Lindcott Armory Compare / .375 Ruger vs .375 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.375 Ruger vs .375 Weatherby Magnum
.375 Weatherby Magnum is faster (2,900 vs 2,850 fps); .375 Ruger carries more energy (5,175 vs 5,008 ft·lb).
.375 Ruger →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.375 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .375 Ruger | .375 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 1944 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.375″ | 0.375″ |
| Case length | 2.58″ | — |
| Velocity | 2,550–2,850 fps | 2,700–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 3,380–5,175 ft·lb | 4,224–5,008 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 40–55 ft·lb | 40–55 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .375 Ruger faster than .375 Weatherby Magnum?
- .375 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .375 Ruger hit harder than .375 Weatherby Magnum?
- .375 Ruger carries more muzzle energy (5,175 vs 5,008 ft·lb).