375 H&H MAGNUM: History and Relevance

[@vryheidvirdieboervolk973]

An old Rhodesian hunter i knew told me long ago that he has only ever needed two rifles , a 22lr and a 375h&h and many many years later i have come to the conclusion that he was absolutely right. My personnel favoured round is the 300gr swift a frame and i download it to around 2300fps and i can assure anyone that it is absolutely deadly on anything from impala to buffalo .

[@wishbone5785]

I have used a Remington 700 DGR in 375 H&H for camel culling in outback Australia and it is one of the best cartridges for these large beasts. One of our shooters uses a 338 Lapua Magnum which is a bit better for the longer ranges past 350m. I favour the 235gn and 270gn Woodleigh PP's and Accubonds and GMX also work extremely well. Interesting comment from Fred Fordham regarding penetration on buffalo, my loads are similar with 2209 and never had a bullet exit a camel at any range - the bullets always expand and mostly lodge under offside skin. I just love the 375 but it beats me up when fired prone, much more pleasant when in standing stance.

[@stephenland9361]

Thirty years ago I purchased a third hand Remington 700 BDL Safari Grade in .375 H&H. It came with a low power (2-7), compact scope. It was for a Grizzly hunt in north, central BC, back in the day when you could still do that. I loaded up some 300 Gr. Nosler Partitions and went to the range. I was immediately pleased in that the recoil felt like a solid push as opposed to an instant jolt. My .300 Win Mag kicks harder as it is a much lighter rifle. Accuracy was excellent. Unfortunately, events conspired to keep me at home for most of the time my Limited Entry Grizzly tag was valid. I only got out for two days at the end of the allowed time and the bears were already denning up. However, on the drive out we saw a bull moose RIGHT ON THE ROAD!! (My one and only time for that miracle.) Boom and down it went. Easiest moose ever! I'm a huge fan of the .375 H&H. Now that I'm finally retired, I hope to go to Alaska for a big brown bear and maybe the granddaddy of all moose. The .375 will go with me. I even dream of a trip to Africa for a Cape Buffalo. One like Robert Ruark said (words to the effect), "Looks at you like you owe him money".

[@rogerramjet7567]

Best wishes on your brown bear. I drew a tag for Unimak island and scored a 10’6” beauty. 375 in the perfect gun. Good luck 👍

[@madaxe606]

Out of all my rifles, my .375 H&H is by far my favorite, for all the reasons discussed here. Great video!

[@davewinter2688]

Great up to date review of an old cartridge! Over sixty years ago Jack O'Connor wrote in his Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns that if he was only allowed one rifle to hunt the world over with, it would be a 375 H&H. Of course he went on to say that if he could have two his second would be the 270 Winchester, but Jack never was a one rifle guy. He always advocated the appropriate range of cartridges for the particular species. While known as a western wide open spaces and mountain sheep hunter, he took all of the big five African dangerous game. The 416 Rigby was probably his favorite for dangerous game and promoted that cartridge much the same as he did the 270 Winchester. The gentleman I got my Husqvarna 9.3x62 from grew up hunting in Africa and and now arranges African safaris. He has killed several Cape Buffalo with the 9.3x62 that i got from him and said it is fine for buffalo or elephant but says that his two favorites for Africa are the 300 Win Mag and 375 Weatherby because you can shoot 375 H&H in it all day long and then you have the fire formed brass to load up to the Weatherby specs.

[@johnnyleedixon6735]

Been shooting a Rem 700 in 375 H&H for 40years now and it is my (go-to) gun. North America and Africa,has never failed or let me down. Bravo Holland and Holland !!

[@paulparsons1401]

I’ve hunted with 375h&h for 40 years . Took me 5 years to get used to the recoil. It’s an awesome cartridge.

[@johnwilliams9058]

Great presentation on such a fine, deserving cartridge. Thank you!

[@tarren85]

This video alone has sold me on the 375 I’ve been looking at. Thanks for a great video

[@perrypappous7617]

Very balanced comments on the 375. Well done, DD. Perry Pappous, California

[@MJJ375]

An excellent summary of one of my favorite cartridges. Your cartridge reviews are always excellent, a good balance of pros and cons, and your historical content is top notch. I’m heading out to the range today to check my 375 h&h’s accuracy with 250 gr gmx factory ammo. I’m bringing it with me to Texas next week for a whitetail hunt. I also have a 458 Lott, 300 weatherby, 300 win mag, 30-06, and 270 win to choose from, and I love all of them, but I am choosing the 375 this time just for fun. Thank you again for your very informative cartridge review videos!

