Based on another recent post "If you were limited to two Rifles what would they be?"

It looks like the 375 H&H is the top rifle that everyone would pick if they only had one choice.

Almost proving that the 375 H&H still is and will probarbly be the best all rounder of all time.
That is if you limit it to African use I suppose.

SAfari Hunt,

One of the major reasons is that it has a great history as an effective cartridge on all game species... Secondly, you will find 375 ammo in every safari camp in Africa... and any ammo better then no ammo...

Mike

any rifle that has been around as long as .375 works ...i have had people shoot everything from elephant to grysbok ...with a variety of bullets its amazing what the calibre can do ...on small game i adcvise on using solids and it makes a very small hole and actually less damage than a lighter calibre with softs ..

the penetration is somethjing that i am always amazed by ...many times i have taken bullets out of elephant that have penetrated over 6 feet into the body.

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Originally posted by Safari-Hunt:
That is if you limit it to African use I suppose.

Not necessarily. I use mine for big game here in the States. Seems like it doen't tear up as much meat as my .300 did.

I didn't respond to the last post about two rifles... But did read it... I have a nice 9.3x62 that I have shot a lot of game with... all with devistating results. Plus, one can eat right up to the bullet hole. I haven't shot dangerous game so I am not saying its a one world one rifle proposition. It is less powerful than the .375 on paper... but practical use I doubt you or the animal you shot would know the difference. The availability in Namibia was great but outside german colonies I doubt it would be as available as the .375 Anyway I concede that the .375 would be a better option taking all things in consideration... and having said that, I'll keep my 9.3

Ivan: I've done just what you have explained in your post. And, yes it's also great on the small stuff with solids. As to using it outside of Africa, yes, it is done all of the time. Not on a grand scale of course, but it is done. And, I'm sure that IF you were limited to two centerfire rifles, it might be used even more.

The 375 H&H may not be the best for every application. It might make a slightly ridiculous varmint gun but otherwise with new bullets and powders I'd hunt anything with one. I think my 375 Weatherby is slightly better but it kicks significantly more.

Mark

I think the 375 H&H is a stunner alright. I just don't hunt enough BIG game to warrant using it more. I believe in the theory of using the best tool for the job.

.416 Hoffman is best all-arounder of all time.

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.416 Hoffman is best all-arounder of all time.

Might be, but reckon the vast supply of easily available over the counter (worldwide) makes the .375 a better choice.

For argument's sake it's ??? better than the .416 Rigby, than the 500/416 NE...??



And when making a which is "Best" statement keep in mind that re-sale value is an important part of the equation.

JW

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Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
The 375 H&H may not be the best for every application. It might make a slightly ridiculous varmint gun but otherwise with new bullets and powders I'd hunt anything with one. I think my 375 Weatherby is slightly better but it kicks significantly more.

Mark

I resent that. The only things that my 375 H&H has killed so far are ground squirrels and it does a great job on them.

Next year it's going to Africa with me though!

The .375h&h is THE round for Africa because of the verstility & shootability. I live my 404j, but like the other 42cal. recoil & rifle weight are a bit much for a true all rounder for most hunters. I have hunted deer here in the states but the rifle is a bit heavy for a walking around all day deer rig. Someday I'll need to get another one (rebarreled the #1) in a good bolt gun. Something a bit lighter than my .404j.

If we were ever -- heaven forbid -- limited to one rifle, the .375H&H would be my choice. Good for the small antelope up through and including elephant. Loaded down, you have a deer and pig gun for North America. Ammo is available anywhere and components are cheap. Not even a close call.

Frank,

Please accept my heart felt apology. I was not referring to you personally as ridiculous. If the 375 has worked well for you as a varmint caliber it truly is the do everything round and I stand corrected.

Did you decide on a hunt for '08?

Mark

Mark: I didn't realize that there was much of a performance differance between the Wby. version and the HH. The .378 is another story. I appreciate your posts and value them. Happy Easter.

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Originally posted by Jeff Wemmer:

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.416 Hoffman is best all-arounder of all time.

Might be, but reckon the vast supply of easily available over the counter (worldwide) makes the .375 a better choice.

For argument's sake it's ??? better than the .416 Rigby, than the 500/416 NE...??



And when making a which is "Best" statement keep in mind that re-sale value is an important part of the equation.

JW

If i'm looking for a good rifle to keep of many many years then I wouldn't even take resale value into the equation. If I were going to shoot the rifle for a sesaon or so and trade it then I possibly would.

I have no arguement with the .375 H&H, it sure has served me well.

Personally I like the .416 Rem better. It has a flat trajectory with 300 and 350 gr. bullets and works just fine with 400 gr. bullets, but the .375 is so entrenched in the USA and other countries that it will never give up its kingdom, and I can live with that, and I will never be without my old .375 H&H........

doccash,

The 375 Weatherby versus the H&H version is about like the 300 Win Mag compared to the '06 in my opinion. Another way to look at it is the Weatherby will drive a 300 gr bulllet at about the same speed as the H&H drives a 270. If the gain is worth it of course is a personal decision.

Mark

Mark: I should have done some research instead of posting. The .375Wby will even fire HH ammo, something the other .375s cannot. Thanks