While it is not 5010, I have used WC 870 in several calibers and it works well for practice loads, but ya burn a lot of powder to reach less than moderate velocities! LouisB Just an opinion of course!
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Yes, 5010 will undoubtedly go "boom" if loaded in a .375 H & H. Maximum velocities (in expected proportion to maximum pressures) will be relatively low. I suspect you would find it very, very dirty due to a lot of unburned powder. Will it hurt anything? Not really. Just keep the case full or very close to it in order to avoid possible S.E.E. (secondary explosion effect).
But I would suggest trading that 5010 to some .50 Caliber or other magnum shooters and buy a better-matched powder for your .375.
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