.375 Ruger
Modern beltless .375 that beats the H&H's speed in a standard-length action.
Good for: Africa, Big bear, Plains game, Moose/elk, Bolt action
A typical factory load is a 300 gr DGX bullet at about 2,660 ft/s, with roughly 4,713 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
300 grDGXMuzzle speed
2,660 ft/sMuzzle energy
4,713 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
0.275maker's published G1Twist rate
1:12Practical range
250 ydPoint-blank range
255 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Bolt rifle, 9–10 lbHeavy but manageableOn the Big-Bore & Dangerous Game chart
Made for
Modern beltless .375 that beats the H&H's speed in a standard-length action.
Typical load
300 grDGX
Typical muzzle fps
2,660ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
4,713ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
0.275maker's published G1
Twist rate for typical load
1:12
Practical range
250 yd
MPBR
255 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 24 yd · Far zero 218 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 255 yd · Sight-in @100 2.82" high
Recommended platform
Bolt rifle, 9–10 lbHeavy but manageable
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.