I would have to go with the 375 H&H. And I am not saying the 270 Weatherby won't do the job. It most certainly will. You stated the 375 is lighter and shoots well and you haven't hunted with it yet. There is no better way to build confidence than by shooting it and hunting with it.

The 375 H&H, especially when coupled with a good 250-270 grain bullet, is fully capable of 400 yard hits on elk. And you have plenty of scope. There is no need for more scope. Like one of the posters said, spend your money on good boots.

Yes, the 375 H&H bucks a little, but most shooters can learn to manage it's recoil. It takes range time but don't over do it. Use a sissy bag or a lead sled while you are developing loads. If you can find one of these I highly recommend it. It's called a Gunstock Shockabator, is a slip on pad and I use it during load development. I found it at Sportsman's Warehouse several years ago. It's made out some extremely squishy soft rubber and really takes the bite out of benching a big gun. I don't know if they still make them or not.

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Once you have your load spend some time shooting it at 200, 300 and 400yards. I like to use an 8.5"x11" sheet of black craft paper to represent the kill zone and shoot at all the different yardages until I'm comfortable I can place my bullets on the paper. I'd go get some blood on the 375 were I in your shoes.

Mart

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