New Acquisition

[filmjunkie4ever]

Today ladies and gents, I bought my first smokeless big bore rifle. I’ve had this one on the bucket list for some time and although I have no earthly use for it at this time besides a “fun gun” I picked it up.

No pictures yet but soon will follow. It’s a Winchester Model 70 Post ‘64. It has a Redfield 2.75x fixed power scope in Redfield rings and mounts. The trigger is a bit heavy but has no creep. I will need to replace the old rubber vented kick pad with a Pachmayer decelerator.

It’s a heavy rifle thank goodness, as .375 H&H Magnums are known to kick. I have a few 300 grain bullets, brass and dies on the way although I will probably go with something in the 260/270 grain range.

Any good middle of the road loads to share?

Will post pics when I can!


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[filmjunkie4ever]

Here are pics!!

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[gerry]

Congrats on the 375. I have mostly experience with the 375 Ruger instead of the good old H&H but friends I know did well with RL 15 and bullets in the 260-270 gr range. The 260 gr AccuBond was my favourite. The 235 gr Speer and 250 gr Sierra are excellent bullets and surprisingly tough, the 250-260 gr tipped mono bullets are very good too. Have fun with your new rifle!

 

[SJB358]

The Nosler Accuracy load with RL15 shot excellent in my 375 Improved. Not real fast, but about 2600 or so.

Cool rifle. Congrats.

 

[salmonchaser]

I’ve had great luck with RL15 (71 gr)and 260 gr. Partitions.


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[JD338]

Congratulations on your new big bore.
The 375 H&H is a classic. You are going to have fun with it.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

69 grains of RL-15 and the 260 gr AccuBond works well. Accurate & lethal.

Guy

 

[jmad_81]

That is a heck of an acquisition! Congrats. I really like the 260 AB out of my 375 Ruger. I have smashed a few elk with it....I REALLY LIKE IT! Hope you will as well.

 

[ShadeTree]

Nice rifle. Heck of a cartridge. Congrats on a fine purchase. Your shoulder might not be so proud of you though. :lol:

 

[Silent Sam]

Tons of good loads for the 375 H&H. I would start with appropriate powder(s) you already use. I shoot 250gr Sierras, Win 760, Win primers and Remington brass. I only push them to 2700fps. Trajectory very similar to a 180gr 30-06 load. Recoil is very manageable and much less than full house 270gr or 300gr loads. Less felt recoil than my 338 WM with any factory 200gr load or heavier. Other than a coastal brown bear I would use that load on anything on the continent. You'll be hard pressed to find a "bad" 375 bullet for hunting.