I have a Ruger Alaskan and so far it has been great, I have some 225 gr. Hornady soft points, but I have not been able to find load data for them. I found one site, but I am still new to reloading and I don't venture into areas I don't know for sure. I emailed Hornady twice now, they said we will email me the data, but still no support there. I was hoping for around 2700 fps out of that 20" tube, shouldn't be a problem. I was maybe wondering about 68 grains of RL 15 maybe? Any advice would be great appreciated, and hopefully Hornady will actually come through.

there's plenty of data on the 225 gr.
I use RL-15 at 75 gr to get over 2700 in my 20" gun. 68 gr of RL-15 is NOT supported by Hornady. I can send you the info Hornady sent me as well.

2,989 fps
225 SP W-760 87.0 100.0 59,135

2,834 fps
225 SP IMR-4350 85.6 105.0 60,096

I also love the 220 FP from Hornady. I use for for coyotes and Coons.

If you could send me the info from Hornady, I would definitely owe ya one! adamps916@gmail.com Thanks!!

Using a light-for-caliber bullet in a .375 is pointless.

Use a 270gr.-300gr. and take advantage of the ballistics the cartridge was designed to achieve.

George

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:
Using a light-for-caliber bullet in a .375 is pointless.

Use a 270gr.-300gr. and take advantage of the ballistics the cartridge was designed to achieve.

George

If someone wants a light weight practice load, plinker, or deer load then a lighter 225 gr. bullet makes sense. I think it's reasonable to assume tat Strawman isn't looking to hunt Cape Buff with the 225...

Heck, I load 125gr JHP's in my .350 magnum. I don't think a 250gr. A-Frame is really necessary for a Jackrabbit...although I've been proven wrong before.

quote:

Originally posted by GeorgeS:
Using a light-for-caliber bullet in a .375 is pointless.

Use a 270gr.-300gr. and take advantage of the ballistics the cartridge was designed to achieve.

George

What would the problem be with using lighter loads for smaller game?

I think a 250g Swift A-Frame at 2800 fps makes a real nice flat shooting elk/mule deer load in my 375 H&H.

Chuck

I do not have a load for you but maybe an alternative!

My friend has tried the GS Custom bullets in 375H&H.

GSC has a 200g HV bullet that clocks 3,300 fps
I worked out that is flatter than the 300WinMag etc.

The GSC 265g HV ia great allrounder that clocks 2,900 fps.

Georger above said "Use a 270gr.-300gr. and take advantage of the ballistics the cartridge was designed to achieve."

So the 265g HV is probably the best allround choice.

I have personally seen Wildebeest and Kudu taken with it - impressive to say the least.

The 200g I know have been used to get Kudu at extened ranges (250m).

you 20" tube may loss soome sepped about 100 fps or so - but you will be there where you want to be.

Keep Safe and Shoot True

The load I am going for is just a plinking round, but I plan on using it on Whitetails as well. Nothing too dangerous...

One should practice with the loads they're going to hunt with. The experience gained learning the exterior ballistics of those loads comes in pretty handy in the field.

Shooting light-for-caliber loads is like putting it in half-way.

George

I agree that you should practice with the loads you're going to hunt with, but limiting yourself to that is I believe short sighted. I used to shoot over 1000 rounds a year through my 270, mostly 90g Sierra HPBTs at a mild 3300 fps. We shot varmints targets at 200 to 600 yards, light recoil, cheap bullets. For big game I used 130g Noslers at 3150 or 150g Noslers at 3000 fps. A few months before hunting season I would practice with those. If you're shooting the rifle you're going to hunt with all year, as opposed to a few months before going, your rifle becomes like a part of you. So I'm going to use my DGR for everything from varmints to deer/elk to dangerous game since my son got my 270 at age 14. Though I loved your last comment George.



Chuck

quote:

Originally posted by GeorgeS:
One should practice with the loads they're going to hunt with. The experience gained learning the exterior ballistics of those loads comes in pretty handy in the field.

Shooting light-for-caliber loads is like putting it in half-way.

George

No disrespect intended but the 225 and 235 were made for .375s. He was asking for load data on the 225, not asking why he should not be using a light bullet.

OK on its way. its in pdf format

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Originally posted by Strawman419:
If you could send me the info from Hornady, I would definitely owe ya one! adamps916@gmail.com Thanks!!

375 Ruger
225 grain Hornady Spire Point
Hornady brass
CCI 250 primer
67 grains H4895

I picked a load, 71.5 grains of RL-15. Should be around 2700. We have deer permits on the farm because of the all damage they have been doing. I took two this weekend with it. Instant drop. Exit hole was about an inch and a half. I was very impressed. Also this load has very little recoil and is fun to shoot.

I fully agree that deer hunting with the 225 grain Hornady's is a great idea and works quite well!

Try the 220 grain flat point as well.....it is designed for a slower cartridge but will trip Bambi's trigger with serious results.