[@edwardmurray2139]

@desertdogoutdoors1113 Thanks, really enjoyed this. I think the advantage of a 1-rifle African Safari is that if you are doing a walk-and-stalk safari, you may not necessarily find the animal on your list in the right sequence - you need only one rifle whether you find that Elephant, Buffalo, Lion or antelope first, unless a gunbearer brings your 2nd rifle along. You might get an opportunity to take a lion or buffalo when looking for antelope.

[@normanhoman7133]

A late friend owned a pre 64 in 375 H&H magnum a gift from his late father who used it in India. His father unfortunately I never met however I had the pleasure of reading his journals and he was a firm believer in the 243 winchester, 300 H&H magnum and his beloved 375 H&H magnum.

[@jasonmarquez5776]

Excellent video! I wish I could afford a 375 H&H. 😎✌

[@billrogus8889]

I just picked up my first 375 H&H in a Whitworth Mauser. Beautiful gun that a regular guy like me can afford. Your video was fantastic. Very informative and it made me feel good about my purchase. I may never make it to the dark continent, but I can anchor black bears in N. Wisconsin or bull elk in Colorado with the old 375! Keep making your great videos. Thank you.

[@stanpotter7764]

I have one of these too, and the .458 version. Love them both, esp the .375

[@fredfordham574]

Great Video thank you DD, greatly appreciated. I have a Ruger no1 in 375 H&H which I bought by chance while I was looking for a cheap Howa 300 WM to take water buffalo hunting in the Northern Territory Australia. I am glad the gun shop owner talked me into the 375 as more suitable for the job. I hand loaded 300gn Woodleigh in both solids FMJ and the Protected Point SP with 73 & 75 gn respectively of AR2209 (same as H4350) on advice fro Woodleigh. The load hit like Thors hammer, they went down fast and stayed down, the projectiles went clean through the animal at shots taken at around 100y. Shots taken at scrub bulls quartering away as we chased them by vehicle also where effective bringing them down in short order. I bought a box of Speer 235 gn Hot-Cor to try out as a flat shooting load on thin skinned medium game such as Red or Sambar deer, but after watching your video I think I should have opted for the Barnes 250gn TTSX, what do you think DD is the 235 gn any good going at 2900fps?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

the 235gr at 2900fps is fantastic. I have just never been able.to get the 235s to shoot as good as the 250s at about 2800fps. Where I live, bears are in the mix and I love the 250s better for those.

[@user-fl4wn9dn2c]

I have 2 375's I really like how good the round is and you can get some really high BC rounds and it doesn't burn Barrels and the brass really holds up well on reloads. I live in the midwest and visit TX often.. The 375 mag is great from Boar to Deer. Barnes expand amazingly.. I use some slow powder in mine and it is amazing how low and smooth the recoil is for the power level.. My 444 kicks MUCH worse. The versatility of the 375 is difficult to beat.. I bought mine for an Elk gun but came to realize it does everything well.

[@dlpogge]

What factory load would you recommend?

[@user-fl4wn9dn2c]

@@dlpogge Depending on what your hunting, most of the Hornady ammo does well for the price. It is easy and inexpensive to reload. maybe $1 a round.. I use slow powders and light charges. Makes an excellent round.

[@dlpogge]

@@user-fl4wn9dn2c Thanks. I don't load my own, so I am always looking for recommendations regarding factory ammo. I am planning a grizzly bear hunt next year and a I want to find something for my Sako 85 that is a good combination of accuracy, knockdown power, and tolerable recoil.

[@user-fl4wn9dn2c]

@@dlpogge No problem The 375 H&H is more of a push than sharp recoil.. The heaver bullets seem to be manageable.. If I were grizzly hunting I would probably go with Norma ammo.. maybe Hornady superpreformance.. But shoot one or two boxes 1/2 " make sure the point of are is the same and I would mix them in the rifle.. barnes bullets in either are great. The recoil won't matter with a grizzly.

[@claytonstoolbox]

Great video. I think your viewers would like to hear about the 9.3x62 that you referred to as well.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Excellent! According to my Speer manual "The 300 H & H and companion 375 H & H are probably the only bottle neck magnums in current use that really need the case belt for head spacing because of their shallow shoulders". The shallow shoulder does seem to make the felt recoil a push instead of a snap. Brass for hand loading is fairly expensive ($1 for Hornady, $2 for Nozler per case) but considering it is a specialized rifle, it would take a long time to go through 50 rounds of hand loads. A popular cartridge up here in Alaska for big bears.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Agreed on the H&H cartridges being the only bottle-neck cartridges that "need" the belt. Of course, the straight-wall cartridges like the 458's also need a belt or rim. The belt became popular on the magnums because most of the magnums were "wildcats" before the ammo companies adopted the cartridges. Even the early Weatherby cartridges were really wildcats. Because the H&H brass was head-spaced off the belt, it was super easy to fire-form brass for these wildcats. As more wildcats were made from those early wildcats, the belt just stuck around beyond it's useful life. I don't overwork the brass on my hunting ammo or extend it beyond about 5 loading cycles, so I have never had issues with belted cartridges.

