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: As most people don't think of their normal magnums as "High Pressure" I wonder why many people seem to think the Rugers are.
: The Rugers run no higher pressure than any of a number of 'normal' ctgs. including most of the rounds based on the .473" (standard) and magnum .532" rim size. The Weatherby's also run pressures well over 60,000 PSI, and up to 65,000 PSI in some. About the only 'modern' rounds loaded to lower pressures these days, are the two old H&H numbers and lever action rounds and, of course, the .30/06.
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**I think that it exactly what some of the negative press was relating too. They were comparing going to Africa and hunting dangerous game--using the 375 H&H vs the new Ruger .375..all things being equal--the articles I have read feel the old standby H&H is the more prudent way to go..lower pressures = less chance for problems..

This is the same issue with the .416 Rigby vs .416 Remington... I have used the 416 Remington quite a bit with no problems but I am also hunting during what is considered their Winter months and therefore have never experienced a great amount of heat....

I agree--I like new cartridges and also like to mess around with them--my first trip to Alaska I used a wildcat --and have used others since--it keeps life interesting...

Ripp