I filled a gap once. I didn’t have anything in 8 m/ m. I now have 5 different 8m/m cartridges. Pick something and enjoy it. Can’t decide , well buy choice one now and choice two later.
Looking to fill the gaps
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They do fill pretty much the same role. The 7–08 I got for my wife so we can both go out but I have taken it on my own before.
What makes you like the 375 Ruger over a 375 H&H?
The most obvious cartridge to fill both these uses would be 308W. Everyone should own a 308 because it is one of the most versatile cartridges that is also capable of excellent accuracy.
I've shot coyotes with 110gr and 125gr varmint bullets and then used it out to 1200yds with 208gr AMAX bullets. The 308 can do just about anything.
The 375 Ruger is a superior cartridge, it features a modern, non belted case design and will do everything the obsolete H&H will do and more and is available in a variety of reasonably priced rifles (and expensive rifles too)
Some people like obsolete 100 year old case designs and nostalgia though, so the H&H is probably a better choice for them.
Thanks but that’s not really what I asked. I already have a 7mm-08 and 270 so I don’t need a 308 since I could take down any animal with what I have but I’m looking for a cartridge that is more specialized on either end of the spectrum of the game I’m hunting.
Something more specific to coyote and other varmint and maybe small deer like blacktail.
And then the other end for moose, grizzly etc.
I’ll have to do some research on the 375 ruger. I appreciate the help
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280ai, can’t beat it. Low recoil for the performance!
Almost a Jack O’Conner combination there. I remember him writing that if he could have one rifle for the world it would be a 375, but if he could have two for the world it would be a .375 and .270. Throw a varmint caliber into the mix and you’re really starting to cover some ground. Far better than having 50 light rifles that in the big picture do about the same jobs.
Lol, keep in mind gatehouse is a 375 ruger fan (no offense intended GH). For better ammo selection and availability, the H&H wins out. Nothing wrong with the Ruger, but you better handload and stock up on brass. - dan
270 is fast and flat. 708 is a better 308. If you want something more for bigger game there's some standouts and some newer choices
7mm RM
300wm
338wm
35 Whelen
9.3x62
9.3x74r
375hh/Ruger
416 rem
458wm
I have experience with 300wm 9.3x62 and 458wm and they seem to cover me world wide. All are versatile and can hit hard on big game
Newer choices are the PRC cases of which I don't have experience with
There's also always the Weatherbys
You should have a smaller case to for varmints. Not that the 270 can't but if you want to save a pelt the 20s and fast 22s and 6s should be looked at as well
With the incoming high BC bullets in 25 cal it will be the next to shine if you want to b on the front edge of a new trend
7mm RM
300wm
338wm
35 Whelen
9.3x62
9.3x74r
375hh/Ruger
416 rem
458wm
I have experience with 300wm 9.3x62 and 458wm and they seem to cover me world wide. All are versatile and can hit hard on big game
Newer choices are the PRC cases of which I don't have experience with
There's also always the Weatherbys
You should have a smaller case to for varmints. Not that the 270 can't but if you want to save a pelt the 20s and fast 22s and 6s should be looked at as well
With the incoming high BC bullets in 25 cal it will be the next to shine if you want to b on the front edge of a new trend
He said he does handload. But you can also just buy 375 Ruger ammunition. The Hornady ammunition isn't difficult to find.
The 9.3x62 and a 375 are definitely short listed on the high side and something like a 223 or 22-250 on the low side
I just want all the guns haha
I keep wanting a 340wby
