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. Any petals lost during penetration can be treated as being acceptable under the conditions. The 270 grain Speer BTSP is a soft bullet designed for large thin-skinned game. Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. Of the solid bullet designs, the round nose solids are gradually being superseded by flat or concave tip bullets capable of producing some measure of hydraulic force. The 235 grain Woodleigh Weldcore protected point is ideal for larger bodied medium game. I do wonder if it will speed up the need for that shoulder surgery Ive been putting off. Currently, Hornady and Double Tap manufacture ammunition for the .375 Ruger cartridge. Barrel Break-In: What It Is. For times when the brake is not preferred, it may be replaced with the included dynamically-matched muzzle weight. But for someone who wants a no-nonsense cartridge in an affordable rifle, the .375 Ruger in the Hawkeye rifle makes a great choice. Strong, simple, compact falling-block breech mechanism with artillery-style breechblock and under-lever is ideally suited for today's powerful cartridges. The herd spooked, of course, as they often do in the evening. This change was made to prevent deformation of bullets under recoil. Agree with gunworks on the Weatherby Vanguard. This allowed Ruger to chamber the cartridge in their existing standard length M77 rifle, without needing to use their M77 Safari Magnum Rifle. Now if it does go away I have brass! 300 yard wind value (very) roughly doubles at 400 yards. But, it eventually rose to the top, and not just among African hunters. This projectile really comes into its own when used at extended ranges on game weighing over 150kg (330lb), though it works well on lighter body weights at close to moderate ranges. If you do not truly love shooting these big guns and challenging yourself dont put animals through your ignorance. For those who wish to build or re-build a .375 Ruger: a basic 24" or 26 barrel rifle of sufficient heft mated to a straight line stock with a generously wide forend is the key to easy shooting. At the time of writing (2017) the .375 Ruger has maintained high popularity. 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). The .375 Ruger is actually capable of generating higher velocities than the H&H, by roughly 100 fps in a 24-inch barrel. Tho with good case prep, Hornady brass will bring very good accuracy. 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. The .375 Ruger is a rimless cartridge often used for hunting large and dangerous game. 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. It is vital that the hunter understand how to work his angles when using these bullet designs and that his rifle is accurate. 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. I must be a retro sort of guy; I was extremely excited about the first American rifle and load for the .450/.400-3 inch (.400 Jeffery) that I carried, and I wasn't in the least jealous that Steve carried the first M77 Ruger in .375 Ruger. 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. I wasn't worried, but I was definitely concerned; if he didn't get him down on the spot, we would have a hard time finding him before morning. 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. All rights reserved. Environmental temperatures also have to be taken into consideration as loads developed in cool weather may prove totally unsuitable in hot climates. Looking for previous installments of our "Behind the Bullet" series? It is simple, effective, affordable (in both rifle and ammunition) and shootable. Absent a spine shot, this truly is as good as it gets and is a very rare thing to observe. The 260 grain Nosler Accubond was designed for use on large bodied game. Although no longer listed, a quick mention must go to the now discontinued 225 grain Hornady Interlock. 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. 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. Doubtful given the 375 H&H in a standard length can be bought and does all that is needed of a .375. 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. 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. 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 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. Capable of pushing a 300-grain bullet 2,600 fps. 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? 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. 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 his hands the .375 Ruger performed at least as well as any .375 H&H I've ever seen. This now discontinued Marinecoat and laminated stocked Patriot in .375 Ruger was the ideal rifle for coastal bear hunting on Vancouver Island. 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. 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. - 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. of muzzle energy is where the .375 Ruger shines as dangerous game cartridge. As for the buffalo, it was an epic adventure. Shop online or in-store at your local Sportsman's Warehouse. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Except that the engineers didn't factor in the bonus delivered by the shorter, fatter case. 375 Ruger 250 gr. Bottles & 12-oz. Robust, sturdy, sculptured receiver forms a rigid support for barrel, stock and sliding breech block. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. 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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? American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. Made to work in Ruger actions, which couldn't fit full-length magnum cartridges. 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. That said, hand loaders must be careful not to make general assumptions based on any published data as there is a great deal of variation in bullet shape and jacket thickness in the medium bores, especially with regards to premium bullets. 