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For several years now, we have had state regs that allow single shot cartridge rifles 35 cal or larger to be used in our primitive seasons. Most of the folks wanting flatter trajectory went with 35 Whelens. I like doing things a little different, went with an Encore barrel in 9.3x74r, and later an 1885 in 375.
235 Speer over Reloder 17 for 2900, it flattens them, no surprise right? I don't find the recoil objectionable at all.
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Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter
If you own a .375 H & H, what do you use it for in the U. S.? In the middle 90's I made a couple trips for plains game.. During that time I barreled up a 700 in .375 H & H.. Shot one waterbuck with it and a couple pronghorns.. Always, think I will take it for elk, and I have, but never shot one with it.. I plan to use it for deer, but again, never shot one.. When I see the number of questions about the old 375 or the newer ones for that matter, I wondered what do you guys use your .375 for here in the U.S.?? I can see a use in Alaska for big bear, but here it would just be because we like the caliber.. ??? What do you use this old caliber for??

While it's really too much gun it could be used for bear, elk and moose. The most one needs is .35 Whelen. Less rifle mass and less felt recoil.


Oh by the way ,375 Winchester make fine woods deer gun.

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Picked up a high wall 1885 in 375 h&h and it is now the only rifle I have left. One gun to do it all, mostly I hunt deer and bear in PA, but it will be traveling with me soon. Can shoot "light" bullets at 1000fps with trail boss up to 380 slugs. Currently shootng the 260gr accubond (factory federal load) during hunting season, haven't clocked it but imagine it's moving from the 28" tube. Always wanted a 375, love it now that I have it!

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I've owned a 375Magnum in one form or another for most of almost the last 20yrs now. Mine gets used for moose here at home and has been on two trips to the Yukon. The last trip my 375CT bagged a mountain caribou.

Other than big bears and maybe bison, the 375 really isn't needed here in Canada. Most that own them (myself incl.) would be just as well served with a smaller non-magnum chambering like the 338/06, 35Whelen or 9.3x62.

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Originally Posted by jeffdwhite
For several years now, we have had state regs that allow single shot cartridge rifles 35 cal or larger to be used in our primitive seasons.

That's a cool twist on a primitive season!

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Originally Posted by SuperCub
Originally Posted by jeffdwhite
For several years now, we have had state regs that allow single shot cartridge rifles 35 cal or larger to be used in our primitive seasons.

That's a cool twist on a primitive season!


forgot to mention that it also calls out "with exposed hammer"
bummer that my 9.3 and 450-400 Rugers can't play...
caused some teeth-gnashing from the front-stuffer diehards, but hey - you can still use 'em! have a sweet little TC inline I won't be gettin rid of just in case the urge strikes smile



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Even with the "exposed hammer" deal, it still gives you some pretty good options. Lots of 45/70s.

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Originally Posted by Wild_Bill_375
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As I've posted before, I use my 375H&H for everything from coyotes to elk. I'd post pics but this site is a pain to post film prints in, no scanner. As mentioned before I have hunted with the same rifle/load combination since 1996. 260 grain Nosler Partition in front of 69.0 grains RL15 with a Fed 210 igniter during warm weather and switch to Fed 215 when I hunt in cold temps. She's flying at 2650fps out of my barrel and it's a pleasure to shoot. Recoil is around a full case load 06 180gr. In my rifle this load will print clover leaf groups. I have three scopes for her in Talley QD Rings, one a VXII 1-4 & the other a VXII 4-12AO LRD & 2.5-8. The rifle looks better with the 1-4 so it is on there most days unless I want to play with long range shooting then I switch to the 4-12. That is the only time I jump the loading up also just to reach out a little farther and pretty much have the same trajectory of a 06 with a 180 grain bullet. Recoil is still easy to manage but it is heavier, 72.5gr RL15 same bullet. Thought about going to the 260 AccuBonds for distance but I haven't yet.

I look at the 375's as a large 30-06 and use it as such. It's still a medium bore and have found it to be a real pleasure to hunt. When hunting deer & elk it's just plain and simple a killer. Some say it's to much? Dead is dead and I don't see any difference in killing power when shot through the lungs than a 300 WM. The soft front of the Nosler Partition seems to open up by looking at the wound channel but honestly no animal has caught one yet. But I'm not a shoulder shooter so the ribs, heart, & lungs just don't stop this bullet. Now on coyotes I don't believe it expands nice hole in and out, but they crumble where they stand, most times. With no massive hide damage if you keep the hides.

If you are trying to justify using the big medium bore, I don't think you can, but if you decide to hunt her I think you will like it. Do you need a 375 to hunt in North America, Nope I don't think so! She does nothing that a good 30/06 or 300 magnum won't do.

Ya see it's been easy for me to use the 375H&H since it is the only rifle I have had from about 2001. With the exception of a 7mmRM which I bought to prove a point in LR Shooting with a friend of mine. I had that rifle for about 6 months then sold it. I guess it's really time for you to figure this out for your self now. You just need to load her up and hunt her. Trust me, she will do ANYTHING that you ask of her with the right bullets from mice to elephants!



You nailed it, well put sir! I have one because as it was put to me by a very accomplished Rifleman, Gunsmith and hunter as well as my friend. "Everyone loves a good three seven five."

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It's basically all I have used in the last 15yrs. I picked up an Alaskan in 375R about 5yrs ago and retired the Browning H&H. Used it for everything including the little dog in the picture by my name!


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I've shot the following with my H&H: mountain goats, moose, brown bears, river otters, and deer-lots of deer. Stuff shot with a 300gr partition tends to stay shot, no matter if it's four yards out or 400.

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375 Ruger Guide Gun came in yesterday. So I picked it up at my dealer. Real happy with it so far. Balances well and comes up fast into the shoulder pocket. At first seeing pictures of stock I was not sure about it, But the more I handle it the more I like it. It will be used for elk and bear. This will be my first 375 caliber. In past owned 338 and 45-70. I have the dies and a pound of Reloader 17. All I need now is some cases and bullets.


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Bloodied my lefty Ruger Alaskan 375 with two nilgai. 300gr Sierra Game Kings loaded to about 2450fps with RE15. I've got some 225 and 235gr bullets that I intend to load up for whitetail or pigs just for the fun of it, even though the 243 has been merciless on them thus far.


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375 Ruger...Lots of stuff... One deer, hogs, a black bear, a moose. It's great! Confidence is a great feeling..


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I've been lusting (a little) after a 375 ruger guide gun, then I thought I might get more use from a 338, load it with 185s or 200s for deer and such here in PA just because,......then yesterday I find a mint savage 99F in 358 at the gun shop that stuck to my hands and that was that.....but I'm still thinking about that 375......or maybe the 338......I hate this rifle addiction thing......HELP! I need HELP!...and a money machine.


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I just picked up a Ruger Alaskan in .375 Ruger. The plan is to replace my .35 Whelen for moose and bears in Northern BC where I hunt. My Whelen never really let me down but I like the package of the Alaskan with its short barrel. Got two boxes of 250gr TTSX that should just do the trick.

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Hope to have a moose tag for your state by May 9. If so, in October, will use my 375 R as a primary and take a 30/06 as a back-up. Probably will be a load with the 260-gr Nos Accubond at about 2800-2900 fps.

It'd be a great elk load too.

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I've shot Moose, brown bear and Caribou with mine. Worked good.


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Nothing around here but deer and hogs. But my 376 carbine shoots 270's sub MOA so I use it for that.
burns a good bit of powder, kicks a bit more than needed, but it's really a favorite.
And if a rhino does invade my food plot Im ready.


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