375h&h

Thanks for your information and your time.
Thanks,
David

1x6 or a 1x8....I am going to post a 1x6 VX-6 leupold for $450 in about 45 min...

Thanks is it used, and why are you selling it?
Thanks

David,

Just don't use it anymore. I have 2 375, great caliber for killing stuff.. and had 2 416s now down to one...this scope was on it.

Ed

Thanks!!!

David Zimprich said:

Thanks again for your information..Could you use the 375 Ruger in a lighter load to elk hunt with?
Thanks,
David

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You could, but why bother? With the 250-275gr bullets the recoil isn't the least bit brutal. You also may find yourself having to make a shot considerably farther than you were planning and you'll want the extra horsepower when that happens.

Remember, chances are if you put it where it belongs you're only going to shoot once anyhow and until you move up to the super magnums I have yet to notice recoil in the field unless I did something stupid and got myself scoped.

If you are recoil shy, just go ahead and either put a good muzzle brake or suppressor on it.

Capt RB said:

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This is the beauty of the 375H&H In places it is used often you will find factory ammo your gun will most likely shoot. These are just a small sample of the great bullets in factory fodder

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As popular as the .375 Ruger has become finding ammo for it even in Africa wasn't a problem so from that aspect the two are pretty much a wash.

David Zimprich said:

Thanks Capt RB, I don't have the funds to buy many rifles. I I could use the lighter loads that would be nice. With your experience would a .306 be a elk cartridge? My Father shot a lot of moose with a.200 grain bullet. I don't know if that would be a cartridge for longer distance. I live in Rochester Mn and we need to use slug guns. I am truly a novice when it comes to rifles. I truly respect your opinions, you are a very knowledgeable man. My father passed away 33 years ago and I don't have anyone to gain the knowledge from.
Thanks again, you are truly the best in broading my decisions.
God Bless,
David

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If you mean 30-06 it's more than capable for Elk and Moose with a decent 180-220gr bullet.

I"ve told this story before so I'll give the reader's digest version.

From his teenage years on my dad had three long guns. A pump .22LR, a 760 pump 30-06 and a 12g shotgun.

In the arly 70's he and a buddy put in for and drew elk tags in CO. Buddy talks him into a brand new 700bdl 7RM because he just had to have one to hunt elk.

Opening morning he has a chance a a beautiful, mature 350" plus 6x6 and when he gets ready to shoot the scope is fogged and iced up internally and the action is frozen including the firing pin so he's outta luck.

The rest of the 10 day hunt gets worse and they are packed in over 20 miles.

As they are driving out he spots a big 5x5, grabs the old 760 with the original K-4 weaver and kills his bull.

He never left on another hunt without at least taking the 760 as a backup.

David Zimprich said:

Is a 6.5 creedmoor to light of a cartridge for elk?

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Not at reasonable ranges with the right bullet in the hands of someone that can place the shot properly.

Remember the 6.5x55 which is basicaly it's ballistic twin has killed more large game worldwide than any other caliber.

Krowen said:

I also used the Trijicon 2.5-10 on my 375 H&H in Alaska and it worked well. Whichever gun or caliber you choose I would have a synthetic stock on it and a SS or weather resistant barrel/ action. Alaska weather can test your equipment.

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To add, with the exposure to salt water and spray I wouldn't take anything on such a trip that isn't stainless and well lubricated/protected. I am not however a fan of Froglube as it can quckly turn to glue in cold temps.

David Zimprich said:

thanks you for the information.
David

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Peregrine makes a 230gr VLR4 you can get right around 3000fps from if you want something lighter and flatter for varmints and deer.

I shot a lot of the Hornady 250gr GMX factory ammo while building up my brass supply and while I wasn't impressed with the terminal peformance (didnt' reliably and consistently expand to suit me) they shot very well and very flat in both platforms for me.

I think the 303 british is way ahead of the 6.5x55 in the killing department, men and animals all over the world.

eastbank said:

I think the 303 british is way ahead of the 6.5x55 in the killing department, men and animals all over the world.

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Men for sure, not game though. The Lee Enfield saw a lot of service over a relatively short period of time particularly compared to the 6.5x55 and very few other than Senior British Colonial Officers and the ultra wealthy could afford to hunt around the world. The latter were not generally choosing the .303.

It's probably a close second though.

the 303 was in use since the 1890,s all over the world and issued into the 1950,s and longer in third world countries. in Canada and india and all over Africa it was the rifle of choice for lower income and poor hunters for many years and is being used today in Africa by hunters as I have seen them in use myself. the swede 6.5x55 was never used in a war by the swedes, it was used by the finns some what in the war with the Russians in limited numbers. and never was used in great numbers outside of Sweden for hunting, the 6.5,s have caught on here in the states some what in the last 8-10 years tho.