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. For a couple of hundred bucks, a good gunsmith can tune the action and refine the trigger. Initially, the two Ruger M77 rifles designed for the .375 Ruger were the Hawkeye African and Hawkeye Alaskan. The key here is to put aside notions of extremely fast kills. 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. With a 95-year track record, it is also a benchmark for bullet performance. Features an engraved Ruger logo and patented latch that is flush with the trigger guard to avoid accidental dumping of cartridges. 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. This feral cattle beast weighs around 600kg (1300lb). It starts with a very clever case, a straight, unbelted case with exactly the same .532-inch rim as the .375 H&H. 4 boxes available. Based purely on case capacity, a fairly straight .532-inch-diameter case with a fairly sharp shoulder should do this, and it does. A superior stock forend design would help a great deal to aid to recoil reduction and allow many users to do away with the brake altogether. 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. Talkeetna 375 H&H is a magnum length, 375 Ruger and most of it's offspring fit in 30'06 length actions. 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. 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. The .376 Steyr is based on the 9.3x64 Brenneke case and is a beltless case with a 0.495" rim diameter. 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 names are often meaningless. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. Listed as discontinued. 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. 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. Thanks, Art & Dan for the heads up! 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. But nobody makes taking that amount of game look easy with a poor rifle or an unsuitable cartridge, nor can it be done without consistently good bullet performance. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. Nosler, as an example, show loads yielding 2880fps with their 260 grain bullets but these velocities were taken in a 26 barrel. 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. All of these subjects (including Ruger accurizing) are covered in great detail within my book series. This allows the cartridge to have a greater case capacity than a belted magnum case given cases of equal length. The newer .375 Ruger is beltless and intrinsically more accurate. 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. They do produce a bit more recoil. Hornady would do well to bring this bullet back or offer an SST or ELD-X alternative. 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. On plains game the .375 Ruger continued its spectacular performance, but that should also not be a surprise. Zeroing off the bench with the Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger. Last year Ruger introduced two rifles for its new .375 Ruger cartridge. The .375 Ruger cartridge case was used by Hornady as the basis for a new extra-long-range cartridge, since it had the capability to operate with high chamber pressures, which combined with a neck and barrel throat optimized for loading relatively long and heavy .308 diameter very-low-drag bullets without the need to seat the bullets deeply recessed into the case result in adequate muzzle velocities from magnum-sized bolt-action rifles. Those who hunt in Alaska would be hard pushed to find a better cartridge than this. I sleep better with it next to me in my tent in bear country. Personally, I don't give much of a hoot about the extra velocity. 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. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? Fast kills could be expected out to ordinary hunting ranges of around 300 yards with room for shot placement error. Beyond these ranges shot placement becomes somewhat more critical on lean animals which pose little resistance to help initiate expansion. Unfortunately, this is something that comes more naturally with time and experience. Test barrel lengths must also be taken into consideration when observing published data. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. 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. 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. 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. There are certainly many rave reviews of this projectile to be found in gun rag write ups and online articles. By Greg Rodriguez. The more streamlined the bullet the lower the energy transfer. of water (6.42cm3) compared to the H&H's 95. 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. The 270 Interlock Recoil Proof Interlock bullet featured in the .375 Ruger loading is a slightly modified version of the traditional Interlock. 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. 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. *Hours vary by season & subject to change, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. 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. 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. 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. Of the premium middle weight projectiles there are several which can be put to use in the .375 Ruger to good effect. The Alaskan rifle featured a Hogue plastic stock and 20 barrel, again with open sights. Those hunting the wilds of India, Australia, Canada and the United States all were well-served by the .375 H&H. It is my opinion that the primary reason the .376 Steyr failed is because it didn't come close enough in performance. Recommended maximum pressure for the cartridge is 62,000psi (4,300bar). 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. 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. Velocity is an additional key factor as this increases target resistance further. 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