Home Forums Hunting & Shooting General Big Game **.375 Bullet Test Results**(lots of pics!)

Ok, here's the moment you have all been waiting for.

The line up, as previously revealed:



- The impact velocity was made to duplicate .375 Ruger and .375 H&H loads at 100 yds.
- Expansion was measured at the widest part of the bullet. Take a look at the pictures when comparing the expansion of different bullets, sometime a sliver of lead or copper at an odd angle can give deceptive results.
- Test rifle: Ruger Alaskan .375 Ruger
- Test media: Wet newspaper....lots of wet newspaper!!
- Disclaimer: I know wet newspaper does not give identical result to flesh and bones, blah, blah, blah....

Speer 235gr HC
Average Penetration (inches): 15
Average Weight Retained (grain): 200.5
Average Weight Retained (%): 85.3
Average Expansion (inches): 0.764
Note: Impressed with this little cup and core bullet. Great penetration and retained weight. No sign of the core slipping.