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. 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. NE Alberta. 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. The .375 Dakota is based on the .404 Jeffrey case and is beltless with a 0.545" rim diameter. 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. This should (note the unqualified should of hoping and guessing) allow for more uniform mushrooming and quite possibly an outstanding bullet. 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. As for the buffalo, it was an epic adventure. The 300 grain Sierra Gameking was, to use Sierras words, designed for large thin skinned African game such as Greater kudu and Eland along with large North American Game including moose and Brown bear. 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. I can handle it. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! And yes, it is most certainly worth chasing velocity in the .375 Ruger but never at the expense of safety. 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. Below 2200fps killing can be very slow. This feral cattle beast weighs around 600kg (1300lb). Quite a recoiling beast that most people simply cannot handle. Instead, the DGS seeks to find a compromise between terminal performance and smooth feeding from the Ruger action. 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. It fits in a shorter, and therefore faster-to-reload and more rigid action. Agree with gunworks on the Weatherby Vanguard. But when hunting heavy game it is best to get very close. He shot like a machine, making difficult shots look easy and easy shots look like child's play. Will the 375 Ruger remain a commercially available rifle/round? Rather, I think the case design is extremely clever from a manufacturer's standpoint because you have a bigger, fatter case that will not only fit existing bolt faces (as do rebated rims) but also feed well from existing magazine boxes. 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. Originally Posted by EdM. 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. This is the primary consideration. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. The front sight is Ruger's standard barrelband assembly with a highly visible 3/32-inch bead on the ramp. Readers are however advised to take note of the muzzle brakes on the current .375 Ruger rifles. The .375 Ruger has passed the test of time for me in all aspects and I do believe it's popularity will increase as other manufactures add models chambered for it. Recommended maximum pressure for the cartridge is 62,000psi (4,300bar). 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. 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? The .375 Ruger uses a unique cartridge case designed by Hornady and Ruger. The 260 grain Partition is very useful for hunting game weighing up to 450kg (1000lb). The author's left-hand Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger groups very acceptably with the 270-grain Hornady Interlock. The .300 Ruger Compact Magnum or .300 RCM was designed in 2007 and uses a case designed by Hornady and Ruger based on the .375 Ruger cartridge. Combine this with the difficulties of longer range follow up shots and well, the reader should see the obvious here. The .338 Ruger Compact Magnum or .338 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge based on the .375 Ruger case. 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Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? Nevertheless, this economical projectile design was acceptable for hunting game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb). Loaded to a muzzle velocity of 2800fps the 270 grain Speer (BC .430) breaks 1800fps at around 520 yards. In 2007, it was released commercially and chambered in the Ruger Hawkeye African and the Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan rifles.[2]. The BC of this bullet is very low at .270, therefore, the faster it can be driven the better in order to ensure high impact velocities. With the 375R necked down to 9.3, the 9.3x62 and the 9.3 Brenneke would pale in a comparison of performance. The .375 Ruger gives the company the opportunity, for the first time, to house this level of power, performance and versatility in the standard Ruger M77 Mk II. Of the heavy weight premium bullets the 300 grain Nosler is the softest. The WSM's and RCM's seem to have fallen behind. 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. For more information on this subject please read The Practical Guide To Long Range Hunting Cartridges. 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). The .375 Ruger was designed to replace the much older .375 H&H, something it failed to do, largely because of the legendary appeal of the H&H due to its time in Africa. 4 boxes available. The key here is to put aside notions of extremely fast kills. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Shop online or in-store at your local Sportsman's Warehouse. The stainless steel and plastic stock is very weather resistant If just for bear protection I remove the scope and screw on a NECG receiver sight directly to the scope bases machined into the Ruger receiver. 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. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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