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. This bullet differs quite simply in that it does not have any exposed lead at the bullet tip, similar to the Remington CoreLokt. Cartridge standards for the .375 Ruger were issued by SAAMI in June 2007. 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 newer .375 Ruger is beltless and intrinsically more accurate. Perhaps the most spectacular example was, at least to my eye, Ken Jorgensen's buffalo. I wasted little time getting it to the range, and in a proper left-hand rifle I can offer more detailed shooting impressions. Between 2200 and 1800fps shot placement is the key on lean game. The further we go below 2600fps the more useful this bullet weight shedding (no core bonding) can be. Both these cartridges were designed to fit standard length long actions. Pintoguy is correct, Howa no longer lists the 375 Ruger, so they are hard to find. This allowed Ruger to chamber the cartridge without extensively redesigning their Ruger M77 rifle to adapt them to the new Ruger cartridge. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan Hawkeye Matte Bolt Action Rifle -. Unfortunately, while these authors may well have had successful results, such information tends to create unrealistic expectations and overconfidence in this projectile design. The faster it can be driven the better its performance as a lighter medium game bullet, utilizing impact velocity to increase target resistance and therefore help overcome its bonding. "If you could only have one rifle worldwide, the .375 Ruger would be my choice.". As Ken had promised, when I got home there was a long Ruger box awaiting me, and in it was the very first left-hand Ruger M77 in .375 Ruger. 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. 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. 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 #14585314 02/18/20. CX Outfitter Item #823374 | 20/Box Adventure Awaits!. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? Nosler, as an example, show loads yielding 2880fps with their 260 grain bullets but these velocities were taken in a 26 barrel. Discontinued hard to find Hornady 225 grain 375 Caliber. 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. The shorter barrel and shorter action makes for a rifle that's smaller and easier to maneuver in tight brush. 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. $934.38. Hornady would do well to bring this bullet back or offer an SST or ELD-X alternative. 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. (Ouch, just typing that line hurt me.) The .375 Ruger is a rimless cartridge often used for hunting large and dangerous game. In fact, as much as it truly galls me to say this, the .375 Ruger is probably a better cartridge. Apart from this the Sierra has great merit. One of my clients showed up to hunt buffalo, sable plains game etc. | 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). In the shorter Alaskan rifle, figures average 50 to 75fps below these and in custom 24 barreled rifles, readers should add 25fps. 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. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! You cannot drag your sled into the mountains with you so you might as well get used to shooting the rifle without it. The 250 grain Swift A-Frame is, in the most basic sense, a bonded version of the Partition bullet. Wounding is severe however if used in this manner. Initially, the two Ruger M77 rifles designed for the .375 Ruger were the Hawkeye African and Hawkeye Alaskan. Top 10 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) Rifles, Enfield No. 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. 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. 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. I do wonder if it will speed up the need for that shoulder surgery Ive been putting off. Will it ever unseat the .375 H&H Magnum as the king of the .375s? With various loads running between 2600 and 2800fps, the Ruger packed plenty of punch for large North American game. I sleep better with it next to me in my tent in bear country. Originally Posted by EdM. With a fairly short, trim barrel and the standard-length action the M77 in .375 Ruger is fairly light and produces stout recoil off the bench--but it isn't unmanageable, and most experienced shooters should be able to handle it. Out of stock. New 375 RUM Remington rifles sales must going south. It was designed to use the same 1:12-inch twist rate of the .375 H&H Magnum barrels, the neck length of .305 inches, while shorter than one-caliber in length, has not posed an issue in my experience. But when hunting heavy game it is best to get very close. 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. 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). Once again, there should be no surprise in what a cartridge that slightly exceeds a .375 H&H should do on game, provided the bullets perform. The .375 Ruger is actually capable of generating higher velocities than the H&H, by roughly 100 fps in a 24-inch barrel. 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. Wrap-around checkering provides a sure grip in any weather. 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. 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. of energy at the muzzle, making it adequate to handle all of the worlds game species. 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. 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. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. Unfortunately, this puts the blast near the shooter, more so from the 20 barreled rifle. By Greg Rodriguez. Regarding the solid bullet designs: these are most useful for CNS shooting. How the .375 Ruger is capable of taking the largest game: Slightly greater capacity than the .375 H&H Magnum. 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. 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. No worries--Wayne shot him very well, and the .375 Ruger literally threw him to the ground. All rights reserved. The first Ruger .375 rifles and Hornady ammunition were released to the shooting press in December 2006. Near enough is not good enough, practice, stalk well, wait, pick your angles, and break bone. 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. What It Is Not. 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. The cartridge was designed in partnership, by Hornady and Ruger. Having said this, the DGS is in no way the same as a bullet which has been specifically designed for maximum hydraulic trauma. As always, but especially when using solid bullets, shot placement is the key. Having said this, small differences in bore tolerances within individual rifles can lead to a wider range of velocities. [6][7] In 2019 it got C.I.P.-standardized as the 300 PRC. 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. The .375 RUM has a rebated rim diameter of .534" and a base diameter of .550". 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. Both rifles had the new iron sights, and I like them very much; they are far superior to the "mostly for looks" folding leaves long supplied. 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. 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. Good luck with Dorian on Monday. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. The .375 H&H, left, with the new .375 Ruger. In the Remington Ultra Magnum for example, the heavier weight and higher velocity can result in higher over all trauma or what we might call stopping power regardless of the misunderstandings within this subject. This is not damning with faint praise, not at all. On the subject of high velocity, a hot .375 will produce rather stout recoil. At 270 yards a 10mph cross wind send the Sierra flat point a full foot off course. 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 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. Left-hand models--good news for me, of course--will be available by mid-2007. 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 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. 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. Wayne Holt checking zero on his synthetic-stocked Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger. Although the Sierra can expand at 1600fps or 340 yards the wind drift is near two feet. 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. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Only problem is that you are limited to only Hornady brass. The 260 grain Nosler Accubond was designed for use on large bodied game. This combined with very select shot placement, keeping shots well forwards on the shoulder, can allow us to drop very large animals in their tracks. 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