Gents,

I want to get started in reloading, and I am completely intimidated by the knowledge of everyone here. I used to reload years ago but got out of it. Now, with a new gun, I am pumped to learn what I need to reload the .375 Ruger, but entirely clueless. I accept criticism and humiliation very well.

Assuming I have no equipment of any kind (which is accurate), would anyone be willing to take a stab at what I should buy to begin reloading this beast?

By the way, recoil is pretty manageable even in the 7.75 lb gun, and I'm not a big guy.

Thanks for the help!

Steve

Welcome to the forum 375

That is an interesting new caliber.

I would recommend getting one of the reloading press kits like this one from RCBS. Then you should get good reloading manual and read the introductory part that explains reloading, I like the Nosler #5 manual. Problem is it does not have the 375 Ruger reloading data in it. I doubt any will have that info yet.

Then stay right on this forum and ask away and use the search function above to research questions you might have.

375 Ruger, pard;

In your case, I'd start with any moderate load listed for the .375 H&H using medium-speed powders, meaning: NOT the real slow-burners (which don't see much use in the .375 anyway).

With the .375 Ruger's slightly-larger case capacity, pressures for any .375 H&H load should be lower when installed in Ruger brass.

This will allow you a very comfortable safety margin for early experiments, without getting into trouble by reducing loads too far.

The two rounds are sufficiently similat that their performance will also be much alike until we get into the very top end, where the Ruger "MIGHT" generate a bit more oomph than the H&H.

I envy you that nice rifle. When the urge to shoot .375s at much lower cost hits you, come over to the Cast Boolits Board at

www.cb.gunloads.com

and get introduced to "REAL" handloading!