Lindcott Armory Compare / .375 Dakota vs .375 H&H Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.375 Dakota vs .375 H&H Magnum
.375 Dakota is faster (2,900 vs 2,700 fps); .375 Dakota carries more energy (5,620 vs 4,900 ft·lb).
.375 Dakota →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.375 H&H Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .375 Dakota | .375 H&H Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1912 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.375″ | 0.375″ |
| Case length | 2.57″ | 2.85″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,900 fps | 2,400–2,700 fps |
| Energy | 3,750–5,620 ft·lb | 4,000–4,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 40–55 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .375 Dakota faster than .375 H&H Magnum?
- .375 Dakota is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,700 fps.
- Does .375 Dakota hit harder than .375 H&H Magnum?
- .375 Dakota carries more muzzle energy (5,620 vs 4,900 ft·lb).