The “Habanero” might be best described as a “Hot Tamale” on steroids because it duplicates or exceeds the 4,000 fps muzzle velocity but with a larger .308 caliber bullet that delivers even more Shock–Down power. At 400 yards the Habanero maintains a velocity of 2,959 fps, comparable to the muzzle velocity of a .30–06. Shooting a 130–grain bullet, the Habanero generates nearly 5,000 foot pounds of energy at muzzle, and at 500 yards it still maintains more than 2,000 foot pounds. Its performance on game is likened to being struck by lightning. While the .30–.387 was originally designed to shoot heavier factory bullets, Ferguson’s customizing includes a match grade barrel with a different twist ratio to stabilize the lighter and faster bullets. Thus the customized Ferguson Habanero is the hottest, meanest .30 caliber rifle on Earth. Whether hunting whitetails at long range or 2,000–pound eland in the Bushveld, the Habanero is up to the task as it delivers blistering speed with pinpoint accuracy – the trademark of Ferguson Custom Rifles.
All Ferguson Custom Rifles are designed to shoot custom hand loads, which are worked up for each individual rifle by James Ferguson. No two rifles are identical and factory rifles will not duplicate the performance of Ferguson’s Custom rifles, therefore the loading data are not published. However, the loading data for each individual rifle are given to owner to be loaded for his or her specific rifle.
Ballistic Calculation VariablesLoad Data
Name: .30–.378 Weatherby
Ferguson "Habanero"
308 Cal, Barnes – 130 grn
Ballistic Coeff: 0.374
Bullet Weight: 130
Velocity: 4105
Target Distance: 250
Scope Height: 1.500
Temperature: 70
Altitude: 500