Your opinion on potential advantages of the .375 Weatherby?

[analog_peninsula]

It’s also worth pointing out that most pressure testing was also very empirical. I’m pretty sure some of the older loads exceeded 70,000 psi.

 

[steve white]

My opinion, in a nutshell...it can be loaded up and down in velocity, pressure and recoil as the occasion fits.

 

[DaddyFlip]

I would like to restate my opinion: If you have one, enjoy and use it to the full. If you don't have one, seek your full enjoyment elsewhere, either in a more modern or more historically significant and readily available offering.

 

[JimP]

I wouldn't hesitate for a second if I decided that I wanted a 375 to purchase a Weatherby.

As I've said you can shoot 375 HH in it so ammo would be no problem. I also load my own shells, so I can go up or down in velocity and power with no problems.

 

[Wyfox]

As already mentioned 375 weatherby is basically a 375 ackley improved. You can shoot standard 375 HH ammo in it with no issue if you lose your ammo.

In my opinion if you plan on shooting monolithic bullets like Barnes, Hammer, etc. The extra velocity will give you more consistent expansion. Cup and core bullets dont benefit from the extra 200fps.

 

[DaddyFlip]

This is why I like opinion posts because you can never be wrong. There's nothing wrong with the 375 Weatherby; Mr. Weatherby merely improved the H&H velocity capability and put it in his own rifle with his proprietary double radius shoulder. Weatherby as a brand has always been legitimate and their goal has always been to push velocity by caliber to maximum. I would NOT choose a 375 Weatherby because I could shoot 375 H&H ammo through it in a pinch; that is merely a convenient side effect. I can't think of a reason to purchase or build a new 375 Weatherby; Weatherby doesn't even offer it as a choice in their new rifles. One is better off with a Ruger, H&H, or 378 Weatherby if one really wants to push it. Again, for the current owner OR the prospective owner of a used 375 Weatherby who handloads, by all means go for it.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

Opinions vary, and “evidently” Weatherby says not to, but the 375 Weatherby case is commonly “fire formed” by firing 375 H&H in a 375 Weatherby chamber. I don’t know because I’ve never done it.

Try it and report back! Still less recoil if you loose your ammo…

 

[analog_peninsula]

Opinions vary, and “evidently” Weatherby says not to, but the 375 Weatherby case is commonly “fire formed” by firing 375 H&H in a 375 Weatherby chamber. I don’t know because I’ve never done it.

Try it and report back! Still less recoil if you loose your ammo…

H&H fireforms very nicely in the ICL chamber. I can't imagine why it wouldn't be the same for the Weatherby. That said, pay attention to the case OAL after fireforming.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Hello everyone,

I’d appreciate hearing your opinion/experience with the .375 Weatherby and if there are real advantages of the Weatherby over the great .375 H&H.

Thank you in advance. Yes, I did an online search and searched our forum but did not find what I was looking for therefore am asking here.

Good Hunting.

@Schüler Jumbo
According to Nick Harvey the 375 Weatherby is the best of the 375s.
Gives greater case life with a nice mix of increased power and still moderate recoil.
Rates it a lot higher that that vicious kicking 378.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

This is why I like opinion posts because you can never be wrong. There's nothing wrong with the 375 Weatherby; Mr. Weatherby merely improved the H&H velocity capability and put it in his own rifle with his proprietary double radius shoulder. Weatherby as a brand has always been legitimate and their goal has always been to push velocity by caliber to maximum. I would NOT choose a 375 Weatherby because I could shoot 375 H&H ammo through it in a pinch; that is merely a convenient side effect. I can't think of a reason to purchase or build a new 375 Weatherby; Weatherby doesn't even offer it as a choice in their new rifles. One is better off with a Ruger, H&H, or 378 Weatherby if one really wants to push it. Again, for the current owner OR the prospective owner of a used 375 Weatherby who handloads, by all means go for it.

@DaddyFlip
Unfortunately opinions are like arseholes, every one has one and there's no wrong opinion because it's just your opinion. Others are free to agree or disagree.
Bob