375 h&h load advice

[BULLBLASTER]

As a sidenote, i managed to strip out a screw on my egw base while removing amd reinstalling it (completely my fault  ). Called them and they sent new upgraded screws out today free of charge! 

[yorketransport]

As a sidenote, i managed to strip out a screw on my egw base while removing amd reinstalling it (completely my fault  ). Called them and they sent new upgraded screws out today free of charge! 

EGW is a great company!

You can find the VX-3 2.5-8 for just under $400 new, but I've seen used ones for around $300. I have an old Bushnell 3200 3-9x40 that I bought new for about $150 12 years ago which has survived life on everything from a 204 Ruger up to a pretty lengthy stay on a 458 Win Mag. The seals finally went out on it last year, but I wouldn't hesitate to throw it on a 375 H&H.

[BULLBLASTER]

I ended up coming home with a vx-3 today... York, I tried and tried to talk myself into the 2.5-8X36 but just couldn't... got a 3.5-10x40. hoping this will fix everything up... cant shoot this week so ill have to wait till next week to report back.

[coachcw]

I run a leupold 4 X2 on my 30-378 and hAve never had to re zero be a use of recoil . Your problem is solved 

[yorketransport]

I ended up coming home with a vx-3 today... York, I tried and tried to talk myself into the 2.5-8X36 but just couldn't... got a 3.5-10x40. hoping this will fix everything up... cant shoot this week so ill have to wait till next week to report back.

This should fix all of your problems. You did kind of go crazy with your "high powered" magnification though.

[BULLBLASTER]

The scope fixed all my problems except the occaisional flyer... these heavy hitters arent very forgiving to shoot 
need to make sure i do everything right and the gun will do its part. All dialed and ready to smack a moose in nov! Thanks for all the advice!

[fremont]

Re-15 and a 270 grainer.

[334OKH]

My .375 H&H is my favorite gun. It is a Ruger #1. My most accurate load is 64.5 grains of 4064 and a Barnes 300 grain TSX. It is low on the powder charge but has killed from Africa to Alberta and has killed Elk at 570 yards. You may want more powder but accuracy is where it's at for me. Good luck.

[Rick]

People who dont know any better say "FMJ/solids just zip thru game doing no damage...    Think about that. A hole three quarters an inch wide thru both lungs

.375 = 3/4"

Is that Quilcene math...lol

[birddogdad]

People who dont know any better say "FMJ/solids just zip thru game doing no damage...    Think about that. A hole three quarters an inch wide thru both lungs

.375 = 3/4"

Is that Quilcene math...lol

guess it would depend on how close you were to the math above!    lol..

many have spoken against FMJ and yes there are other options... but if you havent actually used them, might be worth your evaluation (beyond some magazine or blog discussion)

Try setting a target up behind a real world 375 bump shoot application like shooting thru a vinemaple/reprod or pine growth patch or bushes  , say 50yds, and 100yds, increasing the clutter between target and bench. See how some of this "optional "ammo is performing and then try heavy solids in same setup, even against hard cast loads... you may be surprised at your results...again, application or situation determines what i put in the pipe.. sited in for the 300+ yard open boattail bullet shots, but close quarters thick areas with FMJ is very effective, accurate, track within a couple inches of open scope sited flight path. Game cant take a close hit from a big bore and get far, hole size doesnt even matter. When the hole is all the way thru, bursting organs and bone, side shot or front to back or back to front with exit hole you can put index finger in....Situations when hunter pressure drives the smart game into the thick stuff hunkered down, i like my chances going in after them, again it depends on the situation but if i can increase my advantage, im all in... The H&H is my favorite gun, and IMO the most versatile rifle for anything North America has to offer, if you had to pick just one this would be it!

[birddogdad]

People who dont know any better say "FMJ/solids just zip thru game doing no damage...    Think about that. A hole three quarters an inch wide thru both lungs sounds like plenty o damage to me four holes in two sets of lungs. When I elk hunt, I load with solids for the secobd or t hird shot, even in my 06.    A millitary fmj isnt the same xritter as a solid

people can cringe away... here is a pic from my 375 h&h FMJ load exit at 180 yards this season on my elk. Standing head exposed from pine tree thicket, body visible but blocked with pine branches. Quartering facing shoulder entry and as you can see, plenty of expansion/energy transfer with this exit hole shown. 7 steps was all he took. This type of shot is not possible with many "options" that are out there. As previously discussed in the thread, this is my brush load and is not the preferred open shot which was easily racked out for just such an occasion ... the only downside to a FMJ load is the importance of verifying what is behind as it will travel thru and thru some more!