375h&h

WildRose said:

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.

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I don't doubt the 375 ruger is available everywhere. But It is not offered in near as many different loadings. Midway has 7 offerings for 375 Ruger, It has 34 for the H&H. Being the OP is not a handloader at this time finding a box load that will shoot with the bullet he wants to use would be most likely in favor of the H&H.

David Zimprich said:

I will probably have to buy a .300 cartridge. Maybe a .308 or 300 win mag.
Thanks
David

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David, "If", youcan verify that the recoil will"not" be an issue....the .375 H&H is had to beat. With factory 250 to 270 grain bullets, you can hunt everything from the smallest Whitetails to the biggest bears/moose. I have use a .375, exclusively since the early '80's, and have "never" been disappointed! memtb

memtb,
Thank you for your reply, I am 6'2 and weigh 215 I believe I can handle the recoil on the .375 h&h. I will defiantly get a muzzle brake on it to tame it down. I use to have a goose guiding service and all That I ever used were 3 1/2 inch triple bbb's, and never had any recoil issues. I am just not experienced with a high powder rifle.
Thanks Again for your advice.
David

i would not be with in 30 yards of the blast from a muzzle brake, even with ear plugs

Capt RB said:

I don't doubt the 375 ruger is available everywhere. But It is not offered in near as many different loadings. Midway has 7 offerings for 375 Ruger, It has 34 for the H&H. Being the OP is not a handloader at this time finding a box load that will shoot with the bullet he wants to use would be most likely in favor of the H&H.

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I think the presence of custom reloaders make this gap smaller. Not quite the same as Midway online, but achievable.

David Zimprich said:

memtb,
Thank you for your reply, I am 6'2 and weigh 215 I believe I can handle the recoil on the .375 h&h. I will defiantly get a muzzle brake on it to tame it down. I use to have a goose guiding service and all That I ever used were 3 1/2 inch triple bbb's, and never had any recoil issues. I am just not experienced with a high powder rifle.
Thanks Again for your advice.
David

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The .375 without a break does not kick as bad as the 3-1/2"BBB's you are used to, assuming standard wt. guns for both.

Thanks for your advice. I am going to see if I could try out a used rifle and see how it feels.

can I ask why? I realize it is louder and only have one on a 6.5 creedmoor. I realize that it's a small caliber but there is no recoil what so ever. I always use quality ear muffs.

David Zimprich said:

Hello I am 59 and am going to start getting some of my bucket list completed. My first is a coastal Brown Bear hunt in Sitka Alaska or a grizzly bear hunt by Dennall. The guides that I have been in contact with recommend a 375hH magnum. I will be going in 2020 or 2021. Any suggestions on the rifle and scope that I should be looking at. They told me shots could range from 1-250 yards.
Thanks,
David Zimprich

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Concerning your range to be "They told me shots could range from 1-250 yards" You might want to change that to 5 at the minimum. Their reach would be a problem at 1 yard ......If you need brass I have new RWS.

Thanks I meant 100-250 yards. If you were to be able to shoot at 500 yards. What would you sight your rifle in at?

David Zimprich said:

can I ask why? I realize it is louder and only have one on a 6.5 creedmoor. I realize that it's a small caliber but there is no recoil what so ever. I always use quality ear muffs.

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It will kick less with a break than without. HH isn't bad without.

Thank you, Orange Dust!!!

My 300WM has a MUCH sharper kick than my 375 H&H.

I'm shooting the 260 AB at 2750fps and my uncle is 62 he has no issues with it as its more a slower push.

Here's another vote for the h&h. I have one of the new m70 Alaskan's (bought new in 2013) that I have hunted with a lot since I've had it. It has accounted for whitetails and elk in North Idaho. I cut and crowned the barrel @ 21" and couldn't be happier with it. I only lost 80fps with my handloads 270 Barnes tsx over rl15, I'm getting an honest 2720fps across the crohny. It is very accurate and pleasent to shoot. I'm not a big guy, 5'10 190# and can shoot it all day. My wife is 5'4" and 125 and she shoots it. I would not put a break on it. The 375 h&h (as well as the Ruger) are very versatile. Anyone that makes smart remarks to you about "blowing up" deer and or elk are unwittingly commenting on their on ignorance. The load I shoot does far less meat damage than your average .270 or .300 mag.