My brother stumbled on a SS synthetic stocked Remington 700 in .375 H&H. It has a Leupold VXII 3-9 scope. Neither of us has any experience with this cartridge. Ammo seems to be pleantiful but expensive. A box of Remington 270 gr was $50. I would be interested in hearing any feedback you guys have on this rifle/cartridge.
SS Remington 700 in 375 H&H
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The very old .375 Holland & Holland is one of the truly great rifle cartridges. It can anchor any big game animal that walks and it offers outstanding accuracy for a big bore cartridge. It also offers about all the recoil that most people want to enjoy especially when fired from benchrest. Reloading the .375 is very easy and will save considerable money over the cost of factory ammo. I owned and shot a .375 Mauser for several years and really enjoyed working with the cartridge. Your brother did great!
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If you don't already reload, start. That is if you want to shoot that rifle with any regularity.
It is a great cartridge.
It is a great cartridge.
Great old cartridge; Had a 1952 Model 70 in .375. When I was a kid the recoil was stiff but ok. Eventually it got to be too much, plus I couldn't justify it. (Did take it along for a bear discourager up in the old NWT, though, where it was as comfort.)
Impressive round as the 270 grain bullet has the same basic trajectory as a 180 grain '06. Much smash 'em.
Somewhat expensive to reload (components) but factory ammo is just plain ridiculous. Some people have good luck with cast bullets for smaller game with it, so it gives you about the equivalent of a .38-55.
I still sort of miss mine.
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Impressive round as the 270 grain bullet has the same basic trajectory as a 180 grain '06. Much smash 'em.
Somewhat expensive to reload (components) but factory ammo is just plain ridiculous. Some people have good luck with cast bullets for smaller game with it, so it gives you about the equivalent of a .38-55.
I still sort of miss mine.
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One of the reasons I have one is it can hunt just about anything that walks,true some say it's not so good on elephants and Cape Buff and the like but that's because many fools decided it could stop one of those that was charging.....
Nu-hn it can't,with a scope and some distance between you and the big stuff and a GOOD shot it can do alright,but if you PO a tusker and try to stop him from running you over you just made qualification for a Darwin award
I've yet to hunt with mine but have read up on it,I have no worries as the biggest thing I want to chase (maybe) is the big bears and for that the .375 is more then fine,and for deer it's a case of "overkill good!"
One thing to you two-check the eye relief on the 3-9,if it's not enough you'll be in the ER for scope removal from your skull!
Nu-hn it can't,with a scope and some distance between you and the big stuff and a GOOD shot it can do alright,but if you PO a tusker and try to stop him from running you over you just made qualification for a Darwin award
I've yet to hunt with mine but have read up on it,I have no worries as the biggest thing I want to chase (maybe) is the big bears and for that the .375 is more then fine,and for deer it's a case of "overkill good!"
One thing to you two-check the eye relief on the 3-9,if it's not enough you'll be in the ER for scope removal from your skull!
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All I know is ammo is too high for me to keep shooting it with any kind of regularity. Any time the cartridge is longer than your hand it's a pretty good feeling 
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A great gun. Mine has a Weaver 2.5 X 7 scope on Weaver 2 pc. base & Weaver SS rings. The package weighs 7.6 lbs. Not for the recoil sensitive but a great "in the brush" gun for bear country.
My gun benifited greatly from glass bed & floating the barrel. It now shoots under 1 in. at 100 yds. if I do my part.
The perfect moose/bear gun that has range & power to spare for elk country.
If you wanted a "plinker" - It's not. You got a SUPER do it all rifle. I have taken several grouse with mine. The bullet is as big as their head so it's hard to miss.
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My gun benifited greatly from glass bed & floating the barrel. It now shoots under 1 in. at 100 yds. if I do my part.
The perfect moose/bear gun that has range & power to spare for elk country.
If you wanted a "plinker" - It's not. You got a SUPER do it all rifle. I have taken several grouse with mine. The bullet is as big as their head so it's hard to miss.
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I had a well used pre-64 Model 70 that I used for several years for elk hunting. It was pretty big and heavy, but I made a few shots with it and killed elk that I would not have tried with a lighter rifle like a .30-06 or .270 Win. I never had to wonder whether I had enough power in my hands to make the shot. I finally got out the "big kicker" phase and the 375 got sold. I kind of wish I had it back now. It really was a "do everything" rifle.
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I enjoy shooting the 375 and in Alaska it provided me a lot of "security". I never got to shoot any big animals with it but its bullet will do a job on a spruce tree.
Question is what will you do with it after it is bought? I still have mine after 20 years, but it is not shot at the range very often.
Question is what will you do with it after it is bought? I still have mine after 20 years, but it is not shot at the range very often.
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I have one made on a Remington 1917 action. On the heavy side, not as bad recoil as some say. More of a big, heavy push.
Mine has a variable low power Leupold on it. Never intended it to be long range gun.
I Stocked up on reloading components Years ago. Haven't shot it for a Long time. Just did an inventory of "stuff" earlier. Surprised myself with How Much 375 H & H components I have. I could flood the local market.
Lots of fun with gas checked cast bullets.
I should dust it off for kicks and giggles at the range for the "younger" crowd with the ARs..... Line up the 300 gr Solids, I should polish them first.
Hmmmm, wonder if I can still hit the metal plate at 200 yards standing up? I could over 30 years ago.....
I have one made on a Remington 1917 action. On the heavy side, not as bad recoil as some say. More of a big, heavy push.
Mine has a variable low power Leupold on it. Never intended it to be long range gun.
I Stocked up on reloading components Years ago. Haven't shot it for a Long time. Just did an inventory of "stuff" earlier. Surprised myself with How Much 375 H & H components I have. I could flood the local market.
Lots of fun with gas checked cast bullets.
I should dust it off for kicks and giggles at the range for the "younger" crowd with the ARs..... Line up the 300 gr Solids, I should polish them first.
Hmmmm, wonder if I can still hit the metal plate at 200 yards standing up? I could over 30 years ago.....
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