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.375 H&H on a South Carolina Whitetail
20 October 2020, 00:16
SCLawyer.375 H&H on a South Carolina Whitetail
Friends - I'm heading to Zimbabwe a year from last month with CMS. I bought a Ruger M77 in .375H&H, mounted a Leopold 3x9x40, and bought 300g Swift A-Frames. I wanted to try the gun out on something more exciting than cardboard; so I took it deer hunting and was not disappointed. He ran about 10 yards bleeding like the proverbial pig. I hope the buffalo does the same.
Also, thanks to AR for the enormous amount of helpful information. This will be my first trip over; and I cannot imagine having planned this hunt without the information here.
Best,
20 October 2020, 01:01
MARK H. YOUNGAs your finding out the "3-7-5" works remarkably well on anything if the guy pulling trigger does his part.
Congrats on a nice buck!
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 20 October 2020, 01:03
Beretta682Equote:
Originally posted by SCLawyer:
Friends - I'm heading to Zimbabwe a year from last month with CMS. I bought a Ruger M77 in .375H&H, mounted a Leopold 3x9x40, and bought 300g Swift A-Frames. I wanted to try the gun out on something more exciting than cardboard; so I took it deer hunting and was not disappointed. He ran about 10 yards bleeding like the proverbial pig. I hope the buffalo does the same.
Also, thanks to AR for the enormous amount of helpful information. This will be my first trip over; and I cannot imagine having planned this hunt without the information here.
Best,
Very nice - what county ?
Mike
20 October 2020, 01:07
SCLawyerThe greatest county = Edgefield.
20 October 2020, 01:22
BiebsWelcome to AR. And yes, the 375 has many uses!
20 October 2020, 01:27
218 BeeI did the very same thing a BUNCH of years ago...took my then new .375 deer hunting because I wanted to be completely familiar with it before my first safari.
I spotted a nice buck picking up post oak acorns and slipped to about 75 yards of him, took a rest against a tree and drove a 300 grain Partition through both shoulders. At the shot, he dropped straight down and rolled onto his side. As he'd fallen towards me, the exit wound was on top...a tear in the hide about the side of my thumbnail. Rolling him over, the entry wound wasn't even visible, just a large drop of blood leaking through the hair. I dressed him on the spot, then hauled him back to camp. A buddy (knowing I was hunting with my 375) couldn't wait to see the devastation from my "cannon". After looking him over inside and out, he stood back with a confused look on his face. "Man, I mess 'em up worse with a .270...) was his observation.
Holland's .375 really does serve well for both the large and the small stuff.
Have a great time in Zim. If this is your first trip, I'm envious...we all only get ONE first safari!
Mark
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20 October 2020, 04:11
AilsaWheelsLearned to hunt in Tanzania. Remember how exciting it was to shoot my first whitetail.
I guess it is a matter of perspective.
Great looking buck.
You will have a fantastic hunt in Zimbabwe.
20 October 2020, 05:13
ledvmOutstanding! Thanks for the report and have fun in Zim.
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20 October 2020, 05:14
JefffiveI'm tired of people using these under-powered peashooters on deer...
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20 October 2020, 06:02
LHeym500That is a big South Carolina buck.
I use my 375 Ruger the same way.
20 October 2020, 06:16
wesley timmermanCongrats on a nice buck. Get use to your rifle like you are doing. The next best thing you did was pick CMS for your safari, you will have a great hunt with them. I am in Greenwood and loved my hunt with CMS. Continued good luck.
20 October 2020, 10:30
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20 October 2020, 16:49
bwanajayWelcome aboard! Thanks for posting.
20 October 2020, 20:03
FjoldThat's great!
I learned something new today, I didn't know that Ruger was chambering the M77 in 375 H&H, I thought that they were just doing their Ruger cartridges in the African models.
When I lived in South Carolina all my deer hunting was done with a 12 gauge or a 44 mag.
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20 October 2020, 20:12
clayman216Nice deer and nice rifle. I have used mine on many plains game animals over the years and found the same thing, very little meat damage with my 300 grain Barnes TSX loads. There is to me no too much gun unless the shooter cannot handle it. In your case you can and have likely become another of the great many who love the 375 H$H, the gun that is often said to be the one gun to hunt the world. Enjoy your rifle and your safari, you will be well armed.
