Not that anyone would probably want to do it, but... Which bullet(s) would you use to take both PG and Buff w. a 375? If it matters, please give a selection for Ruger and H&H.

On the African forum, I had Northfork Cup point softs recommended, but I wasn't thinking about possibly shooting a buff at that time.

There seem to be some problems w. the company, but I thought the GS bullets looked interesting.

For quite awhile I lurked and listened on this forum for the answers to the exact same question you posted. I came to the conclusion that I should work on a load with a 300 grain Barnes X triple shock.
This may be too much bullet for some animals and just right for others but after hearing many other peoples opinion the Barnes is tough and works.
I proceeded to develop a load for my Win M70 Classic stainless 375 H&H that is shooting fantastic. This load was learned to be a favorite for several people and works like a champ in mine turning in groups as small as .5" for 3 shots at 100 yards and always under an inch if I'm shooting right.
This load which is safe in my rifle is 71 grains of Reloader 15 with the 300 grain Barnes Triple Shock, federal brass and CCI magnum primers.
Good luck with yours you will hear tons of opinions on this about what is the right bullet.
I've not used this on any animals let alone any African species so my experience is nil, however I noticed too that Saeed the host of this forum has used this bullet extensively and speaks highly of it and from what I can tell he has more experience on African game than most anybody else on this forum.

I'd not hesitate to take either A-Frames or Northforks (300 grain) after both.

If it were me, I would select the one that shot the best groups out of these 270gr bullets: TSX, A-Frame, Northfork, Woodleigh, FailSafe...

Take my advice with a grain of salt as I have never shot any African game, let alone Africa's dangerous game... They are all premium bullets with good track records! I'm hoping to see a 260gr Nosler E-Tip one day!!!

Cheers,

Maurice

Try the Barnes 270gr TSX and the 270gr flat nose solids in the 375 H&H. In my M70 80 Gr H414 gives me 2650fps for the 270 TSX and 2640fps for the solid,grouped better than the RL15 loads. Both shoot to the same point of impact at 100 yards, one ragged hole, pressure ok and extracts just fine. Both are +2-1/2" high at 100 yards, at 200 the TSX are dead on and the solids are about 5" low. You can use the solids on stuff like impala for minimal cape damage and the Barnes has the adantage of being a readily obtainable bullet. I don't have a 375 Ruger but guess the results would be similar for the above set-up. I have used the Barnes TXS and FN solids for a lot of critters in Africa and have had outstanding results. Good luck.

A combo of 300grn Swift-A-frames and Woodleigh solids.

Although these recovery's are 9.3, they are practically the same as 375.

Hi Aglifter

If you are looking to shoot plains game I would recommend 155gn KJG from Germany. There will possibly be a lot of critisism based on years of using 270/300 gn standard lead copper bullets which I have also used in Africa. I hunt qwiht these bullets all the time taking on avaerage 30 beast so far this year.
Here are the advantages I have experienced.
1. Very accurate bullet as they are manufactured on a CNC lathe - In my standard hunting rifle all groups were less than MOA.
2.Very little recoil almost comparable to a 30-06
3. Very flat shooting as the bullet is travelling at @ 3300ft/s.
4.Good 9.5 mm entrance wound and the bullet tip fragments sheading 25% of weight then becomes a flat point solid which penetrates deep.
5. Very little carcass damage.
6. For reloading there is no 'hot load' I was using approx 73gn of RL 10x to get up to 3300fps.
7. You can take some 300 gn std solids etc if you feel like buff hunting.




Mark

North Fork softs and solids, 300gr Swift A-Frame softs, 300gr Trophy Bonded Bearclaw softs, Woodleigh 300gr solids.

Any one of the mentioned softs and any one of the mentioned solids.

For factory softs either the Federal Trophy Bonded Bearclaw from Federal or the Swift A-Frame from Remington.

For factory solids, you could use the 300gr Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer solid from Federal.

JPk

...JPK, you got it right!

I second JPK's post, personally prefering the 300g Swift's

I and several others have shot both buffalo and plainsgame with the Northfork Cup Point. I would not hesitate to hunt all African game, perhaps short of elephant (perhaps) with the Northfork cup points. That would be a good choice.

Without reservation, 300gr Swift A Frames. jorge

300 gr. Swifts. Proven performer.

I'm going to agree with what JPK said. I would also highly suggest that you use at least a 300 grain bullet on the cape buff. You could also use them on plains game, as the 270's don't shoot significantly flatter than the 300's. Take both solids and softs.

300 grain TSX

300 grain Nosler Partitions or Accubonds, Swifts, or North Forks.

I have used Nosler Partitions in my 375 for eight safaris in Zimbabwe with absolute success on any and all game. I'm sure there are other bullets as good and undoubtly others that are superior but my feeling is if you are successful and it shoots good why change. I have been using Partitions for over 50 years in everything I load for that they are available for and they have yet to fail me. Why experiment?

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Originally posted by jorge:
Without reservation, 300gr Swift A Frames. jorge

Yep.

I like the 300 grain Nosler Partition.

my first, second, and third choices: 300 gr swift A-frame, ditto, ditto.

SO would just A-Frames work, or should I get solids as well?

I like the A-Square Triad system if you aren't to be shooting terribly far. They all shoot very close to the same point of aim which is handy. Have used Swift A-Frames as well and misc SPs around 235g for stuff that's far.

I am all about the A-frames, but I like the 270gr and 300gr bullets about equally. They are both tremendous in the .375.

I have picked up some 270 TSXs for my 375 Ruger though, just to give them a whirl.


Cheers,
Canuck

Barnes 270-grain TSX. If your rifle likes it, it'll be the only bullet you need.

I have found that my 375 likes the 350 grain bullets best. This is in line with Kevin Robertsons ideas on the 375 twist rate.

I loaded Woodleighs in it.

My .375 is loaded with 270 or 300 grn Rhinos made i RSA. They also have 350 or 380 grn.

http://www.rhinobullets.co.za/reviews.htm

Cheers,

André