We love the 375 H&H and Ruger bush thumper Photo thread!

[HENRY GRIFFITHS SAFARIS]

I thought I would start a tread dedicated to the much loved 375's

Please post your pictures of rifles in this caliber and also game hunted with them from anywhere in the world!

I asked a client once why he uses a 375 for everything, he said "because everything I shoot with it falls down!"

I like to call my client rifle in 375 H&H the bush thumper!

I will start the tread with a few pictures and videos !

in the picture below is my 375 Ruger!

 

[Boela]

This rifle is like and extension of my arm, and it has taken all of the DG species. Winchester Mod70, .375H&H.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

I’ve used many loaner rifles (supplied by my white hunters) in this caliber over the years. Some of the nicest ones include a BRNO ZKK602, an Auguste Francotte Magnum Mauser, a Parker Hale Safari, a Westley Richards Magnum Mauser, an original Holland & Holland Magnum Mauser, a pre ‘64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade and a current production Mauser Model 98 Magnum Diplomat.

But my currently owned .375 Holland & Holland Magnum is a Remington Model 700 Kevlar Stock Custom with an M16 extractor fitted for more reliable extraction.

 

[Betterinthebush]

Interarms Whitworth. Just picked it up. 1983 model, never fired. My old Winchester model 70 (P64) I just sold back to the son of a master guide I worked for. The price of that sale covered this rig and 60% of a new Seekins for a new work rig from Jake’s AH offerings.

 

[Bandera]

Two 375’s

An earlier Ruger Guide gun in 375 Ruger. Has the barrel chopped and threaded, barrel band slig point and new front sight. I will be using this rifle on a bear hunt in Alaska.

This is a current production 375 Ruger African. It is going to Africa in June on a Buffalo hunt.

 

[.300RUM]

This is definitely one of those calibers that l am wanting to add to my stash. Looking forward to the pro and con input from folks.

 

[Bandera]

This is definitely one of those calibers that l am wanting to add to my stash. Looking forward to the pro and con input from folks.

The only negative to the 375 Ruger and it is not really a negative to me, is the lack of brass for reloading. Factory ammo is very plentiful at around $90 a box. Buy it shoot it and you have brass formed to your rifle.

We where in Safari Outdoor in J’Burg and they had the Hornady 300 grain DGX available.
Easy to reload, very easy to get good accuracy, at least that has been my experience.
Oh I forgot that some of the gurlymen complain about the recoil due to rifles being on the light side at 8 pounds.

 

[HENRY GRIFFITHS SAFARIS]

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I’ve used many loaner rifles (supplied by my white hunters) in this caliber over the years. Some of the nicest ones include a BRNO ZKK602, an Auguste Francotte Magnum Mauser, a Parker Hale Safari, a Westley Richards Magnum Mauser, an original Holland & Holland Magnum Mauser, a pre ‘64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade and a current production Mauser Model 98 Magnum Diplomat.

But my currently owned .375 Holland & Holland Magnum is a Remington Model 700 Kevlar Stock Custom with an M16 extractor fitted for more reliable extraction.
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awesome pictures!

 

[Hunter-Habib]

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awesome pictures!

Thank you so much ! But they are quite anemic compared to most of yours.

 

[Oil & Dirt]

This was its maiden voyage. I’m going to take it on a cull/trophy buffalo hunt next year unless I can’t fight the urge for a double any longer.

 

[Betterinthebush]

This was its maiden voyage. I’m going to take it on a cull/trophy buffalo hunt next year unless I can’t fight the urge for a double any longer.

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Holy crap that’s beautiful furniture on that rig!

 

[ACM]

I have used my 450NE for everything shot in Africa, but here is my 375 H&H and a proper hog at my home in TX. 300gr Woodleigh RN SP

 

[jduckhunter]

My bush thumper!

 

[Oil & Dirt]

Holy crap that’s beautiful furniture on that rig!

Thank you

 

[PARA45]

Here is my CZ-550 with an AHR upgrade, in 375 H&H, with a Trijicon Accupoint 1-6x24 scope, with Alaskan Arms QR mounts. The Nyala was my longest shot.

 

[Andrew Short]

 

[ACM]

This rifle is like and extension of my arm, and it has taken all of the DG species. Winchester Mod70, .375H&H.

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Excellent picture!

 

[Daisy]

Love a thread where 375 h&h and Ruger live in harmony!

 

[CRCO]

Sako 85 suppressed

 

[grand veneur]

I have never owned a rifle caliber 375 H&H Magnum, but have hunted several times in Africa with borrowed rifles of this caliber and have in addition to PG, also shot two buffalo with this cartridge.

Winchester pre-64 Model 70 caliber 375 H&H Magnum. According to the serial number, the rifle is from 1952.