Is a .375 H & H too much cartridge for moose

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Let us be honest: although I do not need a new rifle, I feel like getting one. My current rifle battery is as follows: Winchester 490 in .22LR; Mauser 96 in 6.5X55; German Voere Shikar in 30-06; and T/C Encore in .50X209 muzzleloader. The Ruger #1 tropical in .375 H & H has caught my eye. I do not plan on going to Africa; although one never knows what the future may have in store. That new rifle would be for moose hunting. Hence the question: is it too much gun for that application?


In case anybody wonders: I do reload. Therefore the cost and availability of ammunition are non-issues. And also, I have no need for (nor do I desire) anything in between the .22 LR and the 6.5X55. I am essentially looking at getting something bigger than the 30-06. If anyone believes that some other cartridge would be better suited, please explain why. And please let us not turn this into a debate about the virtues of the .375 Ruger over the other .375 cartridges. FWIW, I have read those threads.
 
Some guys on this site use the 375H&H for everything....it's a fun round, buy it!! As long as you can shoot the gun well and comfortably, there is no such thing as "too much gun". IMHO anyway
 
Its a great caliber for moose if you hit them right. If I hunted moose its the caliber I'd use. Good bullet selection and weights and a true classic cartridge with a world known rep.
 
I just purchased a .375 H&H for the purpose of moose, elk, and black bear hunting. It's a great round, very versatile. I haven't shot anything with mine yet, but I'd be willing to bet that it would cause less meat damage than some of the high velocity, smaller bore magnums.
 
Error to your benefit. While it's possible to have 'too little' cartridge for the game you're after, I don't think you can ever have too much. Through history and with experience, there are calibers that have proven themselves over the test of time as being adequate for a given set of conditions and circumstances. Pay heed to those that have 'walked the walk'.
 
I prefer to hunt with a light weight rifle. That combined with a heavy cartridge such as the 375 would be a nasty kicker. Most guys road hunt moose anyways, so a heavier rifle wouldn't be an issue.
 
pacobillie said:
Let us be honest: although I do not need a new rifle, I feel like getting one.... The Ruger #1 tropical in .375 H & H has caught my eye....That new rifle would be for moose hunting. Hence the question: is it too much gun for that application?
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Sounds like a very nice rifle... and no, it is not too much gun.
 
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bisonhd said:
I prefer to hunt with a light weight rifle. That combined with a heavy cartridge such as the 375 would be a nasty kicker. Most guys road hunt moose anyways, so a heavier rifle wouldn't be an issue.
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8.25 to 8.50 pounds is fine for a 375 H&H.
I'd hardly consider that a heavyweight.
 
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