The 375 H&H, the greatest

[Pondoro]

.375H&H is by far the most versatile cartridge for big game.. By far the most african game I shot with my .375..up to and including elephant.

These are both ZKK 602´s.. Mine to the right.. I shot elephant with both these rifles.

 

[odonata]

There are only three cartridges that I have multiple rifles chambered in: 303 British, 30-06 and 375 H&H. In 375 H&H I have a Winchester 1885 Safari Octagon falling block & a left-handed Winchester Model 70 Safari Express which are both great rifles to shoot. My Ruger No. 1S in 9.3x74r is the closest I get to the OP's rifle & it is one of my all-time favorites. I'm a fan of the No. 1 (I own four) so I understand his enthusiasm.

 

[Luvthunt]

The great 375 HH needs no accolades it has been worshipped by many forever.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I simply have never understood the attraction for single shot big game rifles. I often hunt in adverse conditions (I actually prefer it). Reloading the magazine in -0° weather is not fun with a fat cartridge three shot twelve gauge. I can't imagine myself fumbling with reloading a No 1 for a followup shot on a fleeing elk in a snowstorm. If my PH put a No 1 in the truck for the morning's buffalo hunt, I would be returning to my room. Not sure I'd be terribly comfortable if he loaded up a double rifle. No 1 is an elegant rifle and handy for lefties. But I'm normal right-handed and far from elegant. For normal hunting and range work I prefer a cartridge that's not going to beat me up or my pocketbook. And a gun that can take a beating and fire fast if needed: 30-06 Springfield.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

as i have no desire to shoot a eli, a 375 h&h is fine for me and in a pinch it may even do that.

Definitely, you’ve got a keeper there. A 300Gr Cutting Edge Bullets Safari Solid can penetrate the skull of an adult African bull elephant from any angle.

 

[AZDAVE]

@WoodencrossIII Nice choice on a rifle for your hunts. The 375 isn't a stopping round in africa but with proper shot placement will take anything that walks. Like @Hunter-Habib said I would pass on body shot on elephant, I will also include there are better options for Hippo on land and rhino. Enjoy your #1 in such a classic round!

@Ontario Hunter You have found a platform (bolt) that works for you. not everyone understand the appeal and challenge of hunting with a single or double. That is the joy of free choice each individual can use what works for them and the only one that has to like it is that individual. All our brains are wired differently and have had different life experiences to draw on while making decisions.

 

[glblanchard]

375er, Yes, I have used it on cow elk. Absolutely flatten them with proper bullet placement.

 

[rookhawk]

The only thing missing from the 375HH to be "perfection" is a flimsy, all-copper 225gr bullet with a good BC. If one maker would invent it, the 375HH would be wholly ideal for deer and elk at "regular" distances also. I said copper simply because it has more volume and would allow a better BC than a lead core.

The day that gets invented, the 300 and 338 become irrelevant because a 375HH just covered all the bases.

 

[375er]

The only thing missing from the 375HH to be "perfection" is a flimsy, all-copper 225gr bullet with a good BC. If one maker would invent it, the 375HH would be wholly ideal for deer and elk at "regular" distances also. I said copper simply because it has more volume and would allow a better BC than a lead core.

The day that gets invented, the 300 and 338 become irrelevant because a 375HH just covered all the bases.

The CEB 235 grain Raptor should take care of your needs!

 

[Luger00]

.375 H&H is a wonderful cartridge.. The recoil is more like a push compared to the sharp jolt of the weatherby cartridges I'm used to.. Great round and it will kill anything that walks with proper bullet selection..

 

[Safari Dave]

Ok…I will be that guy and I own 4 375 H&H rifles. The 375 H&H is the “Jack of all trades and Master of none”.

HH

I resemble that remark.