Reasons for owning a dangerous game rifle in North America

SuperCub said:
That's reason enough.

I did it with several 375s over the years. In the end, I found myself enjoying the smaller girly gun chamberings at the range and sold the med. bores all off.

The largest I have now is a 300H&H and no magnums otherwise. I may sell that and go to the 280 or another 30-06 for larger stuff with heavy NPs.
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I'll probably do the same when I start becoming frail...

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mrgoat said:
Op, Go for it. I bought a 375 H&H several years back just I because to took a liking to a friend of mines. Then I had to have a 300 H&H to complete the family. Like others have stated the 375 H&H works great on dangerous deer.

I am sure Gatehouse will be along anytime to disturb dust and tell us the errors of our ways and the attributes and glories of the 375 Ruger.
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LOL I've been wondering where he is also???
 
Well that is interesting..Ellwood Epps just listed 5 Weatherby Vanguard rifles in .375 H+H
Wood stocked with sights.. nothing in .375 Ruger
Epps usually has a good handle on what people want and is selling
 
LittleBoyLefty said:
LOL. Ouchies Bro...

I'm a bit like Super. Sold my 375 and bought horses with the proceeds.
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Next step... sell the horses and buy something with a throttle and brakes... too many bad experiences with horses for me... but I get the attraction.

P.S - maybe I better go back and add the smiley face on that post... I figure SC would assume that it was there...
 
My .376 is only a small step down from the potential power of a .375...and it's a solid cartridge for elk or moose - and is an excellent choice for potential defense against the griz that are becoming ever more prevalent in the country where elk live (at least in Alberta).

If I'm ever in a position where I'm forced to shoot a griz defensively, I'm likely to only have one shot. I know that I can do my part (I've gone to training in Arizona that included snap shots on moving targets with tight time constraints) - so it would be a good thing to have a cartridge that I know can have the desired effect if I put the round where it needs to go.
 
pacobillie said:
I went to a gun show on Saturday and saw a beautiful rifle chambered in 375 H&H at a decent price. I almost bought it, and have regretted not buying it since then. Fortunately, I have contact info for the seller.

Of course, I have no real need for such a rifle. I already own multiple rifles, that cover just about every type of hunting that I will likely ever undertake. But who says (other than liberals) that you should only have firearms that you need.

So, in order to rationalize such a purchase, and although I do not need to provide any justifications to anyone, I am curious as to how I (or you) could spin it.

So here goes:

1. If climate change turns out to be as severe as most liberals say it is going to be, we might find ourselves hunting elephants and other pachyderms in Canada in our lifetime!
2. You have to be ready for when those polar bears start drifting south on floating ice pack, due to the rising level of the oceans and the general disruption of the world climate.
3. I might win a lottery and feel a sudden urge to go hunt in Africa. Got to familiarize myself with the rifle, just in case.
4. A moose can never be too dead!

Please extend my list!
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If a rifle or cartridge interests you, then you have all the justification you need, assuming that you aren't using next months mortgage payment to buy a gun! :)

375's are not that different than shooting a 30-06 or 300 magnum or 12 ga. Actually I think shooting slugs from a 12g recoils more, or seems to. They are fun to shoot, fun to hunt with and easy to handload for.

The current top choice in .375 caliber cartridges is of course, the 375 Ruger, which outclasses the H&H in all respects. However if you have found a rifle that you like and it is chambered in the obsolete H&H, it's not a bad way to go at all. I[m sure you will enjoy your new rifle!
 
Gatehouse said:
If a rifle or cartridge interests you, then you have all the justification you need, assuming that you aren't using next months mortgage payment to buy a gun! :)

375's are not that different than shooting a 30-06 or 300 magnum or 12 ga. Actually I think shooting slugs from a 12g recoils more, or seems to. They are fun to shoot, fun to hunt with and easy to handload for.

The current top choice in .375 caliber cartridges is of course, the 375 Ruger, which outclasses the H&H in all respects. However if you have found a rifle that you like and it is chambered in the obsolete H&H, it's not a bad way to go at all. I[m sure you will enjoy your new rifle!
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Good post, we were waiting for that for like 4 pages now
 
I'll give you a reason why you may not want to own the .375..........

It's an all-around caliber.

If you are going to gun shows(as the OP said) than you probably like guns and hence want to own more rather than less.

Get a .416 or .458 to do the job. Then it will be a good company to the medium bore that sits beside it.......
 
