DPhillips
(.375 member)
22/12/06 03:08 PM
Re: .375 Ruger V .376 Steyr V .375H&H

One of the Alaskan writers spoke with Hornady today and got the following specs on the 375 Ruger...
Quote:

Length 2.500"
Rim diameter .532"
Base diameter .532"
Shoulder diameter .528"
C.O.A.L. 3.340"

I was also told that it holds 6 grains more powder than the longer H&H case and will send a 300 grain bullet @2660 fps from a 24"




So, it definitely isn't a redone 376 Steyr, has a small increase in case capacity over the 375 H&H and uses a standard length action. I don't think it renders the grand patriarch obsolete, but could be an interesting alternative for those that want a standard length action and the performance of the H&H. There seems to be the demand out there because the 375 Taylor is still doing well as a wildcat. I think it will do fairly well. I also think its offspring, which I suspect will be 7mm, 300, 338, 416 and 458, might seem some limited popularity - some more than others.



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