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<blockquote data-quote="AKdan" data-source="post: 1562571" data-attributes="member: 83800"><p>Kristopher-</p><p></p><p>The 375 ruger is a round and has loads of potential.....just don't think bullet selection has made it very practical yet...there are only a pair or three(under exaggeration) bullets in the the 330-350 gr range that would provide high BC and be able to attain seven velocities when loaded long..even fewer I would be excited to hunt with.. with the exception of barrels made for the larger cheytac finding 1:10 or faster twist barrels in 375 means waiting for someone to make it...usually not readily available. This is my only hold up and why I still use a 338. I all reality once 240-250 gr bullets and 1:7/8 twist get popular in the .30 cal I will probably switch to a large 30 cal as the cans are smaller and less $$. </p><p></p><p>As far as barrel length...hunting with a can having the short barrel is very important..it's hard not to compare your velocities with what the potential is with a larger barrel but as others have said set YOUR parameters (weight,action, length, bullet choice, velocity, down range velocity(important for proper bullet expansion) and impact energies. Then select the cartridge that meets those criteria. I am sure I waste a ton of powder , but I wanted 2700fps out of a 300 gr bullet with stout bullet construction...it takes a little over 90 gr to get there with a 22" barrel.. your mileage may vary.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AKdan, post: 1562571, member: 83800"] Kristopher- The 375 ruger is a round and has loads of potential.....just don’t think bullet selection has made it very practical yet...there are only a pair or three(under exaggeration) bullets in the the 330-350 gr range that would provide high BC and be able to attain seven velocities when loaded long..even fewer I would be excited to hunt with.. with the exception of barrels made for the larger cheytac finding 1:10 or faster twist barrels in 375 means waiting for someone to make it...usually not readily available. This is my only hold up and why I still use a 338. I all reality once 240-250 gr bullets and 1:7/8 twist get popular in the .30 cal I will probably switch to a large 30 cal as the cans are smaller and less $$. As far as barrel length...hunting with a can having the short barrel is very important..it’s hard not to compare your velocities with what the potential is with a larger barrel but as others have said set YOUR parameters (weight,action, length, bullet choice, velocity, down range velocity(important for proper bullet expansion) and impact energies. Then select the cartridge that meets those criteria. I am sure I waste a ton of powder , but I wanted 2700fps out of a 300 gr bullet with stout bullet construction...it takes a little over 90 gr to get there with a 22” barrel.. your mileage may vary. [/QUOTE]
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