Update on .375 Reaper from Whiskey 3 Precision Systems
UPDATE 2/16 : A number of people claiming to be customers of Whiskey 3 Precision Systems (which may be going by the name Terminal Ballistics Group today) have complained to TFB regarding their orders not being fulfilled. We recommend caution when placing orders.
A few months back I posted information on an interesting new round in development by Whiskey 3 Precision Systems called the .375 Reaper. That story can be found here.
Now three months later, they have some real world numbers on velocity that they recently posted. They are pushing a 250gr round over 2000fps as you can see in the video below.
Also recently posted was a video of a suppressor that was made by Stealth Engineering Group (SEG) specifically for the .375 Reaper. Using subsonic loads they are getting good sound reduction.
It appears that Whiskey 3 Precision Systems is making significant headway on the new round, and the numbers that they are getting are very impressive for such a large round. Looking at their numbers, and plugging them into a ballistics calculator we are seeing 50yd energy still over 2000ft-lbs. Pretty decent for a round being fired from a standard sized AR platform.
You can get more info from Whiskey 3 Precision Systems over on their facebook page, or on their website. I look forward to some more info from them on the new loads, data and R&D they are doing. The initial numbers they are getting are looking very good.
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i dont get what the big deal is? you can buy a .450 upper for an ar15 almost everywhere and that hurls a 250 grain bullet at over 2200fps so what makes this round any more special or better ??
"Looking at their numbers, and plugging them into a ballistics calculator we are seeing 50yd energy still over 2000ft-lbs."
Was the "50" a typo meant to be 500 yards? If so that may be impressive. If we are talking about remaining energy at 50 yards I don't see the point. That would lead me to believe this is nothing more than a 100 yard cartridge and IMO this is why the big bores have never sold in an AR platform. It just doesn't make sense to limit yourself like that.
however, If you did mean 500 yards it could be interesting to me since I love the 375 H&H Magnum and love the 375 bullets. They have been proven as performers over the years, but in the H&H case.
1. What are the real world results out to 300 yards? Ballistics computers don't do anything for me.
2. Is this a solid 300 yard cartridge like the 300 blackout?
3. Do you have to change the bolt and magazine?
4. Can I use all those saved up H&H bullets in this cartridge?
5. Can I use the same powders from the H&H or 300 blackout?
6. Subsonic performance? I would guess someone would have to use a 45 can with this.
7. SBR's is all the rage now. Can I run a short barrel as well as a 16 inch and get peak or near peak performance out of both lengths?
Perhaps you could compile all our questions in another TFB post so you have more room to respond and we are more likely to see your response. I personally hope your company makes tens of millions. I love capitalism, success in the gun industry and love to be shown the opportunity does exist. If I can help in any way please let me know.