375 ruger velocity

Aww, but you see Gatehouse, my point is that I never have to go through all that you've just explained. It's just easier to shoot the good old .375 H&H which has been so profoundly written about and is such a classic and nostalgic round. Nothing to prove, it's done it all since 1912 and will continue to do so because of such accepted chambering from most rifle makers, factory and customs.
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Hey, some guys can't think past the 30-06 as *the best* hunting cartridge, either. If you are happy with "the norm" , then that is what works for you, even if there are better options out there.

Nostalgia is important to you, not to me. I want what works the best for me.

And all of that for a measly few feet per second of muzzle velocity, slightly flatter trajectory and a whole lot more recoil
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Clearly you haven't been paying attention to what makes the 375 Ruger so attractive.... And clearly you have never shot a 375 Ruger, so you also argue from a position of ignorance.:)

The venerable .357 H&H is field proven, your KING of .375's on the otherhand still needs proving,
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This is too easy.....:p

The 375 Ruger *is* proven already. It's so similar in performance to the "field proven" H&H that anyone that would argue against it woudl also have to argue against the H&H!!!:D


that is if brass can be found. I do widh you luck on that though.
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I've got 200 pc brass right now, it will tide me over until I get some more. I like to have 400-500 brass for every firearm that I load for, even common ones.;)
 
Clearly you haven't been paying attention to what makes the 375 Ruger so attractive.... And clearly you have never shot a 375 Ruger, so you also argue from a position of ignorance.

You are absolutely right, I've never shot one so I'm ignorant. Please publish your level of expertise.....err, besides that ONE bear that is.....

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anxiously waiting for publication.
 
gitrdun said:
Clearly you haven't been paying attention to what makes the 375 Ruger so attractive.... And clearly you have never shot a 375 Ruger, so you also argue from a position of ignorance.

You are absolutely right, I've never shot one so I'm ignorant. Please publish your level of expertise.....err, besides that ONE bear that is.....
Signed:
anxiously waiting for publication.
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I've already made numerous posts on CGN regarding shooting factory ammo, full power handloads and reduced loads, including velocities and accuracy reports.:)

I've killed several animals with a 375 H&H, so I already *personally* know what a cartridge with similar performance will do on game, as well as the well documented experiences of many others using the 375 H&H.:p
 
Gatehouse said:
I've already made numerous posts on CGN regarding shooting factory ammo, full power handloads and reduced loads, including velocities and accuracy reports.:)

I've killed several animals with a 375 H&H, so I already *personally* know what a cartridge with similar performance will do on game, as well as the well documented experiences of many others using the 375 H&H.:p
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Earth to Gatehouse.....hello! I'm quite aware of the many documented kills stacked up for the .375 H&H. But please, in your own words brother....what about the documented kills for the .375 Ruger....The NEW KING OF THE .375's ....and more specifically...YOUR KILLS, you know?....YOU and THE KING????? >
 
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Earth to Gatehouse.....hello! I'm quite aware of the many documented kills stacked up for the .375 H&H. But please, in your own words brother....what about the documented kills for the .375 Ruger....The NEW KING OF THE .375's ....and more specifically...YOUR KILLS, you know?....YOU and THE KING????? >
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You really have a comprehension issue, don't you?:eek:

Here, I will type slowly, so maybe you can understand-


.375 caliber bullets shot at about the same velocity will do the same thing to an animal, regardless of what cartridge/rifle they are fired from.


Jut to make it easier, as you are haivng troubles with this....

The .375 H&H and the .375 Ruger have *similar* velocities, when the same bullets are used. So, a moose or bear will not be able to tell the difference which cartridge it came from. Therefore, it stands to reason that anything that is true of the H&H's performance on game is also true for the Ruger.

Hope this clears things up for you.:)
 
I don't have comprehension issues Gatehouse.....you just have a good reverse.

Pretty clear from here though. Good nite.
 
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]I don't have comprehension issues Gatehouse......
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Debatable, but I'll take your word for it.

Pretty clear from here though.
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Pretty clear? A breakthrough!!
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Finally you understand that a 300gr bullet going 2500-2600fps is going to do the same to game, and that the 375 Ruger is the NEW KING of the 375's!!

Congrats!!:dancingbanana:
 
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Meanwhile, back at the loading bench.

With regards to the brass supply, my pal got a box of factory ammo with the rifle, I got 100 pieces of brass and have another 100 on the way. Russells still had factory ammo last week. Difficulty in getting components when there is only one supplier of brass is not surprising with a new cartridge.

I'm a little surprised by the anti-.375 Ruger sentiment expressed by some posters. The new package allows folks to get .375 H&H performance in a smaller package which translates into a better handling rifle at a lower price. When a 300 gr bullet exits the muzzle at 2500 fps, does it really matter what the cartridge looked like? The only criticism I have of this rifle is that the magazine capacity is slightly lacking at only 3 rounds available. This criticism is a little weak coming from me in that I carried a Ruger #1 for quite sometime as my primary bear protection.

I forgot to mention that I calculated the charge for a small game load based on what I was able to do with my Ultra. Yesterday 16.0 grs of Unique behind a 270 gr Hornady clocked 1136 out of the Ruger. That will work fine.

I think the next step for me will to try a marginally slower powder than 760. I hit the pressure wall without running out of capacity in the case, so clearly to improve the performance of the AB's I need a slower powder. The Hornady factory load drives a 270 gr bullet at 2656, so 2700 out of the 20" barrel with the 260 gr AB's is certainly possible. I think I'll try Re-19 and Re-22. If that doesn't work I'll dive into my rapidly dwindling stock of H-4350, as Gate seems to of had good luck with it. I hate loading with a drop tube, but I might have to make an exception here.
 
When Boomer talks I listen. :D

I'm still not sure what real practical advantage the .375 Ruger would have over the .375 RUM or H&H if you already own one of these guns.
 
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When Boomer talks I listen. :D

I'm still not sure what real practical advantage the .375 Ruger would have over the .375 RUM or H&H if you already own one of these guns.
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Easy enough. The rifle. As of now, your choices for an H&H are fairly limited. The CZ seems to be the most affordible, but their also very heavy and I wouldn't want to lug one around for several, all day days. Their large, clubby but solid. Next up I think would be say a Sako. In the Ultra, well that's a different beast altogether. The Ruger rifle is a fairly lightweight, sporter style hunting rifle. Maximum horsepower in a reasonable package. If I were in the market for one, the .375 Ruger will get a good look over. I'm waiting for them to offer a .40 or larger. It will sell as well I would think.
 
Now a .416 Ruger in an short barreled Alaskan would be something that I would consider buying...

Boomer thanks for sharing your realistic experiences and thoughts on the 375 Ruger I totally appreciate your realistic insights into this rifle/cartridge combo.

I did a google search for 375 Ruger brass I found lots of postings but in every case there was 0 stock available.
 
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Boomer thanks for sharing your realistic experiences and thoughts on the 375 Ruger I totally appreciate your realistic insights into this rifle/cartridge combo.
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Yes indeed. It's refreshing to hear a non biased, realistic, and practical assessment instead of all this "375 Ruger King of the 375's" crap.

Right todbartell/Gatehouse? ;) :p
 
All is not lost in the lack of brass availablity department guys you can always get some 6.5X68 or 8X68S brass that you can easily neck up to 375 trim to length then fireform them.

Unfortunately these cases are not designed for the 60,000 PSI of the Ruger's and the rim's are about .008" less than the Ruger but they will work...

Yes I am liking my 375RUM more with every post that I am reading on the Ruger.
 
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