, etc35 Whelen ( I have 2), 375 Ruger or 416 Rugerall with commercial loads. 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. Fast kills could be expected out to ordinary hunting ranges of around 300 yards with room for shot placement error. 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. 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. - 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. Between 2200 and 1800fps shot placement is the key on lean game. | 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. Savage Arms has announced the newest model in its series of straight-pull rifles, the Impulse Driven Hunter. Average working velocities from the 23 African include 3050fps to 3100fps with 225 grain bullets, 3000fps to 3050fps with 235 grain bullets, 2900fps with 250 grain bullets, 2850fps using 260 grain bullets, 2800fps for the 270 grainers, 2700fps with 300 grain bullets and 2450fps with 350 gain longsters. How the .375 Ruger is capable of taking the largest game: Slightly greater capacity than the .375 H&H Magnum. The 260 grain Nosler Accubond was designed for use on large bodied game. In his hands the .375 Ruger performed at least as well as any .375 H&H I've ever seen. CX Outfitter Item #823374 | 20/Box Adventure Awaits!. Wounding is severe however if used in this manner. This feral cattle beast weighs around 600kg (1300lb). 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. He shot like a machine, making difficult shots look easy and easy shots look like child's play. 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. The .375 RUM has a rebated rim diameter of .534" and a base diameter of .550". . 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. Even with protection, by standers can receive a hefty blast. Those who hunt in Alaska would be hard pushed to find a better cartridge than this. This should (note the unqualified should of hoping and guessing) allow for more uniform mushrooming and quite possibly an outstanding bullet. July in the New Mexico desert is hot, often 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Left-hand models--good news for me, of course--will be available by mid-2007. Ken had a .375 Ruger in the classic M77 walnut stock, still a prototype but exactly the way this version will be marketed. 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. If this projectile is to be used for killing the meplat must be modified. We put nearly eight miles on our boots working a herd. In the shorter Alaskan rifle, figures average 50 to 75fps below these and in custom 24 barreled rifles, readers should add 25fps. "If you could only have one rifle worldwide, the .375 Ruger would be my choice.". Wayne Holt shot a very fine sable, also at last light. 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. American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. 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. 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. Features an engraved Ruger logo and patented latch that is flush with the trigger guard to avoid accidental dumping of cartridges. That or seek a superior stock design. Out of stock. 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 Sierra can be pushed out to a maximum impact velocity of 1600fps or 270 yards however shot placement is critical. [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. 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. 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. That said, the wounding potential of any solid bullet design is always less than that of an expanding bullet. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 375 Ruger 250 gr. Will the 375 Ruger remain a commercially available rifle/round? 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 2023Sportsman's Warehouse. Feeding is superb, not only in the left-hand rifle but in all the right-hand rifles I have seen. 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 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 375 H&H and 375 Ruger probably contributed somewhat to the sales decline of new Remy 375 RUMs. Both feature near double thickness jackets compared to the smaller bore Sierra bullets and both feature tougher cores. Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. But, it eventually rose to the top, and not just among African hunters. The company is introducing the .375 Ruger in two configurations under the M77 "Hawkeye" name: a wooden-stock, 23-inch-barrel model called the M77 Hawkeye "African" and a Jim Hogue synthetic-stock, 20-inch-barrel version, which will be known as the "Alaskan.". 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. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. To aim behind the shoulder simply underutilizes these bullet designs - a bonded soft point bullet would have been entirely adequate for this. Additionally, the .375 Ruger yields around 6% greater case capacity than the .375 H&H. Instead, Nosler developed a series of modest length rebated rim cartridges to suit the Howa action (Nosler M48 rifle). 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. This is best employed at very close ranges in order to keep its impact velocity well above 2600fps. 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 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 bull had been bedded during the stalk, but just as we got in range and got set, he got up and faced me. 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 . Game taken ranged from warthog and bushbuck on up through sable and waterbuck, then up again to buffalo and crocodile. 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. It is also worth noting that Hornadys Superformance loads for the .375 H&H almost duplicate the .375 Ruger loadings, though without the same level of efficiency. There are a few easy modifications to improve the feeding reliability. They pulled up short, and, luckily, the bull they wanted turned and gave them a clear frontal shot. Expectations are the key when using this bullet. The .375 Ruger was designed with the latest generation of powders in mind. I do wonder if it will speed up the need for that shoulder surgery Ive been putting off. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. The left hand rifle options are also greatly appreciated. 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). The following will focus on a smaller number of select bullet designs of interest, organized by bullet weight rather than brand. 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. 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. The efficiency of the cartridge actually yields a dual bonus. In any case, both the Swift and Woodleigh are far more reliable for hunting bovines than the 300 grain Partition bullet. Those who wish to body shoot heavy game with this bullet must understand that wounding will be limited. I cannot emphasize strongly enough how very useful this (and other .375 kin including the H&H) can be in this manner. Beyond these ranges shot placement becomes somewhat more critical on lean animals which pose little resistance to help initiate expansion. Yukon Territory, Canada. Ken, Steve and Wayne could handle it. Suggested sight settings and bullet paths. Unfortunately, while these authors may well have had successful results, such information tends to create unrealistic expectations and overconfidence in this projectile design. As a researcher, I tend to look for the poleax effect as this subject interests me as a matter of research. This allows the cartridge to have a greater case capacity than a belted magnum case given cases of equal length. I wasted little time getting it to the range, and in a proper left-hand rifle I can offer more detailed shooting impressions. Rifles chambered for the 300 PRC must be capable of handling 3.70in (93.98mm) overall length cartridges.[9][10]. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. In fact, as much as it truly galls me to say this, the .375 Ruger is probably a better cartridge. Otherwise, see the .375 Ruger for what it is, an affordable and extremely useful medium bore. Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? The 300 grain Nosler Partition is ideal for large Alaskan game out to ordinary hunting ranges. 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. 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. Velocity is an additional key factor as this increases target resistance further. 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. 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. of water (6.42cm3) compared to the H&H's 95. In some cases the broadside shot is not always the most suitable for this and instead it can be better to wait for a shot which places the animal lightly quartering on, allowing the bullet to strike the very center of the shoulder ball joint, after which the bullet can then pass through the forwards portion of the lungs. 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. On plains game the .375 Ruger continued its spectacular performance, but that should also not be a surprise. 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. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. I have run .375 Ruger ammo through such actions and so far it has fed great every time. The 235 grain Speer can be put to very good use in the Ruger. 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. 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. Alternatively, look to the .375 RUM, the .378 Weatherby or the even larger .375 Chey Tac. Hornady would do well to bring this bullet back or offer an SST or ELD-X alternative. Hinterland #: 78027. 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. 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. 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. Yeah, I probably look like I'm thinking, "This is gonna hurt." 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