Best wishes on your brown bear. I drew a tag for Unimak island and scored a 10’6” beauty. 375 in the perfect gun. Good luck 👍

I have one of these too, and the .458 version. Love them both, esp the .375

What factory load would you recommend?

@@dlpogge Depending on what your hunting, most of the Hornady ammo does well for the price. It is easy and inexpensive to reload. maybe $1 a round.. I use slow powders and light charges. Makes an excellent round.

@@KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM Thanks. I don't load my own, so I am always looking for recommendations regarding factory ammo. I am planning a grizzly bear hunt next year and a I want to find something for my Sako 85 that is a good combination of accuracy, knockdown power, and tolerable recoil.

@@dlpogge No problem The 375 H&H is more of a push than sharp recoil.. The heaver bullets seem to be manageable.. If I were grizzly hunting I would probably go with Norma ammo.. maybe Hornady superpreformance.. But shoot one or two boxes 1/2 " make sure the point of are is the same and I would mix them in the rifle.. barnes bullets in either are great. The recoil won't matter with a grizzly.

the 235gr at 2900fps is fantastic. I have just never been able.to get the 235s to shoot as good as the 250s at about 2800fps. Where I live, bears are in the mix and I love the 250s better for those.

The 9.3 x 62 is very accurate, recoil is low and it is an excellent game getter.

I hunt with a Blaser. The 9.3x62 has become a favorite of mine. I'm bringing it back to Africa in 2022.

Now what about the 9x57 Mauser cartridge? Few know how to even reload it and purchasing rounds are currently going for 96usd for 20 rounds!!!

@@brandonbentley8532 9.3x57 or 9.5x57 ? I have no experience with either cartridge. I was intrigued with the 9.3x62 because of my readings from old hunters. Since I was a Blaser fan, it was a natural for me. I also hunt with a 416 Remington, so I had no need for a 375. If you're in the states, contact Graf and Sons because they have brass. You can try Old Western Scrounger if you want loaded ammo. Good luck.

I've taken Cape Buff (1-shot kill) and African plains game with my FN 9.3x62. IMHO the 9.3x62 is a superb calibre, that's been proven to do it all (read what John "Pondoro" Taylor says about it) while fitting into a standard bolt action rifle with less recoil. I never considered the 9.3x62 before until my mate bought one (and later bequeathed it to me). We did a little research on it, and realised it was a truly great calibre: IMHO comes up to about 80% of a 375H, and through using it, it's fast taking over from my .30/06!! As long as you stay within its' limits (such as taking medium/large game not much further than 250m) I'm sure you won't go far wrong.👍

Agreed on the H&H cartridges being the only bottle-neck cartridges that "need" the belt. Of course, the straight-wall cartridges like the 458's also need a belt or rim. The belt became popular on the magnums because most of the magnums were "wildcats" before the ammo companies adopted the cartridges. Even the early Weatherby cartridges were really wildcats. Because the H&H brass was head-spaced off the belt, it was super easy to fire-form brass for these wildcats. As more wildcats were made from those early wildcats, the belt just stuck around beyond it's useful life. I don't overwork the brass on my hunting ammo or extend it beyond about 5 loading cycles, so I have never had issues with belted cartridges.

Yep, Winchester would sell a TON of stainless/Laminate Alaskan models if they put them in regular production. I own 14 model 70s, from pre-war to 1-year old. That SS/Laminate Alaskan is by far my favorite.

Always.

For me it's 25-06 or 220 swift and for anything bigger than deer I use 375 hh magnum

I've taken Cape Buff (1-shot kill) and African plains game with my FN 9.3x62. IMHO the 9.3x62 is a superb calibre, that's been proven to do it all (read what John "Pondoro" Taylor says about it) while fitting into a standard bolt action rifle with less recoil. I never considered the 9.3x62 before until my mate bought one (and later bequeathed it to me). We did a little research on it, and realised it was a truly great calibre: IMHO comes up to about 80% of a 375H, and through using it, it's fast taking over from my .30/06!! As long as you stay within its' limits (such as taking medium/large game not much further than 250m) I'm sure you won't regret building a 9.3x62.👍

Thank you.

Subscribe to my channel and watch my video titled "Big Bore Bolt-Action Rifles". I go over some simple techniques for handling recoil.

