Lindcott Armory Compare / .375 H&H Magnum vs .405 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.375 H&H Magnum vs .405 Winchester
.375 H&H Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,250 fps); .375 H&H Magnum carries more energy (4,900 vs 3,372 ft·lb); .405 Winchester recoils less.
.375 H&H Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.405 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .375 H&H Magnum | .405 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1912 | 1904 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.375″ | 0.412″ |
| Case length | 2.85″ | 2.583″ |
| Velocity | 2,400–2,700 fps | 2,100–2,250 fps |
| Energy | 4,000–4,900 ft·lb | 2,940–3,372 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 46,000 psi |
| Recoil | 40–55 ft·lb | 15–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .375 H&H Magnum faster than .405 Winchester?
- .375 H&H Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,250 fps.
- Does .375 H&H Magnum hit harder than .405 Winchester?
- .375 H&H Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,900 vs 3,372 ft·lb).