I just ordered a Ruger Guide Gun in .375 Ruger.

I'm not a fan of steel jacketed loads. What is the best factory loads for bear (grizz and black)?

Thanks

BH63

I killed a nice AK grizzly with the Hornady factory load in 270 grain interlock. 1 shot kill @ 100 yards.

I've got a box of the 270 & a box of 300 grain interlock soft points. Plus 40 once fired brass.


PM if your interested.

Prior to handloading for the 375 Ruger, I used DoublTap 270 grain TSX loads. I handload the same bullet.

Don't over look Nosler.

I don't think Nolser makes a factory load for the 375 Ruger.

My favorite factory load for the 375 Ruger is the new Swift ammunition using their 300 gr. SAF bullet.

Great stuff!

This is a second endorsement for the Swift A-frame bullet.
It is very effective on big (Cape Buffalo) and small (Whitetail).
Sincerely,

I've had great success with the .400 gr SAF in .416 Rem Mag on Cape Buff.

Less luck with a 350 gr SAF in 45-70 on bear.

I think the SAFs need some speed to be effective.

I'll check out the ballistics on all of these recommendations.

I want something with enough punch to break both shoulders of a griz or black bear, yet still expands on a lung shot.

Tough bill to fill I know.

Thanks

BH63

I had a few boxes of the Swifts sent to me to test out prior to them selling them. They were very accurate from my gun. Still have half a box and will use them for Elk next year.

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I want something with enough punch to break both shoulders of a griz or black bear, yet still expands on a lung shot.

Try a 405 grain Woodleigh in your 45-70. Put in the right spot they work well.

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Is that a factory load? I don't reload. I was thinking about taking up reloading to develop some hot 45-70 loads, but figured the safer/easier option was to buy the .375. LOL

Cheers,

BH63

IF you have several firearms and shoot quite frequently I suggest reloading. When I first got my Ruger 375 Guide Gun I shot factory Hornady 270gr. load. Took a mule deer doe with factory load at 150yds on a damage control hunt. Then I started reloading and work up a load. Same load a buddy and I shoot very accurately in both our Guide Guns.
Hornady cases
Winchester WLRM primer
78.5grs of RL17 powder
300gr. Nosler Accubond bullet.
Average chronographed velocity is 2590fps and a 1/2" 3-shot group at 100yds.

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Originally posted by BuffHunter63:
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Is that a factory load? I don't reload. I was thinking about taking up reloading to develop some hot 45-70 loads, but figured the safer/easier option was to buy the .375. LOL

Cheers,

BH63

Buffalo Bore sells them.

Reloading a .45-70 is very easy with lots of bullet choices and good info out there to keep you safe.

This past season my son and I and one of our bear hunting clients used the new Hornady GMX loads in our Rugers and they work perfectly

Link to Nosler ammo in 375 Ruger.
https://shop.nosler.com/trophy...ubond-ammo-20ct.html

Just bought two boxes of Swift 300gr A-frames. Graf and Sons is having a sale right now. Lots of great prices!

As for the Hordany GMX aren't they copper glad, steel jacketed?

I'm not much for shooting steel bullets in my rifles.

Sportsmans Warehouse in Thornton, CO had some on sale for less than $50.00 a box.

BH63

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Originally posted by BuffHunter63:
I've had great success with the .400 gr SAF in .416 Rem Mag on Cape Buff.

Less luck with a 350 gr SAF in 45-70 on bear.

I think the SAFs need some speed to be effective.

I'll check out the ballistics on all of these recommendations.

I want something with enough punch to break both shoulders of a griz or black bear, yet still expands on a lung shot.

Tough bill to fill I know.

Thanks

BH63

You had great success with the 400 gr. SAF in your 416 RM. So, it was probably going 2,400 fps?

You had less luck with the 350 gr. SAF in your 45-70, probably going 2,000 fps, or less?

The 300 gr. SAF in the 375 Ruger is going 2,600-2,700 fps, so you will get the speed necessary for the SAF to open up. No worries.

Used 300gr Nosler AB in my .375 on Moose. Not bad integrity and penetration but thought it was lacking in shock transmission. Maybe higher impact speed might have helped the bullet expand faster for better shock. Going to try the 270gr TSX for better shock. Excellent results with TSX in .416 and .458.

DoubleTap loads 270gr TSX in .375 Ruger.

http://www.doubletapammo.net/i...8_274&product_id=480

If you don’t want to handload try Doubletap 270gr Barnes TSX. Super accurate out of my Ruger

Another vote for 300g A-Frames. I don't have a 375 Ruger but this 300g A-Frame (Remington Safari Grade 375 H&H ammo) did the job on a nice brown bear in Alaska. Penetrated diagonally through the bear starting at the right shoulder. Should work fine in your 375 Ruger. Still weighed 299.5 grains

Impressive photo and story Chuck375. Thanks for posting the results.

Congrats on your bear hunt!

299.5 gr. Now, THAT’S weight retention WITH expansion...