I'm still a bit of a newbie (sounds wierd to say that at 25, but anyway), and I'm looking to pick up a 375 H&H to begin the preparations for an africa trip. I know what I'm looking for in the gun, but I'm NOT a reloader (will be learning on a 30-06 over the next few years) and I was curious as to the best sources for reasonably priced factory ammo...

I'll likely use it on an unfortunate deer or two and maybe the odd elk or moose...

bullet selection, best brass (will eventually use empties for reloading), and consistency... and not $$$$$$$ are the rules.

I posted this here because "technically" the 375 is a big-bore, even though there's more discussion of it in the medium-bore forum!

thanks in advance!

Natchez Shooters Supply 800-251-7839, Midsouth Shooters Supply 800-272-3000, and Graf & Sons at 800-444-9360, are usually all pretty well stocked and as reasonable as anybody else.

The Winchester 270 and 300 grain Fail Safes shoot nicely. PMC has loads with Barnes X bullets. Hornady has 300 grain solids, if you're looking for that. Federal also has some nice loads, but their brass sucks. Remingon 270 gain softs shoot nice as well.

Federal 300g High Shock and Winchester 300g FMJ shot accurately out of my Sako Safari. Usually two shots well under and inch. The third shot is usually a bit farther out. Most any soft point that shoots accurately out of your rifle would be fine for grass eaters. Look at the premium grade bullets if you're hunting something that might hunt you.

Midway 375H&H Ammo

Opinions vary about Brass. I have had good results with Federal in both .30-06 and .308 Winchester. I dislike Winchester rifle brass because the case diameter is slightly undersized and the case walls tend to be very thin. I am using Remington brass in my .244 Improved with excellent results. The best brass I've ever loaded is RWS but it has been hard to get and expensive. Lapua and Norma are highly regarded as well. I have not loaded and shot enough of either to have an opinion.

[ 11-16-2003, 04:09: Message edited by: djl4570 ]

For a factory buffalo round, I'd go with the failsafes followed by the Rem with Swift bullets.

As an "all-round" factory load, I will recommend the Remington Safari Grade, they use Swift A-Frame. Here in Denmark it is possible to get them at resonable prices, and the work fine in my CZ 550 375 H+H, and also in my Remington 710 in 30.06.

Good luck with it.

For the LOVE OF GOD, DONT BUY PMC, I used it this year hunting, and out of 10 times I pulled the trigger, 5 rounds went off, with 2 more missfires at the range.

I have found the Remington 300 grain Swift load to be most impressive also. Good velocity and sub-MOA accuracy, with a tough as it gets soft.

I would go with the Federal Trophy Bonded Sledge Hammer for a factory solid loading.

How do you get the black s**t out of a barrel from those failsafes??.. MD

I just got a flyer yesterday from Widener's (www.wideners.com) that advertises Hornady ammo for a nice price.

270 gr SP ammo is $17.70 for a 20 round box

300 gr FMJ is $17.70 for a 20 round box

Seems like a good way to get some cheap practice ammo. And would probably work just fine in the field, though I would prefer a premium 300 grain soft if you're going after buffalo or such.

The best price I can find on the Remington Safari Grade is $39.97 at http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=78245

The only problem is they charge you $8+ for shipping. Anybody know of a better source?