CZ 550 Safari Magnum .375 H&H for Deer Hunt

[TexasPatriot.308]

over kill deluxe unless you got money to throw away.

 

[redneck2]

Maybe...but not your money.

If it's what you want, go for it. We use 12 gauge slugs and nobody thinks a thing about it. About 400 grains @ 2,000fps. Basically an elephant round.

 

[meanmrmustard]

Also, no such thing as overkill. You can't kill something past dead, nor kill it less than dead. It's all shot placement.

 

[pubthumper]

I'd defer to those who own and use one. Best info you can get. Did I mention the '06?

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

there comes a time when hellacious recoil brings you to your senses, usually it is age. I know.

 

[Robert]

The recoil of the 375H&H in a proper weighted rifle is not that bad at all. While the actual recoil is more than a 30-06 the perceived recoil is really not that much different. Again this is in a rifle that is of the proper weight.

 

[Bobson]

The recoil of the 375H&H in a proper weighted rifle is not that bad at all. While the actual recoil is more than a 30-06 the perceived recoil is really not that much different. Again this is in a rifle that is of the proper weight.

What, roughly, would be the proper weight? Not being a smart aleck... lol

The Winchester M70 Safari Express, for instance (my personal choice in a rifle chambered in .375 H&H), weighs in at 9 pounds. I'd expect that to be about as heavy a rifle I'd like to lug across Kodiak Island.

 

[Robert]

My rifle weighs 9.5 lbs or so. In a 7lbs rifle it would be a bit much. But in a 9lbs rifle it is really not that bad. Some folks say a 9lbs rifle is just too heavy but I do not mind it at all.

 

[Bobson]

That's about what I expected. Just wanted to make sure.

 

[Robert]

Yup mine is the Winchester M70 Safari Express topped with Leupold QRW mounts, low Burris Z Rings, and a Leupold VXIII 2.5-8x36 scope.

 

[Hizzie]

Wisconsin Cartridge Corp and Hunting Shack Munitions both sell direct and have non-premium loadings for .375H&H at non-premium prices. Cheaper Than Dirt sells a BVAC loading in .375 H&H with a 285gr Grand Slam at a reasonalbe price. Nothing wrong with a big bore magnum. Just put some butt behind that rifle and let fly. Do not take your first shot off the bench. Be sure to have enough eye relief with your scope and don't crawl the stock and you will be just fine.

Pics and range report required!

 

[porktornado]

Bobson, you are also pushing a 300gr bear killing bullet. Have you ever shot a 12ga slug out of a pump action? that kicks more than any .375 i have ever shot, and i have shot a good few .375s.

like redneck stated. a 12ga non saboted slug is around a .73 caliber. anywhere from 300-600gr slugs. considering savages new bolt action slug gun that is said to achieve accuracy up to 200 yards i would say a .375 is hardly overkill (if there is such a thing).

i don't see a problem with the OPs desires. i say do it, and post pictures. like i said before, you should check out the .375 ruger before you go jumping into the H&H.

 

[WaywardSon]

I killed a couple of deer with a Ruger # 1 in .375 H & H that I had several years ago. Recovered both bullets and had minimal meat damage. I was kind of surprised really. The gun certainly had some recoil but nothing too crazy. My 1895 Marlin in 45/70 kicks a lot harder with stiff loads. Go for it.

 

[Bobson]

Bobson, you are also pushing a 300gr bear killing bullet. Have you ever shot a 12ga slug out of a pump action? that kicks more than any .375 i have ever shot, and i have shot a good few .375s.

Yep. I'm surprised recoil is comparable to something so mild. I mean, I don't enjoy slugs out of my pump, but they're by no means unmanageable.

Yup mine is the Winchester M70 Safari Express topped with Leupold QRW mounts, low Burris Z Rings, and a Leupold VXIII 2.5-8x36 scope.

Fine choices, sir.

 

[45crittergitter]

I regularly deer hunt with a .416. Mine wears a Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x. I've also used a Weaver V3. The main thing to remember is don't shoot from a tree stand if you're at all off balance.