[@jerrykeown753]

An outstanding cartridge from elk to Elephant! Impala and leopard too.

[@rdaugherty52]

Been out having fun today shooting my 375 Ruger my arm is turning blue. I watched your other video on recoil and I thought I am not going to be some wuss so I pulled off some shots standing and a few off the bench. It must have looked hilarious, after a shot from the bench went off before I was ready my trigger pull weight is too light i looked over at my friend that was videoing was laughing so hard tears were coming out I think I will bring the trigger weight up to 3 lbs. My rifle is too light it weighs around 7 lbs I am going to bring this up to 10 lbs and next time probably wear a pad on my shoulder. This rifle is definitely not the thing to go plinking with. I enjoy learning about these big rifles thanks for sharing.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Subscribe to my channel and watch my video titled "Big Bore Bolt-Action Rifles". I go over some simple techniques for handling recoil.

[@carycary5824]

You have a beautiful den/office. I wish I could afford an African hunt. I was lined up to go 25 years ago but with a bad back injury I had to cancel and have been disabled since. But I still love to hunt deer. Love your very informative videos brother!!!!❤

[@Kayak_233]

Sorry to hear that. You definitely need a good back and full mobility for African hunts. The truck rides can be long and brutal

[@TimberTramp]

I’d love a rundown of the 9.3x62 as I’m considering building one.

[@tim7052]

I've taken Cape Buff (1-shot kill) and African plains game with my FN 9.3x62. IMHO the 9.3x62 is a superb calibre, that's been proven to do it all (read what John "Pondoro" Taylor says about it) while fitting into a standard bolt action rifle with less recoil. I never considered the 9.3x62 before until my mate bought one (and later bequeathed it to me). We did a little research on it, and realised it was a truly great calibre: IMHO comes up to about 80% of a 375H, and through using it, it's fast taking over from my .30/06!! As long as you stay within its' limits (such as taking medium/large game not much further than 250m) I'm sure you won't regret building a 9.3x62.👍

[@robertejennings5400]

Great info. I didn't know about the 9.3 being the impetus for the design.

[@carycary5824]

I’ve owned two. A Model 70 and the one I own now is a Weatherby Mark V which I love. I wish I still had my M70 also. Great video sir.

[@masoudajvand1474]

Your presentation is perfect bro! Great video.

[@Freeeeeeeedoooooooom]

Great video sir ! I am looking to pick up a rifle in 375 H&H soon. I have been researching rifles and cartridges in order to find one for hunting deer/elk/moose in brown bear country. The 375 H&H fits the bill in my opinion. Thanks again for the informative content.

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

I used to manage a local farm and garden store. We started selling ammunition when Big Box Mart was the only place left to buy it locally. Almost every person with an interest in the matter eventually asked if we stocked 375 H&H; the prevailing opinion being that any "real" ammunition purveyor would stock it. The answer was "yes" of course. It was not a hot seller but it did move. Odd when one considers that there is no game locally that one would need it for here in Upstate New York...but it speaks to the utility of the cartridge.

[@kroisostreasure]

Found this 375 H&H review very informative - thank you!

[@oncall21]

Beware the man with one rifle. I run 300gr Woodleigh SPRN projectiles in my Sako. Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@justinschmidt4692]

I travel to Africa with a 7mm mag and .375 H&H. Works great for me. I always suggest you travel to Africa with 2 guns.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Always.

[@MrJtin69]

For me it's 25-06 or 220 swift and for anything bigger than deer I use 375 hh magnum

[@arthurshingler2025]

As I recall it was designed as a "Lion rifle"..... Eventually people started shooting bigger stuff with it... includes the "Big Five". That's when it started to become an "all around" shoot everything, kinda rifle caliber. I love mine!

[@fritzd2116]

I dearly miss my old Ruger Magnum 375 H&H. I only put around ~650rds through mine, but what a delight to shoot, even with 300gr pills loaded to 2600fps. Just a fun cartridge with an incredible history.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Desert Dog, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with the 375H&H. My M70 Safari gun is, like you said, fun to shoot due to the relatively mild recoil, considering the energy it delivers. Great video!

[@danielelbert6365]

Enjoyed this video, but little point of correction when it comes to recoil. Personally, I've tried various types of ammunition. So, if you go for Federal, you might be right, the recoil is very much comparable to the 30.06. Going for, let's say, Hornady, you feel the kick. Getting uncomfortable to fire when you load Hornady High Energy ammunition, whose recoil I would rather compare to a .416. All in all, works for me on everything from Warthog to Hippo. Greetings from beautiful Zambia!

