375 RUM in which load manual ?

I just loaded 40 .375 RUM cartridges using 55 gr of 5744 powder and Sierra SBT Gameking 300 gr. I figured the MV was 2500 fps and targets at 100 yds and 200 yds verified that the velocity was close. The recoil was tolerable and quite a bit less than the full factory loads. Did not have access to a cronograph. It was actually fun shooting for a change since when shooting full loads I had to fire from a standing position, bench rest shots were too painfull.
 
I saw your post and made me curious as to how my .375 Ruger matched up to the RUM, with in 200 fps of each other, almost 15 grains more powder capacity (RUM over Ruger). But your muzzle energy is incredible 5144 flbs. over my 4450 flbs.
I had mine built on a Mauser 89 large ring action, I was afraid of the recoil from perception and had a muzzle break put on it. Wonderfully easy gun to shoot.
I also found 270 grn. barnes FX gave -.25" groups.
Took a Sirus Moose at 279 Yards with one shot.
I tried 300 SMK, and 260 Acubond first but the 270's were far better.
You may want to give them a try?
 

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I saw your post and made me curious as to how my .375 Ruger matched up to the RUM, with in 200 fps of each other, almost 15 grains more powder capacity (RUM over Ruger). But your muzzle energy is incredible 5144 flbs. over my 4450 flbs.
I had mine built on a Mauser 89 large ring action, I was afraid of the recoil from perception and had a muzzle break put on it. Wonderfully easy gun to shoot.
I also found 270 grn. barnes FX gave -.25" groups.
Took a Sirus Moose at 279 Yards with one shot.
I tried 300 SMK, and 260 Acubond first but the 270's were far better.
You may want to give them a try?
Thanks, I was hoping to replicate 300 gr H&H 375 velocity knowing that I could handle that recoil.
By the way, that is a great grouping for the 270 gr Barnes. Congrats on the moose kill!
Never liked a break because of the dirt and concussion.
 
Thanks, I was hoping to replicate 300 gr H&H 375 velocity knowing that I could handle that recoil.
By the way, that is a great grouping for the 270 gr Barnes. Congrats on the moose kill!
Never liked a break because of the dirt and concussion.
Brake not break, sorry
 
This is my hunting load:
300g SBT 96g IMR4831 2922fps 8/21/20. 1/2" three shot group.
DRT on four white tail doe this past weekend.
 
There are 2 reloading sites available on-line for the 375 RUM and other 375's as well. https://load-data.nosler.com/load-data and http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle
There are 2 reloading sites available on-line for the 375 RUM and other 375's as well. https://load-data.nosler.com/load-data and http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle
This was on Chuck Hawks website.
Reduced Recoil 9.3mm and .375 Loading Data from Nyati Inc.

By Edward Hammond



9.3x74R, .375 H&H, .375 Ruger, .375 RUM, .378 Wby.
Photo by Edward Hammond
To this date there is only one well known manufacturer that offers reduced power big bore ammunition and that is Nyati Inc. The average hunter going to Africa is ill prepared because he does not practice enough with his rifle. Some hunters arrive at their destination with a brand new .400 Louden Boomer Monster Magnum that has never been fired and the PH's sigh quietly to themselves. The hunter will face a large bull elephant marked for removal due to crop damage by the Rangers. In his hands he will be holding a rifle he is terrified to fire because he read a novel by Hemmingway that stated when he fired that gun it would break his shoulder and he believes it! Most African PH's would like to see their customers fire, at the minimum, 100 to 300 rounds or more before they make the trip and definitely not the week before they leave their home.

After extensive testing over a one year period, the powder used exclusively by Nyati for their reduced Loads is the excellent 5744 produced by Accurate Powder Co. This powder is used without any type of filler at all; it's perfectly suited for reduced loading in big bore cartridges.

The preferred projectiles are the Barnes Banded Solid for the low recoil practice round and the TSX bullet for the intermediate hunting round. We produced a short list of Videos at YouTube with the cooperation of RC Promotions for demonstrating the recoil effect of the low and intermediate ammunition.

If you decide to use this data, the most important tool that you should have is an electronic scale, such as the Hornady GS-1500, to weigh the components before final projectile seating. Due to the low powder density, a double charge could lead to a catastrophic failure. Reloading is a very safe pastime that many Americans enjoy with a little common sense and a good loading manual. All loads listed are far below SAAM maximum loads and will function perfectly in any modern, manually operated, rifle in good condition.


Caliber​
Bullet Wt​
MV​
ME​
Powder​
Gun​
Recoil Energy​
Recoil Vel​
Powder Density %​
Total​
Wt​
Wt​
Ft Lbs​
FPS​
Volume​
9.3 X 74R​
250​
2000​
2220.3​
38​
7​
17​
12​
50.2​
75.6​
286​
1300​
1073.1​
27​
7​
7​
8​
35.7​
75.6​
.375 H&H​
235​
2000​
2087.1​
39​
9​
12​
9​
44​
88.4​
300​
2000​
2664.3​
43​
9​
19​
11​
48.6​
88.4​
300s​
1300​
1125.7​
27​
9​
7​
7​
30.5​
88.4​
.375 Ruger​
235​
2000​
2087.1​
41​
8​
14​
10​
43.3​
94.6​
300​
2000​
2664.3​
45​
8​
22​
13​
47.5​
94.6​
300s​
1300​
1125.7​
27​
8​
8​
8​
28.5​
94.6​
.375 RUM​
235​
2000​
2087.1​
43​
7​
17​
12​
38.4​
111.7​
300​
2000​
2664.3​
48​
7​
26​
15​
42.9​
111.7​
300s​
1300​
1125.7​
27​
7​
9​
9​
24.1​
111.7​
.378 Wby​
235​
2000​
2087.1​
45​
9​
12​
9​
34.6​
130​
300​
2000​
2664.3​
50​
9​
21​
12​
38.4​
130​
300s​
1300​
1125.7​
35​
9​
7​
7​
26.9​
130​
 
Hodgdon powders has some good loads for the 375 RUM.


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