I got a offer for a like new savage 99 in .375 Win. This caliber is almost unknown in Germany. Short research in some forums showed, that this caliber is a little bit outdated. Only 3 supplier delivers bullets. I would like to by the rifle
for plinking and collecting and some times for
hunting wild boars. Does somebody has expierence
with this caliber on hogs??

the 375 winchester, 38-55 are nearly the same as a matter of fact when Marlin brought out a 38-55 in their cowboy version lever gun it was bored to shoot .375 bullets later was updated to .377 bullets.
I have owned both an shot large feral hogs up to 350# with them using 180-200 gr bullets. The 375W when loaded properly has taken with authority game as large as elk and moose. But I wouldn't buy it with the intentions of it being a "stopper" on really large game such as larger bears.

I have owned 375 Wins in Marlins, Rugers, and Savages. Originally, Winchester/Olin offered 250 and 200 grain factory loads, but now only offer the 200 grain. I reloaded my rifle with the 220 grain Hornady and 200 grain Sierra, with the nod going to the 220 grain Hornady. Most .375" bore bullets are designed for the higher velocities of the 375 H&H, so few bullets .375" bullets will work at 375 Win velocities, even in the stronger Ruger #3 and Savage 99 actions.

Lever action rifles are pretty uncommon outside of North America, so a Savage 99 in Germany ought to be a conversation piece, as well as being a practical medium game rifle when chambered for the 375 Win.

Jeff

Buy it!!!! Its a pretty rare 99 and the 375win with the right bullets is very good for big game check out www.hawkbullets.com dont know if they ship to Germany but they have flat nosed bullets specifically for the 375win also Hornady makes an excellent 220gr bullet which would be all you really needed for a 375win.

Research the 99 and you will find that the 375chambering was one of the rarer ones. I just bought a 99 in 250 Savage and cant wait to try it out on whitetail deer....

Thanks all for your helpful answers, I tried to catch it on an internet market, but unfortunately I failed. There must have been an insider who quote an enormous price.
But that's ok, I learned something about the caliber and the savage 99. I will try
another time.....

The 375 Win might be a bit rare but a 375 x 284 can be done to just about any 99 and is a very stout conversion.

Luck

Hmmm. Wouldn't that be called a 7x30 Waters?

Not unless the .375 cal just turned into a .284 cal...although they could share/use the same case.

Maybe a 375 Waters if Mr. Waters was the originator.

Luck

The Waters is based on a .30-30, not a .284 win