375H&H...now what?

[PARA45]

I'd recommend Argentina for water buffalo & stag, and if you tag early a little dove shooting to kill time.

 

[JPbowhunter]

It is my understanding that Argentina Red Stag weigh around 400-500# (200-225 KG).
I don't think the 375 is out of bounds for an animal of that size.
Besides, I'm getting too old to be tracking game anymore.
Have a friend who started using his 375 on whitetail and hasn't tracked a deer since, dead where they were shot.
Looses some meat, but here in Virginia deer are a nuisance and Fish & Game is happy to have you take more.

Argentina red deer is just a red deer and not saying the cal is out of bounds, it'll kill em no worries but so does a 243!

i filmed my youngest brother shoot his first red deer years ago with a 223, double lung it ran about 60m.

 

[tigris115]

Maybe try getting that 375 on some feral pigs. I also heard it's a favorite among bear hunters. Lastly, elk and moose would go great with this rifle

 

[Tom Leoni]

Me again... in truth, there is NOTHING as far as big game that you can't logically and coherently take with a .375. I'd go as far as to say that you can even use a single bullet-type--the 300-gr--for every specie. You don't need to go to exotic places or to book expensive hunts for 5-digit American trophies. I too am in Virginia. I've shot my first deer, does, and hogs with a .375, and I've only used other calibers when I had to for work (I am at Beretta/Benelli and I occasionally had to go on writer's hunts where I had to showase specific product), only to return to the .375 when a) I hunt on my own accord and b) I am no longer required to use particular rifles on company-sponsored outings.

I would use the .375 on any game weighing northward of 80 lbs, and even that line is arbitrary and conservative. That heavy-ish bullet traveling at reasonable velocities won't blow up even smaller game the way hydrostatic shock from a lighter, faster slug would, but will sail right through the animal like an arrow and kill it dead--if it doesn't encounter enough meat to expand, in which case it will kill it even deader. When hunting down from a stand as we do here back East, overpenetration is not even an issue (naturally, you will use your judgment depending on the situation).

The only scenario in which I wouldn't use the .375 is at distances greater than 300-350 yards. We all know that something like a .300 magnum would be the better choice in those cases--but then again I don't shoot at great distances because I don't trust myself not to wound, and even if I did, I don't enjoy hunting that way. Bottom line: your choice of caliber also dictates to a point what you hunt and how--heck, ask the archery- or black-powder folks. If, like me, you are drawn to a particular rifle/caliber combination and you get your jollies from using it, you'll also know what your limits are.... just like for everything else in life!

 

[WAB]

You know you could just see how many cape buffalo you can kill with it and stop worrying about all the other stuff!

 

[WAB]

Me again... in truth, there is NOTHING as far as big game that you can't logically and coherently take with a .375. I'd go as far as to say that you can even use a single bullet-type--the 300-gr--for every specie. You don't need to go to exotic places or to book expensive hunts for 5-digit American trophies. I too am in Virginia. I've shot my first deer and does with a .375, and I've only used other calibers when I had to for work (I am at Beretta/Benelli and I occasionally had to go on writer's hunts where I had to showase specific product), only to return to the .375 when a) I hunted on my own accord and b) I was no longer told what rifles to use on company outings.

I would use the .375 on any game weighing northward of 80 lbs, and even that line is arbitrary and conservative. That heavy-ish bullet traveling at reasonable velocities won't blow up even smaller game the way hydrostatic shock from a smaller, faster slug would, but will sail right through the animal like an arrow and kill it dead--if it doesn't encounter enough meat to expand, in which case it will kill it even deader.

The only situation in which I wouldn't use the .375 is at distances greater than 300-350 yards. We all know that a .300 magnum would be the better choice in those cases--but then again I don't shoot at great distances because I don't trust myself not to wound, and even if I did, I don't enjoy hunting that way. Bottom line: your choice of caliber also dictates to a point what you hunt and how--heck, ask bow- or black-powder hunters. If, like me, you are wedded to a particular rifle/caliber combination and you get your jollies from using it, you'll also know what your limits are.... just like for everything else in life!

I agree Tom, the .375 H&H is an incredibly versatile cartridge. The recoil is very manageable in a well designed rifle and the accuracy is typically outstanding. My .375 will shoot 1/2" groups with 4 different handloads. It turns bears into a sack of jelly but doesn't have excessive meat damage on smaller animals.

 

[BeeMaa]

Argentina red deer is just a red deer and not saying the cal is out of bounds, it'll kill em no worries but so does a 243!

Roger that, and I totally get it that a smaller caliber will get it done.
However I'm just very comfortable with this rifle, call it my "go to" rifle.
So given the chance to "go to" Argentina, the 375 would most likely be in the gun case.

I would use the .375 on any game weighing northward of 80 lbs, and even that line is arbitrary and conservative.
The only scenario in which I wouldn't use the .375 is at distances greater than 300-350 yards.

I'm with you on the weight of the animal, weight of the bullet and distances.
I only have a 1.5-5 power scope so game beyond about 250 yards will need to get closer or get away.

You know you could just see how many cape buffalo you can kill with it and stop worrying about all the other stuff!

Yes sir, you are correct.
Just let me get my feet wet with my first safari before I go off on a DG hunt.
I'm an experienced hunter, and knowing there is a big difference between PG and DG is part of that.
Gonna take it one step at a time, but I'll get there.

