Lindcott Armory Compare / .375 Dakota vs .378 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.375 Dakota vs .378 Weatherby Magnum
.378 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,180 vs 2,900 fps); .378 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (6,740 vs 5,620 ft·lb).
.375 Dakota →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.378 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .375 Dakota | .378 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1953 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.375″ | 0.375″ |
| Case length | 2.57″ | 2.913″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,900 fps | 2,900–3,180 fps |
| Energy | 3,750–5,620 ft·lb | 5,040–6,740 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 50–70 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .375 Dakota faster than .378 Weatherby Magnum?
- .378 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,180 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .375 Dakota hit harder than .378 Weatherby Magnum?
- .378 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (6,740 vs 5,620 ft·lb).