235 grain Speer for .375 H$H

[OldnLazy]

For the Speer 235 grn bullet I'm using 81 grns of IMR 4350 which is one grain below max and getting about 2760 fps with my chronograph and good accuracy.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

For the Speer 235 grn bullet I'm using 81 grns of IMR 4350 which is one grain below max and getting about 2760 fps with my chronograph and good accuracy.

@OldnLazy
I'm using 66gn of CFE223 behind a 225gn bullet in my 35Whelen and am getting 2,800 to 2,950fps depending on the bullet.
Bob

 

[akrifleman]

I've been loading them for my wife using 57gr of 7544 (approx 2850, 375 Ruger). She took a 7.5sq black bear. The conventional wisdom seems to be anything under 3K is safe, and over they may be a bit soft. They work quite a bit better than their bargain bin price tag would suggest, but are still a design from When Bullets Failed. They have yet to leave us wanting... But, I wouldn't hesitate to use the Hot-Cor's on anything but a brownie or hogs spot and stalk. Over bait, I wouldn't worry. But, if your on your feet for hogs instead of a blind, I'd strongly recommend the 235 Barnes. The Barnes are still half the cost of a premium, and won't break up if you hit that calcified gristle hogs have. I consider the Hot-Cor a fantastic reduced load / cull bullet. I'd not use them for any hunt of a lifetime.

 

[colorado]

If you want a lighter bullet due to recoil or want a little more velocity the .375 caliber 250g A-Frame is a good choice. Definitely pricier.

 

[F. Vaccaro]

The 235gr Speer is a great practice bullet, I’m using mid IMR4064 loads & it’s fun!

 

[SFRanger7GP]

If your cast bullet is shooting good,

Anyone using this bullet for deer-sized game? I got a Ruger #1 in .375 H&H last month and have been shooting a lot of cast bullets through it, but thought I might try the Speer for deer and hogs on the lease. I figure I wouldn't need to to push it hard (maybe about 2800fps) and it would shoot flat enough as we get some 200-300yd shot opportunities especially at the hogs.

Why not use the cast bullet? I have killed a lot of deer and pigs with cast bullets in rifles and handguns.

safe hunting

 

[akrifleman]

If your cast bullet is shooting good,

Why not use the cast bullet? I have killed a lot of deer and pigs with cast bullets in rifles and handguns.

safe hunting

I used to shoot a lot of cast bullets, but it is getting difficult to get supplies anymore. True lead WW are becoming obsolete in many places (here a 5 gallon bucket of WW is $75 or more) and my time is valuable. Cast isn't < 10 cents anymore, and the Speers are 40 cents delivered. I used to have a really nice knurled .375 bullet that I paper patched, that shot like a house of fire. Anymore, I only cast for .475, .45ACP, and 38-40.

 

[akrifleman]

From Western Powders:

375 Ruger
Barrel: 24" ¦ Twist: 1-10" ¦ Primer: WIN WLRM ¦ Bullet Diameter: 0.375"
Case: HDY ¦ Max Case Length: 2.580" ¦ Trim Length: 2.570"

Reduced loads:

Powder: Accurate – 5744®.

Bullet weight: 200 - 230 grains.

Low load: 40.0 grains (2075 – 2175 Ft/p/sec)

Mid range load: 48.0 grains (2350 – 2450 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 57.0 grains (2800 – 2900 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 250-260 grains.

Low load: 37.0 grains (1900 – 2000 Ft/p/sec)

Mid range load: 45.5 grains (2200 – 2300 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 53.5 grains (2500 – 2600 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 300 grains.

Low load: 35.0 grains (1800 – 1900 Ft/p/sec)

Mid range load: 43.0 grains (2075 – 2175 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 51.0 grains (2400 – 2500 Ft/p/sec).

375 H&H Magnum
Barrel: 24" ¦ Twist: 1-12" ¦ Primer: FED 215 ¦ Bullet Diameter: 0.375"
Case: WIN ¦ Max Case Length: 2.850" ¦ Trim Length: 2.840"

Reduced loads:

Powder: Accurate – 5744®.

Bullet weight: 200 grains.

Low load: 42.0 grains (2275 – 2375 Fps)

Midrange load: 51.0 grains (2650 – 2750 Fps)

Maximum load: 60.0 grains (2850 – 2950 Fps).

Bullet weight: 220 grains.

Low load: 40.3 grains (2200 – 2300 Fps)

Midrange load: 48.0 grains (2500 – 2600 Fps)

Maximum load: 57.0 grains (2800 – 2900 Fps).

Bullet weight: 235 grains.

Low load: 39.0 grains (2100 – 2200 Fps)

Midrange load: 48.0 grains (2425 – 2525 Fps)

Maximum load: 56.0 grains (2700 – 2800 Fps).

Bullet weight: 250 grains.

Low load: 37.0 grains (ca 1850 Fps)

Midrange load: 45.0 grains (ca 2150 Fps)

Maximum load: 53.0 grains (ca 2450 Fps).

Bullet weight: 300 grains.

Low load: 35.0 grains (1700 – 1800 Fps)

Midrange load: 42.0 grains (2000 – 2100 Fps)

Maximum load: 50.0 grains (2300 – 2400 Fps).

Bullet weight: 350 grains.

Low load: 33.0 grains (1600 – 1700 Fps)

Midrange load: 40.0 grains (1800 – 1900 Fps)

Maximum load: 47.0 grains (2100 – 2200 Fps).

 

[Bush Buck]

Hi akrifleman,

That's interesting data on 5744. I have looked for that data before without success. Where did you find it?

 

[akrifleman]

Hi akrifleman,

That's interesting data on 5744. I have looked for that data before without success. Where did you find it?

I emailed them directly in March of 2020, and requested it.

 

[colorado]

I used to use it for cast loads in my 500 Jeffery. I called Accurate and they emailed me data