Very informative video series. I have had my 375 Ruger Alaskan for 6 years now and have used it from kangaroo culling all the way to Sambar deer in thick cover and open hills it's a very versatile round and rifle. Cheers from Australia
That's actually a respectable group at 82.5 gr. with all that power. It gets fun when you see that best group of the day. Enjoyed the vid, thanks for posting.
I've used 270gr TSX out of a 375 Dakota (essentially identical to the Ruger) on multiple cape buffalo. Works just fine. It'll do just as well for bear or moose. Good video.
I love this bullet out of my .375 rum!!! I can shoot a .58 inch group at a velocity of 3000 fps. I also like the swift A frames 300gr. at 2850 fps. and shoots about an inch group. The loads mentioned here will handle all North American game and possibly all African game. I have other super magnum rifles but the .375 rum is in a league it's own. I have shot some stuff that was .400 class and larger, but the .375 rum is still more violent to shoot, I put a brake on mine lol.
I sometimes consider going from 375 Ruger to 375 RUM or 378 Weatherby. Hard to justify the expense since the Ruger shoots well and fills that slot in my arsenal. A little more case capacity would be nice though, especially with the heavies like the 350 gr Woodleigh.
I've always found that Barnes projectiles group best when driven hard and like a bit of a jump off the lands. Weight for calibre you generally do better going down a bullet weight per calibre (ie 270gr in 375, 165 in 300, etc). Love you video's and thanks for sharing!
The 250 gmx is my current bullet of choice for the guide gun. With a compressed charge of Varget I'm getting .5" groups at about 2775 fps. SD in the low single digits . I still use the 350 gr. Welded cores for brown bear.
I shoot a Guide Rifle as well only with the laminated stock. I absolutely love this cartridge for Bear, Elk, and Moose in the thick stuff. You could try Hodgedon Varget with your mid weight bullets. I shoot .5 with the 250 grain ttsx over 72 grains of Varget. This year I’m going to try the 260 grain Accubond, even though I’m a total Barnes enthusiast. What you said about Barnes bullets expanding at lower velocities is true. Although the Barnes X, and TTSX might not expand under 2000 FPS.... the LRX is actually constructed with a softer monolithic alloy and is designed to expand on impact at velocities as low as 1800FPS. Great video!!! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve shot some varget with 270 gr bullets but got better accuracy and velocity with H4350, since I buy that by the keg I use that. I might have to try the varget again with light barnes after hearing your report. Thanks!
My 1st gen 20" 375 Ruger Alaskan has 2 favorite weights. It shoots my reloaded 235gr Speer hotcor @3025f/s in 0.65" at 100 yds. It shoots 250gr Hornady GMX bullets into 0.85" @ 100yds. 2880f/s Anyhow, It has become my main hunting gun. Cheers!!
Thanks for the info. I enjoyed all three parts of this series. I was wondering about the lrx and it's performance at those lower velocities. Say , loading down to 2000 fps. Or even the trailboss and testing into something cheap . Just to see what they do.I don't have a 375 yet. Keep up the good work Bro.
That's pretty good velocity in a short barrel. With a 22 1"/2 barrel, 270 tsx and rl17 I managed 2797 fps and about 1.2" 100 yard groups. I'd like to try the lrx due to the much better bc.
The wife decided on a Savage 110 Bear Hunter in 375 Ruger. Now time for me to work up something as good or better than the Hornady outfitter, looks like a 250grn TTSX over some H380 or 4000mr with LRMs.
Great video your channel deserves a lot more views. Can you share some more videos of the Alaskan scenery. The last charge was the best group. What velocity do you get out of the 350 grain woodleighs?
@@alaskatruoutdoors9238 that's probably a great bear thumper getting close to 416 levels there. I have heard the DGS/DGX hornady bullets had some issues they recently bonded the DGX 2 yrs ago after some bad failures in Africa they were only cup/core. What are your thoughts on them, have you ever used them?
I’ve used 300gr DGX on moose and black bear, no complaints, the only one I found was perfect, near 100% weight retention.The 270 gr dangerous game rounds are definitely not bonded, they’re interlock and do too much meat damage for me. I like the Woodleighs best.
That’s a potent, versatile load right there! A lot of guys really love the 235 gr tsx at around 3000 fps for smaller critters like caribou and deer, they barely even twitch when they hit the ground lol. I haven’t had much luck with the light bullets in my rifle, might give your load a try. Thanks!