[@davidmuir7711]

The recoil of the Win. Safari Express I shoot is way beyond a 30.06 kick. Me no bwana Tarzan but me plenty rugged and I would describe it as a savage kick, heap big oomph. Me no fear. Me respect boo coo. Great video.

[@i.o.3563]

Thanks, nice one yet again! I'd add, 375 actually is more or less perfect for cats and large antelopes.

[@dennisschell5543]

Jack O'Connor used "ol Betsy" his M-70 .375 a lot. Great old round! 😎

[@jacoklopper4772]

Great video! My favorite cartridge of all

[@cozyrules6250]

375 is a shoulder buster I love it one shots ok but try a few in a row beautiful

[@itypefaster]

Always like your videos, it's like sitting down with a friend to sip some whiskey, until next time.

[@seeratlasdtyria4584]

you r so right as to reloading possibilities. I have some 220 grain hand loads that knock trophy mule deer bucks down like a hammer. I go up to 250 gr for elk. As for dangerous game, the archer Fred Bear ALWAYS had a pro guide with a 375 standing just our of camera behind him when he went for Kodiak Bears :) (the man was no dummy)

[@darrelldowns7437]

I really enjoy your videos, keep them coming please

[@benlaubacher7462]

Absolutely a classic!! It's Africa's 3006!!! Great video..

[@michaelgarcia1251]

Very Good Info.... Im getting my First .375 Winchester M70 . And im glad i saw your Video.

[@backinblack1982]

Heck yes Desert Dog! I've been waiting for this one!!

[@ammocraft]

I love my 375H&H, and it’s a gun everyone should have in the safe....but I agree with you: When it comes to DG, I’d take my 458Lott, and when it comes to more regular hunting, then a 7mm, 30cal, or 338WM is my first choice. I’ve also got a 9.3x62, and whilst it’s an amazing calibre, it’s not a patch on a 375 with modern powders and a 300gn bullet.

[@heerkrupp64]

I have some news that might be of interest to some people in America and beyond, Woodleigh are making bullets in some Cals at the moment, with some luck they should be back to normal at the end of this year, or early next year. To me that is fantastic news, a lot of people me included thought that would be the end of their great product, luckily they are back on their feet.

[@chrisp.5272]

I love my 30.06 Springfield, & .300 Winchester Magnum. I would love a .375H&H for Alaskan big game, and so I can have an “elephant” gun in the collection.

[@jg7857]

Very good information. Thank you.

[@j.dalemorgan2975]

Great video!. Love your insights.

[@jeffnunes9780]

I sure don’t need one of these, but I’d love to have an M70 .375. I cut my teeth reading Jack O’Connor.

[@BrandonViani]

valuable perspective

[@NordicRifleman]

Thanks for another great video. Happy to see that you share your own experiences, preferences and conclusions. I think many people would fall into the trap of presenting the 375 H&H overly positive in a video like this.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Thank you.

[@davidstecher1171]

Loved your video! How about to make one about the Mauser 9.3mm x 62mm cartridge? I'm interested to hear your opnion. Hehehe... thanks! Keep up the good work!👍

[@danielelbert6365]

Great cartridge, called "The German .375". Thing is, it's by far less common and also lacks the kick of a .375 H&H

[@tim7052]

I've taken Cape Buff (1-shot kill) and African plains game with my 9.3x62. IMHO within 250m the 9.3x62 is a superb calibre, that's been proven to do it all (read what John "Pondoro" Taylor says about it) while fitting into a standard bolt action rifle with less recoil. Its accepted that NEITHER the 375HH nor the 9.3x62 are "charge-stopping" calibres, so IMHO you'd be an idiot to go after "dangerous game" (DG) without a true heavy calibre for back-up. For thick-skinned DG [cape buff, hippo, ele and croc(?)] both calibres rely upon the precise placement, and straight-line penetration, of their respective projectiles to get the job done (Note: the 286gr 9.3x62 projectile has the same sectional density as the 300gr 375HH). IMHO I don't agree with what this guy says about the 375HH being a great rifle for those who are "recoil shy" - because it isn't. No question, due to it's very large case capacity, the 375 kicks!! But the 9.3x62 - with an equally proven record in taking DG - has only a little more recoil than a .30/06 (so, all things being equal, ammo is cheaper than the 375HH). PH Kevin Robertson has a 9.3x62 which he uses as a DG client rifle for those who are either small-framed or "recoil shy" which he states has taken over 600 cape buffalo to date. But where the 375HH outshines the 9.3x62 is in effective range (velocity and trajectory). Using the same projectile weights at 250m - and in having a smaller case capacity - the 9.3x62 has the trajectory of a rainbow, with a marked drop in velocity that limits it's effective use beyond 250m. But it's precisely in these aspects that the 375HH shines: being flatter shooting and having the velocity to efficiently take medium sized game out to 350m - which is why it's regarded today as an all-round calibre. 👍

[@ej7447]

Very good video....great caliber.....

