Rifle · CIP
.375 XLR
.375 XLR is a rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.376″ · 9.55 mm
- Introduced
- 2022
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- .338 Lapua Magnum
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2022
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- RWS (approx: maker of record)
- Manufacturer
- RWS
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 115.6 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:12.0
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 63,817 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 42.3–48.7 ft·lb
Introduced by RWS
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .375 XLR, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- .338 Lapua Magnum
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.55 | 0.376 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 10.38 | 0.409 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.82 | 0.544 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 20° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 14.91 | 0.587 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 14.93 | 0.588 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.52 | 0.060 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 9.57 | 0.377 | ≈ |
| Case length | 69.20 | 2.724 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 98.00 | 3.858 | ✓ |
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 XLR is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 2022.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .375 XLR use?
- .375 XLR typically uses a 1:12.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .375 XLR?
- .375 XLR uses a 0.376″ (9.55 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .375 XLR still in production?
- .375 XLR is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is .375 XLR used for?
- .375 XLR is primarily used for hunting.
- What is .375 XLR based on?
- .375 XLR is derived from the .338 Lapua Magnum case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
