Author Topic: 375JDJ (Read 604 times)

JJFly · « **on:** September 30, 2003, 05:54:02 PM »

Does anyone have some load data for the 375JDJ that utilizes the 255gr Barnes Original .375 bullet?

Jay HHI6818 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2003, 06:35:06 AM »

If I were you I would take JD's warnings on his load data sheets and stay away from the Barnes bullets. I belong to JD's HHI and CrazyMan wrote several articles in the SIXGUNNER about how he loved the Barnes bullets and then it happened. He wrote another about ruining a SSK barrel with them.

MePlat · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2003, 06:37:50 AM »

How did crazyman ruin his barrel? I would like to get the lowdown on it.

Thanks

GREYGHOSTt · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2003, 07:05:52 AM »

due to the thick jacket or solid copper they cause a kaboom! :eek:

spinafish · « **Reply #4 on:** October 02, 2003, 11:06:00 AM »

the originals he asked about are not all copper..they are a conventional type of bullet..but they may have a thicker than normal jacket. :grin:

JJFly · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2003, 03:06:02 AM »

Guys,

Take a look at the cartridge the bullet in question was designed for. A 38-55 gives less velocity then the old 375Winchester. This "Original" bullets are NOT the "X" bullet JD Jones warns about. Also, if you are experienced in reloading, there is nothing unsafe about the "X" bullet. Most people break the golden rules about switching components and not restarting your load development. The "X" bullet is longer because it is solid copper. This longer bullet increases the bearing surface in the barrel and thus raises pressures quicker. A safe load with a traditional bullet WILL ruin a barrel with an "X" bullet, in the Contender. I'm also using the Encore, so I have more barrel around the chamber. It is just a bullet weight heavier than the old 375Winchester is loaded for, but lighter than the big 375H&H or 378Weatherby cases. This was my reason for asking. I know I can work with data using 260gr bullets for all intensive purposes, I was simply asking if anyone else had tried these and maybe had a "Recommended" load/powder for better accuracy.
Thanks...