[@leeadams5941]

Loved it, Ditto on David, how about one on the 9.3 x 62 mm...never owned one but always interested in it.

[@nicktou1991]

Perfect video 😮

[@hermannrexroth6489]

Guess what! The 9.3 Mauser is still alive and gains popularity again.

[@carlpretorius1584]

The 9.3 x 62 is very accurate, recoil is low and it is an excellent game getter.

[@martinstiastny7679]

I hunt with a Blaser. The 9.3x62 has become a favorite of mine. I'm bringing it back to Africa in 2022.

[@brandonbentley8532]

Now what about the 9x57 Mauser cartridge? Few know how to even reload it and purchasing rounds are currently going for 96usd for 20 rounds!!!

[@martinstiastny7679]

@@brandonbentley8532 9.3x57 or 9.5x57 ? I have no experience with either cartridge. I was intrigued with the 9.3x62 because of my readings from old hunters. Since I was a Blaser fan, it was a natural for me. I also hunt with a 416 Remington, so I had no need for a 375. If you're in the states, contact Graf and Sons because they have brass. You can try Old Western Scrounger if you want loaded ammo. Good luck.

[@tim7052]

I've taken Cape Buff (1-shot kill) and African plains game with my FN 9.3x62. IMHO the 9.3x62 is a superb calibre, that's been proven to do it all (read what John "Pondoro" Taylor says about it) while fitting into a standard bolt action rifle with less recoil. I never considered the 9.3x62 before until my mate bought one (and later bequeathed it to me). We did a little research on it, and realised it was a truly great calibre: IMHO comes up to about 80% of a 375H, and through using it, it's fast taking over from my .30/06!! As long as you stay within its' limits (such as taking medium/large game not much further than 250m) I'm sure you won't go far wrong.👍

[@jimb8904]

Hello... i. Found. This. Video. Very. Informative. As. In. The. Same. Ways. Your. .35. Whelan. Videos. Are... i. Have. Enjoyed. All. Videos. Of. Yours. On. Those. Subjects. I. Appreciate. All. Your. Efforts. To. Bring. Good. Information. And. Being. Educational. With. Such.....have. a. Nice. Day...

[@leeadams5941]

Been waiting for this one, got a .375 Mod 70 coming, now one on 338/378 please

[@trebor357shot]

Learned a VERY long time ago the truth of an old saying, about men and their hunting rifle of choice: "Beware the man with just one gun, odds are he knows how to use it.". Everyone in my family (cousins, uncles & various friends) were fans of the .30-06 and it always "worked". I read Jack O'Connor, tried a .270, in a Winchester Model 70 (yes, I drank the Kool-Aid), and, living in the northeast, it worked just fine. Difference was that the relatives also used to run with the "flavors of the month" and shooting to "minute

[@keithlucas6260]

Yep, the .22 do it all squirrel gun....I was waiting for it to be mentioned.

[@Justacook74]

Love my cz 550 in 375 H&H, it shoots same hole at 50 and 100yds.

[@davewinter2688]

Since my first comment on this video four months ago I have obtained a copy of Jack O’Connor’s “The Rifle Book”. It is a Second Edition, Revised from 1964. Ironically just a couple of hours ago I was reading in a chapter about scope mounts that he took the scopes off of two rifles to have them shipped to Africa for a 1959 safari. What two rifles you ask? A 375 H&H and a 30-06! No mention of a 270. LOL! Sorry to disappoint you youngsters who think Jack hunted every thing with the 270. Happy hunting boys and girls!😊

[@dennisschell5543]

How silly are you?!? You know little about Jack... 😒

[@davewinter2688]

@@dennisschell5543 Really? Still posting from your mother’s basement? You’re either not well read or you don’t read well. Or maybe you don’t understand some words. I’ve been reading Jack O’Connor for over sixty years. Although he championed the 270 Winchester and influenced thousands of hunters, including me to purchase a 270 it was not necessarily his one and only favorite. He hunted a variety of game with a lot of different rifle/cartridge combinations. In his “Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns “, in chapter 15 entitled the Big-Game Rifle O’Connor wrote that if he was allowed to have only one rifle to hunt the world over it would be a .375 H&H. He went on to write that if he was allowed two rifles the second would be a 270 Winchester. No doubt a good combination. In the same chapter he also said that he really didn’t see much need for the 375 in North America. He also wrote that the 30-06 was more versatile than the 270 for a number of reasons. In reality Jack O’Connor was never a one rifle hunter. He always advocated matching an appropriate cartridge to the game. For his dangerous game hunts in Africa and India he never used anything less than 375 H&H. He favorite, which he also championed, was the 416 Rigby. He also use a little known number, the 450 Watts, which pretty is much identical to the .458 Lott. I repeat, Jack O’Connor did not hunt EVERYTHING with the 270 Winchester. You should learn to read before running your silly mouth.

