My father just bought a new mauser in 373 H&H, and he has a few questions. Keep in mind this rifle is for Canadian game ( bears,moose elk etc)

- What is the most common bullet weight in the H&H for this type of game?

- What ammunition manufacturer should I choose?

- Any other general info on this calibre would be appreciated,

thanks

I would look for something in the 260-270 range.

I've never bought factory 375 ammo so can't help on that one.

The 300gr bullets would be great for use in the woods. I thing the stardard loadings from Rem or WW would be OK for everything but the big bears. For those, you might want a premium bullet. Kudude

I would use either a 250 gr X bullet or a 260 Nosler partion

Maxx
You might try Federals 250 Trophy Bonded Bearclaw load. It is about a 3/4 power load and shoots good in the bbls I have shot it in.

I like woodleigh bullets so thats what I would suggest.............they have weights ranging from 235 gr to 350 gr.

If he handloads - in the past I have used 300 grain Hornady, solids and softs, with success. Also used 260 grain Nosler partitions. If I was loading for a hunt now, I would try Barnes Triple Shocks.

Thanks for all the great info guys!

What bulk brass is recommended, remington or winchester?

Maxx I'd like to give you an answer that may be out of the mainstream but worth looking at. I too have a .375 H&H and I found some Federal "Classic" 270 grain ammo on sale and picked up a few boxes just to shoot and get to know the gun. Well these shot so well I went back and bought another 120 rounds that they had on the shelf. My .375 with a 5x scope turned in groups between 1" and 1.5" every time I took it out. I know these aren't a "premium bullet" but they would be excellent on moose and elk and personnaly I wouldn't hesitate to shoot bears with them too.
I've read ( for what that is worth) that the 270 grain bullet is the premier weight for the .375.
I know I'll get beat up about this suggestion but do give them a try, somehow as a kid I was able to kill many heads of game without premium bullets, as a matter of fact so did my dad and his dad too.

I hand load my rounds but only use Hornady, Serria, & Speer bullets. They seem good to me.

I would suggest 250-270gr for the game you will be hunting. That is all I have used in mine.

Now, if I ever get to Africa. I would load up some 300gr for Buffalo.