Lindcott Armory Compare / .375 H&H Magnum vs .404 Jeffery
Cartridge comparison
.375 H&H Magnum vs .404 Jeffery
.375 H&H Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,400 fps); .404 Jeffery carries more energy (5,755 vs 4,900 ft·lb); .375 H&H Magnum recoils less.
.375 H&H Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.404 Jeffery →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .375 H&H Magnum | .404 Jeffery | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1912 | 1905 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.375″ | 0.423″ |
| Case length | 2.85″ | 2.861″ |
| Velocity | 2,400–2,700 fps | 2,050–2,400 fps |
| Energy | 4,000–4,900 ft·lb | 2,795–5,755 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 52,939 psi |
| Recoil | 40–55 ft·lb | 60–80 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .375 H&H Magnum faster than .404 Jeffery?
- .375 H&H Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,400 fps.
- Does .375 H&H Magnum hit harder than .404 Jeffery?
- .404 Jeffery carries more muzzle energy (5,755 vs 4,900 ft·lb).