Lindcott Armory Rifle · SAAMI
.375 Ruger
Matches .375 H&H Magnum performance in a standard (non-magnum-length) action.
- Caliber
- 0.375″ · 9.525 mm
- Introduced
- 2007
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Big Game, Dangerous Game
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2007
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Ruger / Hornady
- Manufacturer
- Ruger / Hornady
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 95 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:12
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 62,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 800 yd
- Recoil
- 40–55 ft·lb
Ballistics
Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X 270 gr, 2,840 fps, BC 0.320 G7 · 100 yd zero.
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2839 | 4832 | -1.5″ | — |
| 100 yd | 2697 | 4360 | 0.0″ | 0.0 |
| 200 yd | 2557 | 3920 | -3.3″ | -1.6 |
| 300 yd | 2422 | 3516 | -11.9″ | -3.8 |
| 400 yd | 2290 | 3144 | -26.4″ | -6.3 |
| 500 yd | 2163 | 2804 | -47.6″ | -9.1 |
| 600 yd | 2039 | 2492 | -76.2″ | -12.1 |
| 700 yd | 1919 | 2206 | -113.1″ | -15.4 |
| 800 yd | 1801 | 1945 | -159.6″ | -19.1 |
Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →
Performance
Buy links open .375 Ruger ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.53 | 0.375 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 10.29 | 0.405 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.08 | 0.515 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 30° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 13.51 | 0.532 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 13.51 | 0.532 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.75 | 0.305 | ≈ |
| Case length | 65.53 | 2.580 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 84.84 | 3.340 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .375 Ruger is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 43 active loads across 16 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 43 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes | VOR-TX | 270 | TSX BT | 2,840 | 4,835 | 0.416 G1 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X | 270 | ELD-X | 2,840 | 4,835 | 0.320 G7 |
| Barnes | VOR-TX TSX BT 270gr | 270 | TSX BT | 2,840 | 4,835 | 0.416 G1 |
| Nosler | Safari | 270 | Partition | 2,840 | 4,835 | 0.459 G1 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade AccuBond 260gr | 260 | AccuBond | 2,900 | 4,854 | — |
| Hornady | Dangerous Game | 250 | DGX Bonded | 2,900 | 4,668 | — |
| Nosler | Safari | 250 | Solid | 2,900 | 4,668 | — |
| Federal | Power-Shok | 250 | DGS | 2,900 | 4,668 | — |
| Hornady | Dangerous Game | 250 | GMX Superformance | 2,890 | 4,636 | — |
| Hornady | DGX Bonded 270gr | 270 | DGX Bonded | 2,840 | 4,835 | — |
| Winchester | AccuBond | 270 | AccuBond | 2,840 | 4,835 | — |
| Hornady | DGS Solid | 270 | DGS Solid FMJ | 2,840 | 4,835 | — |
| Hornady | DGX Bonded | 270 | DGX Bonded FP | 2,840 | 4,835 | — |
| Hornady | Dangerous Game | 270 | DGS | 2,840 | 4,835 | — |
| Federal | Power-Shok | 270 | A-Frame | 2,840 | 4,835 | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Suitable powders
2 reloading powders listed for .375 Ruger, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
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Firearms chambered in .375 Ruger
12 models in the database chamber .375 Ruger. Browse all →
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed jointly by Ruger and Hornady in 2007. Achieves .375 H&H velocity without the belted case or magnum action length. Designed for shorter, stiffer bolt actions for improved accuracy.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .375 Ruger use?
- .375 Ruger typically uses a 1:12 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .375 Ruger?
- .375 Ruger uses a 0.375″ (9.525 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .375 Ruger still in production?
- .375 Ruger is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .375 Ruger used for?
- .375 Ruger is primarily used for big game, dangerous game.
- What are the best powders for .375 Ruger?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for .375 Ruger include Reloader 19, N170.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 43 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →