What do you guys think of this idea? I bought a box of Barnes Originals 250 gr FP's (375 Win). My idea was for an elk bullet at timber ranges, say to 100 yards in my 375 JDJ. My logic is that the bullet is designed to expand at 375 Win velocities. If I can push it 2000+ it might be interesting. Your thoughts? Think it might be too soft???

I've heard that there are some Barnes bullets that SSK recomends not be used in their barrels due to higher than normal presures, but don't know if this is one of them.
I wouldn't think you'd have any problem reaching that velocity. In my 14" .444 Marlin barrel (.375 JDJ necked up to .429 ) I easily get over 2000 with Speer 270s. Actually I've gotten over 2100 without pressure problems, & the load I'm using now (.5 gr under max) is making around 2070.. I'd say contact Barnes & ask them. I just emailed Speer with the same question on their 270gr .429 Gold Dot bullet & they were very informative on their responce (should work at impact velocities anywhere from 975 - 2400!! Now that's versatile.)

DanS, I would think that it should be fine. In a 14" bbl, even if braked you should be able to get 2000 fps. Would imagine that is in the vicinity of the velocity the bullets were designed for.

BTW it is the X bullets that have the pressure problems.