20 October 2020, 20:13
clayman216quote:
Originally posted by clayman216:
Nice deer and nice rifle. I have used mine on many plains game animals over the years and found the same thing, very little meat damage with my 300 grain Barnes TSX loads. There is to me no too much gun unless the shooter cannot handle it. In your case you can and have likely become another of the great many who love the 375 H$H, the gun that is often said to be the one gun to hunt the world. Enjoy your rifle and your safari, you will be well armed.
20 October 2020, 20:17
LHeym500quote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
That's great!
I learned something new today, I didn't know that Ruger was chambering the M77 in 375 H&H, I thought that they were just doing their Ruger cartridges in the African models.
When I lived in South Carolina all my deer hunting was done with a 12 gauge or a 44 mag.
It is the 375 HH Ruger Safari Magnum MKII.
It was discontinued shortly after when the Hawkeye African was released.
20 October 2020, 21:04
surefire7I have that very rifle myself, a Ruger RSM in 375 H&H. I have taken many animals in Africa with it, using either 300 gr. SAF or TBBC; Buffalo, Lion, Sable, Kudu, Gemsbok, Eland, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Bushpig, and yes, one Jackal! These were taken in South Africa, Namibia & Zimbabwe.
I have been hunting Zambia in my last four safaris, and only taken my 375 H&H once there, and it was my Dakota Safari. There, I have also taken L. Hartebeest and Puku with it. I also took a Buffalo using the 300 gr. SAF.
The Buffalo taken with the 375H&H, whether the RSM or Dakota, were one shot kills, except for unnecessary, but wise, insurance shots. I have come to the conclusion that many before us have realized, and that is that the 375 is 'enough gun', and is an incredible all-around caliber for African hunting, from Jackal & Impala to Buffalo & Lion. I have not used it on anything bigger than Buffalo, so I cannot comment.
Having said all of the above, I still take a 40-something caliber when hunting DG. But the 375 gets my vote for my 40-caliber back up as my medium bore, and can well step up and do the job, for either DG, and all of the PG. What a remarkable round!
My favorite ideal 2-rifle battery for African DG hunting is a 458 Lott & 375 H&H, and have taken it several times. I have also taken a 404 Jeffery and a medium, sometimes a 35 Whelen or 338WM, and on my last safari with Andrew, I took the 375 for my backup with the 404. In all cases, my 40+ is open sighted, and the medium is scoped. I used to mount a Leu. 1.5-5 on my 375, but have changed to a 2.5-8 and will stick with that, as I believe it compliments the 375 better for it's role as the PG rifle. I believe the 2.5 is fine for DG as well, and both rifles have open sights if I need to take the scope off for a follow up.
Good luck on your safari. You are well armed!
Nice buck by the way!
20 October 2020, 22:14
LHeym500I have one in 458 Lott and my FIL has one in 375 HH.
You can find them priced between 1,500-3,000
The 3rd chambering is the 416 Rigby. The have a recoil “plate” for lack of a better description.
20 October 2020, 22:37
Tim FerrallI took my .375 to Newfoundland a dozen years ago on a moose and caribou hunt. I got lots of, "Why did you bring that cannon?" comments from other hunters in camp. After two DRT shots, the ribbing ceased. No such thing as too much gun if a shooter can handle the recoil, and a properly made and fitted .375 is a dream to shoot. You will have a great time with CM safaris.
21 October 2020, 06:49
swaincreekVery nice SC buck. I used to have a lease at Yemassee.
Enjoy your Safari, I like the hat !!
21 October 2020, 10:09
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by Jefffive:
I'm tired of people using these under-powered peashooters on deer...
Infinitely better than stupid idiots shooting very large bores at touching distances at buffalo and missing!
21 October 2020, 21:01
Austin HunterI warmed up my 375 H&H in 2005 on hogs and aoudad in TX before going to RSA for a Buff hunt in 2006.
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21 October 2020, 22:15
Todd WilliamsThe 375 makes for a great "Light" gun!
Nice buck!
22 October 2020, 06:59
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by Todd Williams:
The 375 makes for a great "Light" gun!
Nice buck!
True.
It is perfect for "light" elephants.
"Light" buffalo.
"Light" lions.
The hundreds I have shot of these perfectly demonstrate how good it is for "light" game animals!
SCLawyer,
I suggest you read Cal Pappas "hunt" report.
It will demonstrate to you beyond any doubt how good the BIG BORES are for hunting.
In the wrong hands.
A 375, in the right hands, will kill anything on this earth.
With one shot.
