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Rebuilding my 375 RUM
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 817311" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p><strong>Re: building a 375 h&h</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>I agree with you about the H&H being underloaded. I started experimenting with it this last spring using 300g bullets and H4350. I am loading it a lot longer than standard, as well. With 300g Hornady BTSP, I achieved 2720ish from a 25" barrel and Hodgdon BOOK LOADS. With 300g CE's, I got 2760+. I was getting zero pressure signs and felt that there was still some throttle left, but didn't push it because I had already exceeded what I was hoping for. </p><p> </p><p>I haven't developed accuracy loads for those yet, but my next round of testing will include 320g CE's and 350g SMK's with RL-17. If I can run the 320's @ 2650-2700, I will have a formidable long range elk rifle. I will use the SMK's for less expensive practice to develop my skills far enough to take full advantage of the rifle's capabilities. I am also keeping a watchful eye out for the Berger .375 that is supposedly in development. I might switch to that for my practice bullet, depending on how it works out.</p><p> </p><p>Though I recognize that it is nowhere near the top of the ballistic heap, I am a big fan of the ol' H&H. I am convinced that, loaded to modern levels with the latest components, the H&H has a lot more potential than people believe it does. I firmly believe that both the H&H and the 375 Ruger have the ability to punch well above their weight class (or case capacity) when fed the right powders and bullets.</p><p> </p><p>I am glad to know that there are others thinking along similar lines. I am very interested in your H&H build and I look forward to reading more as your build progresses.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 817311, member: 22069"] [b]Re: building a 375 h&h[/b] I agree with you about the H&H being underloaded. I started experimenting with it this last spring using 300g bullets and H4350. I am loading it a lot longer than standard, as well. With 300g Hornady BTSP, I achieved 2720ish from a 25" barrel and Hodgdon BOOK LOADS. With 300g CE's, I got 2760+. I was getting zero pressure signs and felt that there was still some throttle left, but didn't push it because I had already exceeded what I was hoping for. I haven't developed accuracy loads for those yet, but my next round of testing will include 320g CE's and 350g SMK's with RL-17. If I can run the 320's @ 2650-2700, I will have a formidable long range elk rifle. I will use the SMK's for less expensive practice to develop my skills far enough to take full advantage of the rifle's capabilities. I am also keeping a watchful eye out for the Berger .375 that is supposedly in development. I might switch to that for my practice bullet, depending on how it works out. Though I recognize that it is nowhere near the top of the ballistic heap, I am a big fan of the ol' H&H. I am convinced that, loaded to modern levels with the latest components, the H&H has a lot more potential than people believe it does. I firmly believe that both the H&H and the 375 Ruger have the ability to punch well above their weight class (or case capacity) when fed the right powders and bullets. I am glad to know that there are others thinking along similar lines. I am very interested in your H&H build and I look forward to reading more as your build progresses. [/QUOTE]
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