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The '''.375 Winchester''' is a modernized version of the ], a ] ] from 1884. It was introduced in 1978 along with the ] ] “Big Bore” ], which was in production from 1978 until 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=An Official Journal Of The NRA {{!}} Remembering The .375 Winchester Cartridge |url=https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/remembering-the-375-winchester-cartridge/ |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=An Official Journal Of The NRA |language=en}}</ref> |
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The '''.375 Winchester''' / '''9.5x51mmR''' is a modernized version of the ], a ] ] from 1884. It was introduced in 1978 along with the ] ] “Big Bore” ], which was in production from 1978 until 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=An Official Journal Of The NRA {{!}} Remembering The .375 Winchester Cartridge |url=https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/remembering-the-375-winchester-cartridge/ |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=An Official Journal Of The NRA |language=en}}</ref> |
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Though very similar in appearance to the .38-55 Winchester parent cartridge, the .375 Winchester cartridge has a shorter case length and operates at a higher chamber pressure of 52,000 CUP or 55,000 psi (380 MPa), compared to the .38-55 Winchester cartridge which has a longer case length and operates at a lower chamber pressure of 30,000 CUP or 35,000 psi (240 MPa). |
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Though very similar in appearance to the .38-55 Winchester parent cartridge, the .375 Winchester cartridge has a shorter case length and operates at a higher chamber pressure of 52,000 CUP or 55,000 psi (380 MPa), compared to the .38-55 Winchester cartridge which has a longer case length and operates at a lower chamber pressure of 30,000 CUP or 35,000 psi (240 MPa). |
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The most commonly used bullet weights for the .375 Winchester are between 180 gr to 260 gr (11.7 g to 16.9 g) and has been used on a variety of medium to large game species such as whitetail, pronghorn, caribou, elk, moose, black bear, and brown bear.<ref>.375 caliber cartridges. (n.d.). Retrieved February 24, 2023, from https://www.chuckhawks.com/375_caliber_family.html</ref> |
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The most commonly used bullet weights for the .375 Winchester are between 180 gr to 260 gr (11.7 g to 16.9 g) and has been used on a variety of medium to large game species such as whitetail, pronghorn, caribou, elk, moose, black bear, and brown bear.<ref>{{Cite web |title=.375 Caliber Cartridges |url=https://www.chuckhawks.com/375_caliber_family.html |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=www.chuckhawks.com}}</ref> |
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Though very similar in appearance to the .38-55 Winchester parent cartridge, the .375 Winchester cartridge has a shorter case length and operates at a higher chamber pressure of 52,000 CUP or 55,000 psi (380 MPa), compared to the .38-55 Winchester cartridge which has a longer case length and operates at a lower chamber pressure of 30,000 CUP or 35,000 psi (240 MPa).
The most commonly used bullet weights for the .375 Winchester are between 180 gr to 260 gr (11.7 g to 16.9 g) and has been used on a variety of medium to large game species such as whitetail, pronghorn, caribou, elk, moose, black bear, and brown bear.
Foreground: .375 Winchester. Left to right: 8mm Mauser, .308 Winchester, .375 Winchester, .22 Long Rifle.
