.375 H&H, tell me about yours

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    kstone803

    kstone803

    Official Meat Getter
    Feb 25, 2009
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    Ltown in the SMC
    So because I have nothing better to do I have been contemplating buying a 375 H&H from Weatherby. Specifically the vanguard dangerous game model. Why you ask? Why not a 350 legend or something that has an actual use in MD? Because I am not smart and have gotten it into my head I need some sort of big bore rifle to add to the collection. So folks who own them, how are they to shoot? Anyone reload for them? I own another vanguard model that I've been very happy with.

    Link to rifle I'm considering
    https://weatherby.com/store/vanguard-dangerous-game-rifle-375-hh/
     
    teratos

    teratos

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    Jan 22, 2009
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    I have a Safari Grade Browning. Stout recoil, but not stupid. It's a "do anything" big game gun.
     
    JamesDong

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    Just remember, to use it means you have to feed it and that's not cheap or easy to come by.

    To me it would be like replacing a 100 mile commuter trip King Air with a Phantom but if that's what YOU want..... enjoy!
     
    kstone803

    kstone803

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    Feb 25, 2009
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    teratos said:
    I have a Safari Grade Browning. Stout recoil, but not stupid. It's a "do anything" big game gun.
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    Thanks for the info. I'm not recoil sensitive but never shot anything like this before. Yeah at beat I'd prolly shoot a bear with it. No desire or plans to go to Africa except when work sends me.

    JamesDong said:
    Just remember, to use it means you have to feed it and that's not cheap or easy to come by.

    To me it would be like replacing a 100 mile commuter trip King Air with a Phantom but if that's what YOU want..... enjoy!
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    I've been running the numbers and I can reload it for a buck a round for just soft points if I can ever source the components. Solids are a buck a bullet so two bucks reloaded.

    Doctor_M said:
    What Would Bert Gummer Do?

    After all, you never know when Big Foot is going to come after your stamp collection. Enjoy!
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    Bigfoot probably will be discovered in 2021 the way this year has started.
     
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    gwchem

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    If you're staying in North America, it's overkill. Do you have a .300 win mag? Or .338?
     
    TheOriginalMexicanBob

    TheOriginalMexicanBob

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    Jul 2, 2017
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    If you're looking for a Weatherby I have two Mark V rifles...one in 7mm Weatherby Magnum and the other in .300 Weatherby Magnum. Either one will do what you want. I have a box of ammunition for both for sale in the classifieds...I'd throw the appropriate ammo in with the rifle.
     
    kstone803

    kstone803

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    Feb 25, 2009
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    Ltown in the SMC
    gwchem said:
    If you're staying in North America, it's overkill. Do you have a .300 win mag? Or .338?
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    Totally overkill. Thought about a 300 win mag but decided against it. I don't have any place to shoot 1000 yards and I think the 375 would be more fun shooting stuff at 100 yards.
     
    rseymorejr

    rseymorejr

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    Feb 28, 2011
    26,232
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    I just missed oiut on a CZ 375 H&H used on consignment for $500. I wanted it just because, probably never would have hunted with it but I thought it'd be a blast to shoot!
     
    Sam Salvati

    Sam Salvati

    blacksmith
    Apr 22, 2013
    631
    Finksburg
    I have a ruger no1 safari in 375. Filling my quigley hole along with my 45-70 h&r haha. Great gun but you really need to hit something hard or else it just drills holes. Needs mass to push back against and expand (like an elephant head). I bring it out for guests and my birthday haha. Not a hurting recoil like some say. 12g is worse.
     
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    photoracer

    Competition Shooter
    Oct 22, 2010
    3,318
    West Virginia
    I have an Interarms Whitworth Express rifle in .375 H&H. Bought it at an estate auction way below value. I actually went to the auction to bid on that rifle. I bought it because every year for the last 4-5 I keep beggin' my friend Michael Bane of the Outdoor channel to include me on one of his African safaris.
    I figure everyone needs at least one rifle that is capable of killing every land animal on the planet. You know, just in case.
     
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