2 weekends ago at the range a newish shooter suggested he was recoil shy was offered my Ruger #1 375 H&H. He was very nervous. Very apprehensive to shoulder, and then once up there, looked at it sideways making up his mind whether today was the day. He persevered, tentatively placed his finger on the trigger and pulled - boom went the gun. Immediately a smile. Then he said " that wasn't so bad. Can i shoot it again?". Several more shots later, the same smile. Another gent-375 Ruger owner was offered my 416 Rigby to try. Similar experience, a smile, and a nod of approval by him. All good reasons to get a new boomstick
 
pacobillie said:
I went to a gun show on Saturday and saw a beautiful rifle chambered in 375 H&H at a decent price. I almost bought it, and have regretted not buying it since then. Fortunately, I have contact info for the seller.

Of course, I have no real need for such a rifle. I already own multiple rifles, that cover just about every type of hunting that I will likely ever undertake. But who says (other than liberals) that you should only have firearms that you need.

So, in order to rationalize such a purchase, and although I do not need to provide any justifications to anyone, I am curious as to how I (or you) could spin it.

So here goes:

1. If climate change turns out to be as severe as most liberals say it is going to be, we might find ourselves hunting elephants and other pachyderms in Canada in our lifetime!
2. You have to be ready for when those polar bears start drifting south on floating ice pack, due to the rising level of the oceans and the general disruption of the world climate.
3. I might win a lottery and feel a sudden urge to go hunt in Africa. Got to familiarize myself with the rifle, just in case.
4. A moose can never be too dead!

Please extend my list!
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I say 3 and 4....Probably three… But mostly 4!
 
9.3mauser said:
I don't consider the .375 a "dangerous game rifle". It's a general purpose medium bore that can step up to the plate.
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I agree that it isn't really a dangerous game rifle the world over, but could easily fit the bill in North America for any game. If you are lucky enough to draw a tag in Jurassic Park, then a .458 Lott would be considerably more applicable.
 
hoytcanon said:
Next step... sell the horses and buy something with a throttle and brakes... too many bad experiences with horses for me... but I get the attraction.

P.S - maybe I better go back and add the smiley face on that post... I figure SC would assume that it was there...
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Already have the motorized options. Horses go places OHVs can't, or aren't allowed. Plus, trips take on a whole different flavour... I hear you tho, they are anything but turnkey. Just got back from 3 days in the foothills, riding a new/strange loaner horse. Nutcase tried to buck me off several times. Definitely not a Yamaha or Honda...

Haha. That SC has a pretty keen sense of humor. He probably edited in smileys in his mind, on the fly. ;)
 
Walkin said:
I'll give you a reason why you may not want to own the .375..........

It's an all-around caliber.

If you are going to gun shows(as the OP said) than you probably like guns and hence want to own more rather than less.

Get a .416 or .458 to do the job. Then it will be a good company to the medium bore that sits beside it.......
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About the 375 H&H being an all around rifle: Do not worry! I believe in specialization. That is the only way to explain my current rifle battery:

22lr Bolt action: for plinking (I hunt birds and hare with a shotgun)
30-30 lever action: woods deer rifle
6.5-55 bolt action: all around deer rifle
257 Wby bolt action: Long range deer rifle
30-06 SS single shot: rainy weather rifle /general back up gun
300 H&H bolt action: Long range moose rifle
9.3X57 bolt action: black bear and brush rifle for moose
450 Marlin lever action: stalking rifle for moose
 
Walkin said:
I'll give you a reason why you may not want to own the .375..........

It's an all-around caliber.

If you are going to gun shows(as the OP said) than you probably like guns and hence want to own more rather than less.

Get a .416 or .458 to do the job. Then it will be a good company to the medium bore that sits beside it.......
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About the 375 H&H being an all around rifle: Do not worry! I believe in specialization. That is the only way to explain my current rifle battery:

22lr Bolt action: for plinking (I hunt birds and hare with a shotgun)
30-30 lever action: woods deer rifle
6.5-55 bolt action: all around deer rifle
257 Wby bolt action: Long range deer rifle
30-06 SS single shot: rainy weather rifle /general back up gun
300 H&H bolt action: Long range moose rifle
9.3X57 bolt action: black bear and brush rifle for moose
450 Marlin lever action: stalking rifle for moose.

As for 416s and 458s, my range does not allow firing anything more powerful than a 338 Lapua. That rules out most 416s and 458s cartridges. If you think it sucks, do not move to Quebec!
 
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