I just purchased a Zastava Z98 in .375 H&H that I plan on using for elk, moose, and maybe black bear. I am only interested in loading premium 300gr bullets and would like some opinions, based on experience, as to which ones would provide reliable expansion and performance on the game listed. Woodleigh, Nosler Partition, Barnes TSX, or?
Which 300gr bullet in a .375 H&H for moose and elk?
- Thread starter jbmauser
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- AB foothills
Barnes TSX
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- AB foothills
The 300g TSX will kill moose too.
Well, how about a compromise. 270 grain for crossways, and 300's for lengthways...
Actually, you could probably shoot moose all day long with 300 grain jelly beans out of a .375 H&H. Hornady RN work as good as any, and they're cheap like borscht. You can afford to practice lots.
Actually, you could probably shoot moose all day long with 300 grain jelly beans out of a .375 H&H. Hornady RN work as good as any, and they're cheap like borscht. You can afford to practice lots.
I'd take a hard look at the new 250gr Barnes TTSX. Should be able to push them over 2800 fps with ease, and likely will out penetrate a 300gr Partition. What's not to like? If you're really stuck on 300gr bullets I'd go with the Swift A-Frame
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- Calgary, AB
At the speeds the H&H achieves, the Hornady should work just fine.
I killed a few dozen animals with 270 and 300 grain TSXs, but have switched to 270 grain A-frames instead. They kill the crap out of things, while makeing a real satisfying Kerwhump sound.
It's easy to over-do the premium bullet thing, a three seven five doesn't need a super hard bullet to kill a scrawny elk, moose or bunny rabbit. In fact, a ordinary bullet will likely lay your moose out faster.
It's easy to over-do the premium bullet thing, a three seven five doesn't need a super hard bullet to kill a scrawny elk, moose or bunny rabbit. In fact, a ordinary bullet will likely lay your moose out faster.
Thanks for the input. The Hornady bullets will definetly be loaded for practice rounds due to the low price tag, but I don't mind the extra few bucks for premium bullets for hunting. To me the extra penetration and reliabilty they provide is well worth the price.
a 375 H&H at 300 grains is not a combination that requires premium bullets. In fact, it would be hard to make the case that premium bullets are any 'better' for the game listed at the velocites the H&H is capable of. Heck a 300 grain conventional bullet in the 375 has earned a reputation as an excellent and reliable killer on much, much larger game than what's on deck for you. I do use 300 grain partitions in my 378, but that's a good 300-400 fps faster than the H&H
+1 to all the folks recommending the 300 grain hornadys, or whatever else happens to shoot well in your gun.
+1 to all the folks recommending the 300 grain hornadys, or whatever else happens to shoot well in your gun.
When I test handloads for big game, for the first few shots I like to have ballistic blocks behind my paper, 2 rows deep for calibers this big. Followed by a heavy mudflap, because I want to see the bullet to check weight retention. Also helps to see how each one penetrates, as well as how they measure in groups.
Just stay away from Sierra and you'll be fine.
Just stay away from Sierra and you'll be fine.
