Big guns

I have a Whitworth in 375 and have taken moose with it.I got tired of the pounding so I worked up a load with a Hornady 220 gr flat nose.It is now in their manual.One hole at 100 and 1 inch at 200

browndcm said:

Good read, i am about to turn 74 in 2 days so I know what you mean lol

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Well then a happy birthday to you Sir

Martin@Hin said:

Well then a happy birthday to you Sir

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Thank you

Pa Grizz said:

I have a Whitworth in 375 and have taken moose with it.I got tired of the pounding so I worked up a load with a Hornady 220 gr flat nose.It is now in their manual.One hole at 100 and 1 inch at 200

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You are a lucky man, Whitworth in .375 H&H is just plain golden, I sold my Whitworth .375 H&H years back... a major mistake.

436 said:

You are a lucky man, Whitworth in .375 H&H is just plain golden, I sold my Whitworth .375 H&H years back... a major mistake.

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Sorry to hear but know what you mean
I have the cz550 safari magnum in 375 H&H I have sold a few that I regretted the nex day lol
A 375 will drop anything in its tracks with the right range and shot placement

browndcm said:

Sorry to hear but know what you mean
I have the cz550 safari magnum in 375 H&H I have sold a few that I regretted the nex day lol
A 375 will drop anything in its tracks with the right range and shot placement

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I've two .375's, one an H&H the other an AI. The H&H is a standard Win. Model 70 from the early eighties. Shoots great, but too heavy for serious hunting on foot. The AI, is much lighter and a couple hundred fps faster with equal bullets. It has been my "only" hunting rifle since March of 1990. The Model 70 is retired, but, I will never part with it as long as I still breathe! memtb

memtb said:

I've two .375's, one an H&H the other an AI. The H&H is a standard Win. Model 70 from the early eighties. Shoots great, but too heavy for serious hunting on foot. The AI, is much lighter and a couple hundred fps faster with equal bullets. It has been my "only" hunting rifle since March of 1990. The Model 70 is retired, but, I will never part with it as long as I still breathe! memtb

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Two .375 H&H Mag's, twice as good!

memtb said:

I've two .375's, one an H&H the other an AI. The H&H is a standard Win. Model 70 from the early eighties. Shoots great, but too heavy for serious hunting on foot. The AI, is much lighter and a couple hundred fps faster with equal bullets. It has been my "only" hunting rifle since March of 1990. The Model 70 is retired, but, I will never part with it as long as I still breathe! memtb

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Nice to hear lol I dont mind a heavy gun the cz550 is 9.2 lbs without the small scope and brake
Any gun to me always seems to feel like 12lbs atthe end of the day lol

436 said:

Two .375 H&H Mag's, twice as good!

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You got that right lol

browndcm, My AI, while not exactly light, weighs-in at 9 pounds 1 ounce, scoped, loaded, and slung! It's a reasonable, maybe even near perfect, hunting weight. Though, as I age, it's getting a little heavy for an "all day hunt"! I have said before, "when I'm carrying it, I wish it were 2 pounds lighter....when shooting from the bench, I wish it were 2 pounds heavier"! I guess 9 pounds is a good compromise! memtb

memtb said:

browndcm, My AI, while not exactly light, weighs-in at 9 pounds 1 ounce, scoped, loaded, and slung! It's a reasonable, maybe even near perfect, hunting weight. Though, as I age, it's getting a little heavy for an "all day hunt"! I have said before, "when I'm carrying it, I wish it were 2 pounds lighter....when shooting from the bench, I wish it were 2 pounds heavier"! I guess 9 pounds is a good compromise! memtb

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Lol understand its what we suffer to enjoy the hunt what model is your Al

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Martin@Hin said:

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I mean what make is your rifle
Excuse my ignorance

browndcm said:

Lol understand its what we suffer to enjoy the hunt what model is your Al

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Win.Model 70 (push feed), McMillan stock (full length bedding), 24" Douglas SS Match grade barrel (lightest recommended contour, express sights, Pachmyar Decelerator, front sling swivel located on barrel, Leupold 3.5-10 CDX in Leupold QD base/rings, zero'd @ 300 yards - giving a potential 850+ yard dial-up, a Leupold 2.5-8 in QD's already zero'd for back-up. Running Barnes 250 grain TTSX's @ 3130. Sub 2", 3 shot groups @300 yards.

There you have it....my "only" hunting rifle! Works from prairie dogs to Cape Buffalo, from muzzle to 600+ yards! memtb

memtb said:

Win.Model 70 (push feed), McMillan stock, 24" Douglas SS Match grade barrel (lightest recommended contour, express sights, Pachmyar Decelerator, front sling swivel located on barrel, Leupold 3.5-10 CDX in Leupold QD base/rings, zero'd @ 300 yards - giving a potential 850+ yard dial-up, a Leupold 2.5-8 in QD's already zero'd for back-up. Running Barnes 250 grain TTSX's @ 3130. Sub 2", 3 shot groups @300 yards.

There you have it....my "only" hunting rifle! Works from prairie dogs to Cape Buffalo, from muzzle to 600+ yards! memtb

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Great rig if you love it use it lol I have a model 70 in 30-06, love the safety but I have a sako m85 which i also love in 30-06 accurate right out the box