23 October 2020, 06:50
chuck375A little under gunned but a nice deer! Joking, it's a great idea to use your dangerous game rifle in the field as much as possible. I use my 500 Jeffery on elk, bear and even jack rabbits! Have a great hunt in Africa!
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23 October 2020, 08:43
lavacaOutstanding. I use my main buffalo rifle on whitetail all the time. Good practice.
23 October 2020, 10:39
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by SCLawyer:
Friends - I'm heading to Zimbabwe a year from last month with CMS. I bought a Ruger M77 in .375H&H, mounted a Leopold 3x9x40, and bought 300g Swift A-Frames. I wanted to try the gun out on something more exciting than cardboard; so I took it deer hunting and was not disappointed. He ran about 10 yards bleeding like the proverbial pig. I hope the buffalo does the same.
Also, thanks to AR for the enormous amount of helpful information. This will be my first trip over; and I cannot imagine having planned this hunt without the information here.
Best,
Well done!!
For a short time Harry Selby graced us with his presence. His thoughts on the 375 were very clear.
"In my opinion you have not only an exceptionally beautiful rifle there but an entirely practical one as well. In my fifty five years of professional hunting my respect for the .375 H&H cartridge has increased each time I saw it used. In my opinion the greatest cartridge ever developed. I would prefer to see a visiting hunter arrive for his safari with such a rifle than with a double of any caliber. Good luck on your hunt."
Harry Selby.
23 October 2020, 19:38
MacD37[QUOTrue!Originally posted by SCLawyer: TE]Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
As your finding out the "3-7-5" works remarkably well on anything if the guy pulling trigger does his part.
Congrats on a nice buck!
Mark[/QUOTE]
I have taken everything, from coyote to 6 thousand pound hippo, with a 375 H&H bolt rifle, and have never needed a second shot on any of them. Still, I also use a 470 NE double rifle for follow up in tight bush.
........................The 375 H&H cartridge with proper bullets, placed in the right spot, will take, cleanly, anything that walks, crawls, or flies on earth. You picked a proper rifle for your first safari, and if you take twenty more it will still get the job done with the use of proper bullets, placed in the right place. GOOD LUCK young man!
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24 October 2020, 17:22
SCLawyerquote:
Originally posted by wesley timmerman:
Congrats on a nice buck. Get use to your rifle like you are doing. The next best thing you did was pick CMS for your safari, you will have a great hunt with them. I am in Greenwood and loved my hunt with CMS. Continued good luck.
Small world. I’m sure we know some of the same people. I have lots of friends/family that direction, lawyers, foresters and engineers.
26 October 2020, 16:21
drongoquote:
Originally posted by LHeym500:
I have one in 458 Lott and my FIL has one in 375 HH.
You can find them priced between 1,500-3,000
The 3rd chambering is the 416 Rigby. The have a recoil “plate” for lack of a better description.
I had an RSM in 416 Rigby. It was the most accurate rifle I have owned. I should have kept it! The RSM was the last high quality rifle Ruger made.
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31 October 2020, 06:33
mrfuddquote:
Originally posted by SCLawyer:
The greatest county = Edgefield.
Funny, you don’t look like a gypsy!
31 October 2020, 07:48
L. David KeithNice buck, congrats!
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02 November 2020, 20:29
SCLawyerquote:
Originally posted by mrfudd:
quote:
Originally posted by SCLawyer:
The greatest county = Edgefield.
Funny, you don’t look like a gypsy!
That is a low blow...They are in Aiken as far as I'm concerned..not that you Richmond County folks know the difference.
04 November 2020, 01:50
AtkinsonBig bores work fine on any animal, not as destructive on small game as a 243, 22-250, or 270 for instance, results are typical as they take the hit, run up to 50 yards and die...Those bullets act almost like a solid if you keep the shot of heavy bone..They are ment to expand on big tough animals..
I have shot most of Africas PG and DG with the .375 H&H or Ruger, not to mention feeding a camp staff and hunters. not to mention elk and deer on this side of the pond..
I prefer my 7x57 and 30-06 for such game, but the 375 has always been close by where I could use it when I wanted to...
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04 November 2020, 09:55
Michael RobinsonHolland & Holland came up with a cartridge that works around the world, for everything that may be encountered.
Your experience with a whitetail proves the point.
Holland & Holland designed a 235 grain soft point for such purposes.
It works.
So does the 300 grain solid on elephant.
QED.
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