HRNDY DG 375RUG 300GR DGX BND 20/120

Description

Hornady’s Dangerous Game ammunition exists for one specific purpose: putting dangerous African and large North American game on the ground reliably, in situations where a second shot may not be available. The .375 Ruger chambering delivers the same bore diameter and projectile mass as the classic .375 H&H Magnum in a shorter, standard-length action, which translates directly to a more compact and lighter rifle without sacrificing terminal performance.

The 300-grain DGX Bonded bullet is built around a controlled-expansion philosophy. The jacket is mechanically bonded to the lead core, which prevents the two from separating under the extreme hydraulic pressure generated by impacting dense muscle and heavy bone. That bond is what keeps the bullet’s weight intact through a deep penetration channel — weight retention is what drives the momentum needed to reach vitals on a Cape buffalo or similar quarry from any angle. The expanding nose initiates on softer tissue while the bonded rear section maintains a straight wound path, so the bullet doesn’t shed mass and veer off course mid-penetration.

Hornady loads this to a muzzle velocity of 2,660 fps, generating 4,713 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. At dangerous-game distances — typically under 100 yards — that velocity is sufficient to ensure reliable DGX expansion without being so fast that it defeats the controlled-expansion design. Brass cases are reloadable for those who work up handloads, and Hornady’s powder selection is matched to maintain consistent chamber pressure across the temperature ranges encountered on a long safari. Twenty rounds per box is standard for this class of hunting ammunition.