.375 Swiss P: An Accessible Route to ELR Heavy Class
The .375 Swiss P offers shooters using .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum and other compatible .338 bolt-face platforms a relatively straightforward route into .375-caliber ELR Heavy Class. Depending on the rifle and its compatibility, the conversion can involve a barrel change, a suitable set of reloading dies, and .375 Swiss P brass and bullets. It may also allow shooters to retain familiar primer and powder types used in their .338 Lapua Magnum setup, subject to the appropriate cartridge-specific load data. This makes the .375 Swiss P an attractive alternative to investing in an entirely new heavy-class rifle system.
In this RifleTalks podcast, Rod Formosa speaks with French extreme long-range competitor Jordan Revel about his .375 Swiss P PGM rifle, ammunition consistency, training in Europe, and the challenges of competing at Raton, New Mexico. Jordan discusses the practical decisions behind his setup and what it takes to prepare for extreme distances, while the conversation also explores spotting, equipment reliability, and advice for shooters entering ELR.
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00:03:24 — Jordan’s ELR background
00:06:04 — Why the .375 SwissP?
00:09:04 — PGM rifle and initial testing
00:12:01 — Cartridge capacity and load development
00:16:40 — Rifle weight and recoil
00:20:15 — Brass preparation and consistency
00:30:13 — Training in France and the USA
00:36:02 — Raton match results
00:38:23 — Scope elevation and prism setup
00:44:14 — Shooter and spotter teamwork
00:48:13 — First-round impacts and wind
00:58:40 — Barrel care and bullet performance
01:01:27 — Brass life and availability
01:03:35 — Light-class cartridges and match rules
01:07:08 — .300 Norma Magnum vs .33 XC
01:10:16 — Why ELR keeps shooters coming back
01:12:21 — Advice for new ELR shooters
01:15:12 — The cost of heavy class
01:21:30 — Growing the ELR community
01:23:42 — Closing remarks
Inside the conversation
Jordan describes how he moved into ELR competition, why he selected the .375 SwissP, and what he learned testing his PGM platform. The discussion covers velocity consistency and brass preparation, followed by his experience at Raton, elevation management, wind calls, and the close cooperation required between shooter and spotter.
Later, Rod and Jordan compare light-class cartridge options, discuss barrel life and the expense of moving into heavy class, and share their perspectives on making ELR more accessible to new shooters.
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