The .375 Dakota is a dangerous game cartridge built on the .404 Jeffery case by Dakota Arms. It exceeds .375 H&H Magnum performance while fitting in a standard-length action without a belted case, offering better feeding reliability and reduced case stretching.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1992, USA
Parent case: .404 Jeffery
Standardization: Proprietary
Bullet diameter: 0.375" (9.53 mm)
Case length: 2.55" (64.77 mm)
Overall length: 3.36" (85.34 mm)
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Muzzle velocity: 2600–2900 fps
Muzzle energy: 3750–5620 ft-lbs
Effective range: 200 yd
Common bullet weights: 250, 270, 300 gr
Primary use: hunting, dangerous_game
Production status: Active
Also known as: 375 Dakota
History: Introduced alongside the other 1992 Dakota proprietary magnums, the .375 Dakota was designed for professional hunters and safari clients pursuing Africa's Big Five. The rimless .404 Jeffery-derived case provides excellent magazine feeding and consistent headspacing on the shoulder — advantages over the belted .375 H&H in a controlled-round-feed action.
Notable firearms: Dakota Arms Model 76, Dakota Arms Model 97
Similar cartridges: .375 H&H Magnum, .375 Remington Ultra Magnum, .378 Weatherby Magnum