Alaska TRU Outdoors try the 76 -78.5 grain range if you do. 40 mile caribou didn’t provide much resistance to this load lol I think this load would be perfect for elk and moose
Loved the series, really informative. So the question I'm asking is how does the Ruger .375 stack up against the .375 H&H. I have the opportunity to get 1 or the other and would like your opinion on the matter. Keep up the great videos.
The ballistics are nearly identical between the two. The H&H is a belted cartridge, the Ruger is not, so you tend to get longer brass life with the Ruger. If you don't hand load then thats not a factor. There's a wider selection of factory loaded ammo for the H&H and it's slightly less expensive than the Ruger. The 375 Ruger cartridge is plenty efficient in a 20" barrel, VERY important in the heavy brush. The H&H really shines with a 24", it loses a fair amount of velocity with a shorter barrel. Much depends on which rifle you like best, there's only a few choices with the Ruger. I would say if you don't hand load your ammo then stick with H&H, If you do hand load then pick the rifle that feels the best to you and makes you smile when you shoulder it.
Rara Neagra, I have to trim my belted magnums after nearly every firing and often only get 4 or 5 loadings at the very most on a piece of brass. With my non belted magnums I don’t have to trim nearly as often and usually get 2 or 3 more firings out of them. Literally every single person I know who loads for both has had the exact same experience. So that’s where I get my “BS idea” from. I’ve seen your posts on other channels, you’re a troll and an arrogant dickhead who thinks he knows everything but actually doesn’t know shit (people who think they already know everything stop learning) I don’t believe a word you say about anything. Nobody likes you Rara. NOBODY.
Very informative video series. I have had my 375 Ruger Alaskan for 6 years now and have used it from kangaroo culling all the way to Sambar deer in thick cover and open hills it's a very versatile round and rifle. Cheers from Australia
That's actually a respectable group at 82.5 gr. with all that power. It gets fun when you see that best group of the day. Enjoyed the vid, thanks for posting.
Got a Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger and love the rifle and the round. Great ballistics data!
How’s the accuracy with your patriot? I was looking at one the other day, seemed like a hell of a deal at $399!
I've used 270gr TSX out of a 375 Dakota (essentially identical to the Ruger) on multiple cape buffalo. Works just fine. It'll do just as well for bear or moose. Good video.
I love this bullet out of my .375 rum!!! I can shoot a .58 inch group at a velocity of 3000 fps. I also like the swift A frames 300gr. at 2850 fps. and shoots about an inch group. The loads mentioned here will handle all North American game and possibly all African game. I have other super magnum rifles but the .375 rum is in a league it's own. I have shot some stuff that was .400 class and larger, but the .375 rum is still more violent to shoot, I put a brake on mine lol.
I sometimes consider going from 375 Ruger to 375 RUM or 378 Weatherby. Hard to justify the expense since the Ruger shoots well and fills that slot in my arsenal. A little more case capacity would be nice though, especially with the heavies like the 350 gr Woodleigh.
Have this same rifle and was looking at loading this bullet. Thanks for posting this.
Possum Squasher 😂 that’s a great handle. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I've always found that Barnes projectiles group best when driven hard and like a bit of a jump off the lands. Weight for calibre you generally do better going down a bullet weight per calibre (ie 270gr in 375, 165 in 300, etc). Love you video's and thanks for sharing!
The 250 gmx is my current bullet of choice for the guide gun. With a compressed charge of Varget I'm getting .5" groups at about 2775 fps. SD in the low single digits . I still use the 350 gr. Welded cores for brown bear.
*Some days... I cannot even spell "LysDexia". Thank you for sharing this possibly useful information.*
I shoot a Guide Rifle as well only with the laminated stock. I absolutely love this cartridge for Bear, Elk, and Moose in the thick stuff. You could try Hodgedon Varget with your mid weight bullets. I shoot .5 with the 250 grain ttsx over 72 grains of Varget. This year I’m going to try the 260 grain Accubond, even though I’m a total Barnes enthusiast. What you said about Barnes bullets expanding at lower velocities is true. Although the Barnes X, and TTSX might not expand under 2000 FPS.... the LRX is actually constructed with a softer monolithic alloy and is designed to expand on impact at velocities as low as 1800FPS. Great video!!! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve shot some varget with 270 gr bullets but got better accuracy and velocity with H4350, since I buy that by the keg I use that. I might have to try the varget again with light barnes after hearing your report. Thanks!
if you hold an electric toothbrush to the side of the case as you start to seat the bullet will help to not crush powder
I've tried that, it helps! I've found that holding the case on my vibratory case tumbler works even better.
My 1st gen 20" 375 Ruger Alaskan has 2 favorite weights. It shoots my reloaded 235gr Speer hotcor @3025f/s in 0.65" at 100 yds.