[@coupe437]

i see ya got a 550cz have 2 one in 375 and one in 300 h&h, i shoot my ruger number one the most in 375 it has a right hand cast stock on it with 1 1/2 inch drop been shooting it for 20 years, it takes all game down here in the usa

[@barnyardbrio7597]

good job!

[@samuel4568]

Shot my 1 and only bull elephant with a 375 h&h m70. 300 grain solid to the right eat at 40m. It went straight down.

[@MrJtin69]

235 grain works beautiful for white tail and 250 for elk

[@bigredone1030]

Love my 375 h&h xbolt with a nightforce 5-20x56 on it. Im looking for a 1000 yard range to see how far I can get it to

[@kylelaw7210]

I would have liked to hear your thoughts on 375H&H vs 416 Remington Magnum and vs 35 Whelen.

[@deanstout1134]

Great video!

[@maxwelm7408]

Just got a mod 70 classic super express in.375 H&H magnum. And I know that’s one gun coming to me to my grave

[@borkwoof696]

Congratulations on the rifle of a lifetime!

[@maxwelm7408]

@@borkwoof696 thank you and it’s been only fired 20 rounds from brand new

[@MrGurosa]

Thanks for a good vid. I would like your opinion on the 9,3x62. Not as a dangerous game cartridge maybe, but everything else. Have you hunted with it?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I love 9.3x62, but not as a dangerous game cartridge of course. It's often hard for me to chose between the 9.3x62 and the 35 Whelen.

[@7berger7]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 9,3x62 was my first bolt in 98' DWM system, when I was a young hunter. Following my father's advice , who always used 7x57r in a Suhler Drilling, only in Germany but for round 50 years of hunting . He just teached me that a 9,3x62 forgives bad shots , which can happen to a " rookie " . I still hold the 9,3x62 and since some years a .375H&H in '98 system . If it woud be allowed to use it legal in Africa on dangerous game, Id choose my 9,3 . I use it far longer than .375 , that's the reason why . Recoil in both calibres are softer than .30-06. That's my personal feeling . Take care, stay healthy and please carry on with your reports - they are excellent ! Waidmannsheil

[@tim7052]

The 9.3x62 is still legal in Africa for dangerous game as it's considered a "grandfathered" calibre in respect of it's proven track record in having consistently taken such game since 1908. Indeed, in 2018 I took my last buffalo in South Africa with my FN9.3x62 - where everyone I met saying it IS a great calibre for buffalo (with the understanding, that since NEITHER the 375HH or 9.3x62 are considered as "charge-stopper" calibres, you must hunt with adequate back-up if needed). FYI I rolled my buff with a single frontal right shoulder shot, with the 286gr projectile that was found under the rear left rib. Superb straight line penetration!! 👍

[@heerkrupp64]

It's hard to argue with what you have said, here in Australia it's a big favorite for certain hunting, especially for our Sambar deer.But I think the Rigby 416 is better, for just the same things as what the 375 will do, the best 375 made I think, was the old Sako L61r it was light, but not to light, it was the perfect rifle, I think in this cal weight wise. but they are hard to get, well they are just about impossible to get here, In your Country it might be different.

[@highcountryrob5534]

G’day Harry,nice to see an Aussie hunting Sambar with a magnum caliber.I reckon that 20 years ago a lot more Sambar hunters were using bigger guns.Lately I’ve noticed the new hunters going for the long range bombing calibers.Yes I love my 375hh but I also love my 30-06 and 9.3x74R.Safe hunting,Rob.

[@heerkrupp64]

@@highcountryrob5534 G"day Rob, yes the scene has changed, I love the 30-06 to, in my ZG-47 Brno,.I like the old Sako models in L579 and L61R , yeah the 9.3x74R is popular here to, also with the 9.3x62, I had a custom rifle in 9.3x64 Brenneke for quite a few years.

[@highcountryrob5534]

Both my 06 and my 375 are Sako’s L691’s and the 9.3 is a Chapuis double.I use these rifles to hunt and I’m very happy with them.As long as your out hunting that’s the main thing.Bring on the colder weather.

[@heerkrupp64]

@@highcountryrob5534They are good models, yes any day outside is a good day, especially hunting. It wont be long now the cooler weather will hit soon, let the plans begin.

