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.375 H&H Magnum vs .375 Weatherby Magnum

.375 Weatherby Magnum is faster (2,900 vs 2,700 fps); .375 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (5,008 vs 4,900 ft·lb).

.375 H&H Magnum →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−133″133″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.375 Weatherby Magnum →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−116″116″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.375 H&H Magnum.375 Weatherby Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19121944
Bullet ⌀0.375″0.375″
Case length2.85″
Velocity2,400–2,700 fps2,700–2,900 fps
Energy4,000–4,900 ft·lb4,224–5,008 ft·lb
Max pressure62,000 psi62,000 psi
Recoil40–55 ft·lb40–55 ft·lb
Eff. range400 yd400 yd

FAQs

Is .375 H&H Magnum faster than .375 Weatherby Magnum?
.375 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,700 fps.
Does .375 H&H Magnum hit harder than .375 Weatherby Magnum?
.375 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,008 vs 4,900 ft·lb).