New from Arizona

[MichaelTQS]

Im a recent follower of this forum

I bought a 375 H&H after years of shooting a friends rifle. I got hooked and this forum has more information about the practical uses of larger rifle bores than most gun pages.

I drew Elk tags this year, not sure what area yet but needed a new rifle and the Mod 70 Safari is it. My first foray into the larger bore world and so far Im having fun learning about it

 

[Bruce]

Welcome to AH... 375 one of the greatest calibres out. You will have much fun hunting with it, wherever you go and whatever you hunt with it!! Bullet selection is critical for DG..

 

[BRICKBURN]

Welcome to the posting side of AH.
Have fun with your new toy.

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH sir! Great rifle!

 

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

Welcome to AH! Glad to have you on board and Good Luck!

 

[HuntingGold]

I've always been a one gun type of guy and have really enjoyed it.
Lately I have been buying more... mostly to eventually leave to grandchildren. However I have been having fun with the new guns and new calibers.

Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the forum.

 

[CAustin]

Keep buying the guns GOLD. I'm doing the same to pass them on. My son and his children will get a bunch of nice rifles.

 

[spike.t]

hi welcome aboard . now when is this rifle going to visit africa? preferably north of the zambezi

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH MichaelTQS! Looking forward to having you on the posting side.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Im a recent follower of this forum

I bought a 375 H&H after years of shooting a friends rifle. I got hooked and this forum has more information about the practical uses of larger rifle bores than most gun pages.

I drew Elk tags this year, not sure what area yet but needed a new rifle and the Mod 70 Safari is it. My first foray into the larger bore world and so far Im having fun learning about it

Welcome fellow desert dweller! If you're a handloader I've got a few loads I'd be happy to share with you that I used in the same rifle, just let me know.

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Velo Dog]

Im a recent follower of this forum

I bought a 375 H&H after years of shooting a friends rifle. I got hooked and this forum has more information about the practical uses of larger rifle bores than most gun pages.

I drew Elk tags this year, not sure what area yet but needed a new rifle and the Mod 70 Safari is it. My first foray into the larger bore world and so far Im having fun learning about it

Hello MichaelTQS,

Welcome to the best forum.
You have done the right thing in buying that Model 70 Safari in caliber .375 H&H.
The rifle itself is a quality design that with just normal care, will last many lifetimes.
The H&H version from around 1912 is still the best of the .37 bores.
In fact, when using 300 grain bullets, this cartridge can stand to be loaded down just a wee bit, generally resulting in shockingly fine accuracy and a tiny bit less recoil.

Factory velocity is around 2550 fps with the 300 grain but, at 2400 fps, the 300 grainers still hit very hard (particularly the more blunt shaped ones) and they penetrate in a straight line, like a drill.
Plus they are perhaps a little easier on edible game meat (and smaller animal skins, if you plan to preserve same, via your taxidermist).
Also, with a 270 grain spitzer, at about 2650 fps, and a quality scope, any decent rifle shot will have no trouble hitting the vitals of deer/antelope size game out to about 350 yards, from the sticks, perhaps a bit further for some especially steady folks.

IMO, it's a bit light for elephant and a bit much for duiker but nonetheless, it is legally acceptable in most if not all African hunting areas, for all species because with well placed shots, it works.
And, with today's tougher "premium" bullets readily available, this cartridge will continue to keep the stew pot boiling, and the Taxidermist busy.

I have used this cartridge here in Alaska and over in Africa both and am very fond of it.
If stuck with but one caliber for my hunting rifle, it would be this one.

Cheerio,
Velo Dog.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome to the great forum.
Very good buy.
Good luck and all the best.
Witold

 

[petrusg]

Welcome to AH
Happy hunting with your purchase

 

[MichaelTQS]

Thanks guys

I have lusted after an Africa trip for many years, and Alaska as well. Im almost in the position to do it, just need another few years for the finance side to work out.

The 375 is addictive, I always heard it had brutal recoil but years of qualifying with a 12 Ga 00 buck and slugs have altered my perspective about recoil and I find the 375 isn't bad at all

Thanks for the welcome, Phil Id love to get your loads and recommendations, as well as from others. Elk and reduced deer loads are what Im looking at right now.

M

 

[USAN]

Welcome to AH! We look forward to you sharing your stories!

 

[JamesJ]

Welcome to the forums.

 

[adriw]

Welcome to AH!! Looking forward to many more conversations.

 

[riflepermits.com]

Welcome! Enjoy the site!

 

[Royal27]

Welcome!

Enjoy.