It shoots 250gr Hornady GMX bullets into 0.85" @ 100yds. 2880f/s
Anyhow, It has become my main hunting gun. Cheers!!
I'm getting. 5" groups with the 250 gmx using a compressed charge of Varget.
Great video . Looks to be a awsome load for moose or bear
Thanks for the info. I enjoyed all three parts of this series. I was wondering about the lrx and it's performance at those lower velocities. Say , loading down to 2000 fps. Or even the trailboss and testing into something cheap . Just to see what they do.I don't have a 375 yet.
Keep up the good work Bro.
Thanks for your kind words, means a lot to me. I’ve been thinking about doing the very test you described.
@@alaskatruoutdoors9238 I just found out that Barnes is now making 190 grain lrx. sounds interesting too...Look forward to your vids. Happy hunting.
@@alaskatruoutdoors9238 190s in the .308 caliber that is. Was watching your 30-06 vids.
That's pretty good velocity in a short barrel. With a 22 1"/2 barrel, 270 tsx and rl17 I managed 2797 fps and about 1.2" 100 yard groups. I'd like to try the lrx due to the much better bc.
Might want to use long drop tube especially with long grain powders to help fill case
The wife decided on a Savage 110 Bear Hunter in 375 Ruger. Now time for me to work up something as good or better than the Hornady outfitter, looks like a 250grn TTSX over some H380 or 4000mr with LRMs.
Great video your channel deserves a lot more views. Can you share some more videos of the Alaskan scenery. The last charge was the best group. What velocity do you get out of the 350 grain woodleighs?
2350 fps is 1/2 moa all day.
@@alaskatruoutdoors9238 that's probably a great bear thumper getting close to 416 levels there. I have heard the DGS/DGX hornady bullets had some issues they recently bonded the DGX 2 yrs ago after some bad failures in Africa they were only cup/core. What are your thoughts on them, have you ever used them?
I’ve used 300gr DGX on moose and black bear, no complaints, the only one I found was perfect, near 100% weight retention.The 270 gr dangerous game rounds are definitely not bonded, they’re interlock and do too much meat damage for me. I like the Woodleighs best.
@@alaskatruoutdoors9238 thanks I appreciate the info
I think that first group may have been shooter error, the two shots were almost in the same hole.
Have had great luck with rl 15 and 250 gr Barnes ttsx out of ruger Alaskan (same rifle really). 3.320 in length. Getting 2900 FPS through crono
That’s a potent, versatile load right there! A lot of guys really love the 235 gr tsx at around 3000 fps for smaller critters like caribou and deer, they barely even twitch when they hit the ground lol. I haven’t had much luck with the light bullets in my rifle, might give your load a try. Thanks!
Alaska TRU Outdoors try the 76 -78.5 grain range if you do. 40 mile caribou didn’t provide much resistance to this load lol I think this load would be perfect for elk and moose
Loved the series, really informative. So the question I'm asking is how does the Ruger .375 stack up against the .375 H&H. I have the opportunity to get 1 or the other and would like your opinion on the matter. Keep up the great videos.
The ballistics are nearly identical between the two. The H&H is a belted cartridge, the Ruger is not, so you tend to get longer brass life with the Ruger. If you don't hand load then thats not a factor. There's a wider selection of factory loaded ammo for the H&H and it's slightly less expensive than the Ruger. The 375 Ruger cartridge is plenty efficient in a 20" barrel, VERY important in the heavy brush. The H&H really shines with a 24", it loses a fair amount of velocity with a shorter barrel. Much depends on which rifle you like best, there's only a few choices with the Ruger. I would say if you don't hand load your ammo then stick with H&H, If you do hand load then pick the rifle that feels the best to you and makes you smile when you shoulder it.
Rara Neagra, I have to trim my belted magnums after nearly every firing and often only get 4 or 5 loadings at the very most on a piece of brass. With my non belted magnums I don’t have to trim nearly as often and usually get 2 or 3 more firings out of them. Literally every single person I know who loads for both has had the exact same experience. So that’s where I get my “BS idea” from. I’ve seen your posts on other channels, you’re a troll and an arrogant dickhead who thinks he knows everything but actually doesn’t know shit (people who think they already know everything stop learning) I don’t believe a word you say about anything. Nobody likes you Rara. NOBODY.
the average group of all the shots looks like it is a very efficient cartridge
I have a 375 ruger, mossberg patriot.
Minute of moose..lol
Have you tried h4831
not yet, you?
@@alaskatruoutdoors9238 no but I've seen others using it with them heavy bullets an got good results