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.375 barrel length ?
« on: December 22, 2013, 11:02:02 AM »
so lets say you where going to build a .375 hh  to shoot out to 300 yards. what barrel length would you choose?

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2013, 11:21:22 AM »
Factory loads I would use a standard 24", but handloading with the right powders, a 26 can get you a substail velocity boost an more range. But for 300 yards, yes, 24"
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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2013, 12:50:59 PM »
Shot a .375 H&H for 6 years or so, took Mulies, bulls, cows and bear with it. All with the acceptation of one were shot with handloads using the 300gr Hornady BTSP. I took one bear with a 270gr Hornady. My rifle was a Remington 700 Classic with a 26" barrel and a Magna-Port brake. Once the .375 Ultra Magnum hit the streets I switched over to it and the 260 Ballistic Tip, once the 260 Accubond arrived I went with it and it has been a stone cold killer combo. Even out past 600yards, it flat CRUSHES animals.

Seeing the new powders available 24" would be a great length and I wouldn't hesitate to go 22" if you are hand loading. It would make for a handy, quick shouldering/ swinging rifle with plenty of horse power to boot.

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2013, 02:19:09 PM »
The hornady super performance 250 's are pretty impressive .

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2013, 02:36:34 PM »
Nothing wrong with that bullet and the velocity. It's all good! 👍

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2013, 03:03:31 PM »
24 all day!!!!
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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2013, 06:55:03 PM »
Just to be different, 20". :chuckle:

I love short, handy weapons. The velocity difference between a 24 and 20" barrel won't make a bit of difference at 300 yards. My 375 Ruger has a 20" barrel and slings 260gr Accubonds at just over 2750 with a pretty mild load of H4350. It has the trajectory of a 180gr 30-06 load so 300 yard hits are very easy!

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2013, 07:01:28 PM »
Just to be different, 20". :chuckle:

I love short, handy weapons. The velocity difference between a 24 and 20" barrel won't make a bit of difference at 300 yards. My 375 Ruger has a 20" barrel and slings 260gr Accubonds at just over 2750 with a pretty mild load of H4350. It has the trajectory of a 180gr 30-06 load so 300 yard hits are very easy!

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I agree.

My .416 Taylor is 22"

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2013, 07:09:02 PM »
I agree.

My .416 Taylor is 22"

I was ready to build a 416 Taylor until the 375 Ruger came out. Now I need to come up with an excuse to get a 416 Ruger. With a 20" barrel. :chuckle:

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2013, 07:27:54 PM »
I agree.

My .416 Taylor is 22"

I was ready to build a 416 Taylor until the 375 Ruger came out. Now I need to come up with an excuse to get a 416 Ruger. With a 20" barrel. :chuckle:

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2013, 09:02:27 PM »
well im thinking just going with a 22-24 just because I will most likely shoot factory ammo. Two inches extra has caused me any problem in the past . :chuckle:

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2013, 09:17:24 PM »
well im thinking just going with a 22-24 just because I will most likely shoot factory ammo. Two inches extra has caused me any problem in the past . :chuckle:

Ah hahaha! Looks like you have it covered. :chuckle:

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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2013, 09:23:30 PM »
I think 24" is a good length with the 375's. I have been looking at the 375 ruger with a 24" barrel myself.
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Re: .375 barrel length ?
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2013, 03:50:29 AM »
I think 24" is a good length with the 375's. I have been looking at the 375 ruger with a 24" barrel myself.
:tup:will see , I will look and see if i ave any ammo left for the ruger if you go with that one!
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