[@carlyoung8145]

Thanks for the great video! May I ask if you are talking about.375 H&H or .375 H&H magnum?

[@davhuf3496]

Great cartridge!

[@mikechess5081]

For African trips I prefer .416 Rigby and 7MM Remington Magnum as My battery

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

416 Remington Mag and 30-06 here. Why bring a "do it all rifle" when I can bring two specialized rifles. I'm surprised this video didn't piss more people off.

[@Oculus729]

The best thing about the 375 H&H (for the average North American hunter) is how many other cartridges it was the parent for.

[@tim7052]

We get it - you're a fan. But I agree it is a great calibre that was designed and produced from British expertise. 👍

[@airsoftwild7155]

I like the new subtitles at least I haven’t seen them before

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I don't add subtitles. You must have the feature turned on. Sometimes, people accidently click the "CC" button on the lower right of the screen.

[@airsoftwild7155]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 no I meant the like the slides in-between the scenes

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

@@airsoftwild7155 Gotcha. Thanks for the feedback.

[@OliverKlozoff69420]

I’m surprised that the 375 Ruger didn’t get a mention. I know it doesn’t have the availability or mystique of the H&H, but I think it has been severely overlooked.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Watch my "416 Remington Magnum" video. My opinion of the 416 Ruger would also apply to the 375 Ruger. A solution looking for a problem that didn't exist. And a poor attempt at that (Only one rifle chambered in it, which is inferior to many of the other rifles. Limited ammo availability. Cartridge is dying a slow death).

[@falba1492]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 - Not to mention it has over 20% more recoil using similar loads at equivalent speeds. I looked into it, and came away wondering why an informed person would consider the 375 Ruger. Rifle and ammo availability are dismal. More recoil, less accuracy.

[@OliverKlozoff69420]

@@falba1492 20% more recoil? Where did you pull that out of? I have both a 375HH (24 inch barrel) and a 375Ruger (20 inch barrel) and the velocities are almost identical and the recoil is not perceivable. The 375 Ruger hasn’t taken off because meritocracy is not applicable in the hunting world. 375 H&H will always be favored because of the history and prestige. But as someone with experience with both calibers, I’d use the H&H for Africa and the Ruger for Alaska.

[@falba1492]

@@OliverKlozoff69420 www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm This is a very reputable web site. Checkout the numbers for yourself.

[@OliverKlozoff69420]

@@falba1492 I take it that you didn’t read the text before the data. To be honest I don’t find the numbers of much interest since recoil is subjective as stated in your link and (due to my physical stature) I do not suffer from recoil sensitivity. Hell, my pretty little wife can shoot a 375 h&h or Ruger because she knows what she’s doing. This “felt recoil” measurement is just proof that North American hunters and becoming soft and spoiled. I do not totally dismiss the author’s findings of research, I just think that a full healthy grown male should be able to handle a medium bore rifle. Maybe I’m wrong, men these days tend to be pretty emasculated. Wouldn’t be surprised to see most North American hunters cry about a shoulder ouchy after shooting even a 30-06. Give the baby his 6.5 CM so he won’t get hurt no more.

[@ulysses8859]

I think you did a very nice piece on the .375 DD and I must agree with you instead of a crescent wrench as one gets some years behind them it is always best if possible to use the precise instrument for the job if it is affordable. By the way my grandson exchanged his Browning X bolt from 7mmRemington Magnum to 7mm-08 he watched your video on 7mm's and did a little more research on them, I think he made a wise choice. I bought the rifle in the caliber he asked for, Kids! But at least he's picking up a book so I'm thankful for that. Once again great job DD. I had a friend who purchased a .375 to hunt Alaska at the time I had a .458 Win Mag in a Ruger #1 Tropical rifle got it from Weatherby while they were still in LA. We would take them out to A zone and off hand shoot, lotta fun, lotta fun! Your video brought back those memories. You and Becca stay safe and thanks.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Headed to A-zone tomorrow morning to put some quail on the grill!

[@ulysses8859]

Desert Dog Outdoors, Like I've said DD, you are living my dreams so please keep up the great life I truly enjoy your adventures.

[@billherber7269]

Nice job.