 

[BeeMaa]

It's Friday and time for some gun porn.
Just got my rifle back from AHR with a #2 upgrade.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018
• 4

Balance point is at the middle of the magazine.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

2-position safety replaced with a 3-position wing safety.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Red fiber optic front sight with hood.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Single rear sight installed and regulated at 50 yards.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Barrel band added.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Barrel cut to 22" and recrowned.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Bolt handle straightened and filled. Trigger replaced and set a 3.5#

 

[One Day...]

Beautiful, and - more importantly - highly functional, especially the firing pin-blocking safety and the barrel band front swivel stud. The rest is less critical but nice nonetheless. AHR really do a good job. A bit expensive though...

All you need now is a pair of Alaska Arms quick detachable rings and a top quality low power variable scope.

Mine, in .416 Rigby - darn near the same ballistic versatility as the .375 H&H (+2" @ 100 yd; 0 at 200 yd; -11" at 300 yd for the .375 H&H 300 gr, vs. +3" @ 100 yd; 0 at 200 yd; -13" at 300 yd for the .416 Rigby 400 gr) but it hits buffs a lot harder - wears an "old" Schmidt & Bender 1 1/4 - 4 x 20 still marked West Germany. They occasionally pop up for used sale from people foolish enough to replace them with the newer/lighter model and they are indestructible, and, if the glass has been well cared for, they are just as bright (for what a human eye can differentiate anyway). I actually prefer these to the newer models and I went the other route: I resold my new one when I found this one...

 

[Martin77]

It's Friday and time for some gun porn.
Just got my rifle back from AHR with a #2 upgrade.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018
• 4

Balance point is at the middle of the magazine.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

2-position safety replaced with a 3-position wing safety.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Red fiber optic front sight with hood.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Single rear sight installed and regulated at 50 yards.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Barrel band added.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Barrel cut to 22" and recrowned.

CZ550 375H&H with AHR #2 Upgrade

• BeeMaa
• Sep 7, 2018

Bolt handle straightened and filled. Trigger replaced and set a 3.5#

I can’t see your pics. Sent my CZ to Wayne a month ago and can’t wait to see it.

 

[spike.t]

.375 now what?......well has to be a .500 Jeffery doesn't it....

 

[BeeMaa]

.375 now what?......well has to be a .500 Jeffery doesn't it....

LMAO!
And to answer the question...no thank you sir, at least not at this point.

I can’t see your pics. Sent my CZ to Wayne a month ago and can’t wait to see it.

I'm not the most computer competent, and as such am still learning how to load pics.
My apologies, but others seem to be able to see them.
Not sure exactly what the problem is...
Post some pics of your rifle when you get it back, and maybe give me a few pointers on how to do so.

 

[Dr Ray]

Water buffalo hunting in Australia (of course)! Lol

 

[colorado]

I would take the 375 because it's what I have and I like it.
If I had money to burn (well, I'd be hunting instead of typing) I may opt for a 338WM for moose that weighs a little less than the 375.
Good luck with your moose, whichever caliber you decide on.

I've got a Rem XCR II in 375 Weatheby that weights 7 1/4 lbs with a Leupold 1.5-5x scope on it. It shoots (like all 375 Weatherbys) 375 H&H factory, or 375 Weatherby or handloads. Nice rifle for a push feed Recoil is mild with 375 H&H factory rounds, a little snappy with 375 Weatherby loads of 300g bullets at 2800 fps or 350g Woodleighs at 2550 fps ..

My son with his black bear and the XCR II

My brown bear, same rifle

 

[ack]

Russia does sound good.
Will need to convince the bride that the bears and moose are bigger and badder than in AK.


Can you clue me into what "Bongo" is please?

US does have a travel warning out for CAR though....Just in case you were thinking of going..

 

[BeeMaa]

I've got a Rem XCR II in 375 Weatheby that weights 7 1/4 lbs with a Leupold 1.5-5x scope on it. It shoots (like all 375 Weatherbys) 375 H&H factory, or 375 Weatherby or handloads. Nice rifle for a push feed Recoil is mild with 375 H&H factory rounds, a little snappy with 375 Weatherby loads of 300g bullets at 2800 fps or 350g Woodleighs at 2550 fps...

A 375 at 7 1/4# is a bit much for me, and I'm man enough to admit it.
Beautiful bears your son and you took.

US does have a travel warning out for CAR though....Just in case you were thinking of going..

Thank you for the warning (civil unrest and violent crime), but going Central African Republic is not the problem.
The problem is being able to afford Bongo.

 

[colorado]

Thanks for the compliment about our bears. When I brought the XCR II home, I realized it was a pound lighter than our BDL in 270 and was very concerned about the recoil. It actually recoils less then my 9 lb CZ 550 in 375 H&H did. I attribute it to the synthetic stock which many folks think is too soft. It shoots sub MOA and absorbs recoil like a sponge so I'm all for it. I wish I could find one for my 500 Jeffery!

 

[colorado]

Speaking of bears this guy was eating from our bird feeder the night before last. Birds will have to do without.

 

[WAB]

Speaking of bears this guy was eating from our bird feeder the night before last. Birds will have to do without.

Small ears usually means a pretty decent bear. You may need a new rug in your den!

 

[BeeMaa]

Speaking of bears this guy was eating from our bird feeder the night before last. Birds will have to do without.

Damn, he's hungry, but I have a question for ya.
Most birds are not nocturnal and easy to see during the day.
So why do you have a camera on a bird feeder?
Has this one been a "naughty bear" on the regular and you were looking for proof to show the Game Warden?

BTW - If you determine that the best way to take care of the bear is to let the air out of him, I have a 375 up to the job.
We can split the meat and talk about the rug over a nice Scotch.