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Until the mid 50s the 9.3x62 was the most popular medium in use by resident African hunters only then did the .375 H&H sf surpass it. Winchester M70 made that happen. When I was a kid I watched an old 8mm b&w home movie where a lady hunter used the 9.3x62 Mauser with solids to take a big Bull Elephant one brain shot put him down and then the requisite insurance shot. I have hunted with both cartridges cant go wrong with either

[@tim7052]

Agreed! With the rider (and this goes when hunting DG with the 375HH too) that back up with a "charge-stopper" calibre is essential should the situ get dicey. 👍

[@leonardmorgan359]

Well. The 30-06 is one of those cartridges that has that following of a do it all cartridge jack of all trades master of none. I think that concept is a bit misguided. Yes. Both are incredibly versatile and would serve a plethora of hunting applications but in my mind, a 30 caliber bullet is such a great medium to large game cartridge and a 375 caliber is such a good large to potentially dangerous game cartridge. A 375 is probably best suited for big animals that may potentially wanna eat you I.e. lions tigers bears oh my! In that role. I can’t find a cartridge that can quite equal it. The ease of mild recoil and very good knock down capability. I can’t find fault for one to pair a 30-06 with a 375 especially for Alaska. Such a classic battery of rifles. Add a 22 lr and a 12 guage a man is set for anything the world throws at him

[@carycary5824]

I was shooting Hornady Heavy Magnum running out at 2870 fps. I is a kicker!!!!! 270grns. Whew!!!

[@zachightower6698]

Based on your experience hunting large game in different locations. What round has the best ammo availability both in the US and internationally? 375 H&H, 416 Rem Mag, or 458 Win Mag?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

375 H&H will be the easiest to find.

[@tylermettler3906]

Good morning, I know you don't like sharing reload data. But what powder were you using? When you loaded your 250 grain TTSx's. ?

[@joetamaccio9475]

Well done

[@backinblack1982]

I'm interested in the .375 Weatherby

[@vernonlarson7016]

I have a 375 rum. Rl26 260 accubonds. 3090 fps. Its nasty. Alot of teeth rattling

[@djhappybird1314]

Desert 🐶 what powder do you find works best for the 375h&h? Thinking of working up a load for 250 grain ttsx after watching this. Any starting info is helpful. Cheers! 🍻

[@Idahoguy10157]

The 9.3x62 Mauser preceded the 375 H&H. They both fill the same role

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Except the 375 has more punch. Which is why the 9.3x62 isn't legal for dangerous game in several countries.

[@tim7052]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 The 9.3x62 is still legal in Africa for dangerous game as it's considered a "grandfathered" calibre in many African countries in respect of it's proven track record in having consistently taken such game since 1908. Indeed, in 2018 I took my last buffalo in South Africa with my FN9.3x62 - where everyone I met saying it IS a great calibre for buffalo (with the understanding, that since NEITHER the 375HH or 9.3x62 are considered as "charge-stopper" calibres, you must hunt with adequate back-up if needed). FYI I rolled my buff with a single frontal right shoulder shot, with the 286gr projectile that was found under the rear left rib. Superb straight line penetration!! 👍

[@johnhutcheson8869]

Have a four digit SN# .375 H & H from the now long gone Winchester Custom Shop. Is there a way to get a letter that would specify the rate of twist....or would a gunsmith be able to scope it to determine?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Barrel twist rate can easily be determined by using a cleaning rod. Google it, it's an easy process.

[@mikechess5081]

I take my 375H&H hunting hogs. I line them up and get "two for one"

[@paulsimmons5726]

A true Quigley shot, get the most from every round!

[@africantwin173]

.458 lott does the job, even for squirrels

[@Abecam45]

what other books would your recommend to read on african rifles, big game hunting? could be fiction or nonfiction

[@norbertodisummo5022]

What is your opinion on the .375 ruger caliber ?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

an exact ballistic copy of what already exists, only with poor rifle brass and ammo availability. It's works just like the H&H. Who cares about the shorter action; obviously nobody because it's almost a dead cartridge.

[@williamfeldner9356]

Would you buy a 375 in Winchester Model 70 in Alaskan or Safari Express Rifles

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I have both and love them both; but they are made for different purposes. The Alaskan is made for traditional hunting distances (longer barrel, Monte Carlo stock, free floated, folding sight for low scope mounting). The Safari Express is designed for short-range encounters (Shorter barrel, barrel band sling swivel, straight comb stock with express sights, dual cross-bolts, extra recoil lug on barrel).

[@daveaver]

Is there a sweet spot on barrel length (250-300g)?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Anywhere between 22-25" is great IMO. In real testing I have seen done (barrel cut in recrown in 1" increments), the 375 H&H will lose 30-40 FPS with every inch. But the old H&H does great in short barrels with very little muzzle blast, compared to some of the other magnums that suffer form over-bore conditions. And because the H&H is a pretty high-velocity cartridge that will be used at shorter distances, a little velocity loss might not be a big deal. I wouldn't hesitate to make a dedicated DG rifle in 375H&H with a 21" barrel; but if I planned to shoot lighter bullets fast for elk and moose, I would welcome a longer 25" barrel.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

BTW, great question. I forgot to add that to the video.

[@Capstick58]

Thank you sir

[@JohnyBravo44]

It’s very hard to find Winchester 70 Alaskan or Safari nowadays