The recoil of the Win. Safari Express I shoot is way beyond a 30.06 kick. Me no bwana Tarzan but me plenty rugged and I would describe it as a savage kick, heap big oomph. Me no fear. Me respect boo coo. Great video.

Great cartridge.

Great cartridge, called "The German .375". Thing is, it's by far less common and also lacks the kick of a .375 H&H

I've taken Cape Buff (1-shot kill) and African plains game with my 9.3x62. IMHO within 250m the 9.3x62 is a superb calibre, that's been proven to do it all (read what John "Pondoro" Taylor says about it) while fitting into a standard bolt action rifle with less recoil. Its accepted that NEITHER the 375HH nor the 9.3x62 are "charge-stopping" calibres, so IMHO you'd be an idiot to go after "dangerous game" (DG) without a true heavy calibre for back-up. For thick-skinned DG [cape buff, hippo, ele and croc(?)] both calibres rely upon the precise placement, and straight-line penetration, of their respective projectiles to get the job done (Note: the 286gr 9.3x62 projectile has the same sectional density as the 300gr 375HH). IMHO I don't agree with what this guy says about the 375HH being a great rifle for those who are "recoil shy" - because it isn't. No question, due to it's very large case capacity, the 375 kicks!! But the 9.3x62 - with an equally proven record in taking DG - has only a little more recoil than a .30/06 (so, all things being equal, ammo is cheaper than the 375HH). PH Kevin Robertson has a 9.3x62 which he uses as a DG client rifle for those who are either small-framed or "recoil shy" which he states has taken over 600 cape buffalo to date. But where the 375HH outshines the 9.3x62 is in effective range (velocity and trajectory). Using the same projectile weights at 250m - and in having a smaller case capacity - the 9.3x62 has the trajectory of a rainbow, with a marked drop in velocity that limits it's effective use beyond 250m. But it's precisely in these aspects that the 375HH shines: being flatter shooting and having the velocity to efficiently take medium sized game out to 350m - which is why it's regarded today as an all-round calibre. 👍

388/378 in a Model 70?

Headed to A-zone tomorrow morning to put some quail on the grill!

Desert Dog Outdoors, Like I've said DD, you are living my dreams so please keep up the great life I truly enjoy your adventures.

I love 9.3x62, but not as a dangerous game cartridge of course. It's often hard for me to chose between the 9.3x62 and the 35 Whelen.

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 9,3x62 was my first bolt in 98' DWM system, when I was a young hunter. Following my father's advice , who always used 7x57r in a Suhler Drilling, only in Germany but for round 50 years of hunting . He just teached me that a 9,3x62 forgives bad shots , which can happen to a " rookie " . I still hold the 9,3x62 and since some years a .375H&H in '98 system . If it woud be allowed to use it legal in Africa on dangerous game, Id choose my 9,3 . I use it far longer than .375 , that's the reason why . Recoil in both calibres are softer than .30-06. That's my personal feeling . Take care, stay healthy and please carry on with your reports - they are excellent ! Waidmannsheil

The 9.3x62 is still legal in Africa for dangerous game as it's considered a "grandfathered" calibre in respect of it's proven track record in having consistently taken such game since 1908. Indeed, in 2018 I took my last buffalo in South Africa with my FN9.3x62 - where everyone I met saying it IS a great calibre for buffalo (with the understanding, that since NEITHER the 375HH or 9.3x62 are considered as "charge-stopper" calibres, you must hunt with adequate back-up if needed). FYI I rolled my buff with a single frontal right shoulder shot, with the 286gr projectile that was found under the rear left rib. Superb straight line penetration!! 👍

We get it - you're a fan. But I agree it is a great calibre that was designed and produced from British expertise. 👍

I have honestly never tried the 250gr in 300H&H. I did load some 220gr loads, but didn't like losing that flat trajectory inside my normal hunting distances (400fps slower than my 180gr loads). I think the 300 really shines with the 180 and 200 grain bullets. I am not even sure how the 1:10 twist barrel on my 300H&H with stabilize the super-long 250gr bullets. I think the 338WM and 375H&H give you much more with the 250gr bullets.

@@craigleibbrand7761 Sounds like your PH doesn't know the difference between mono bullets and lead core bullets.

I don't add subtitles. You must have the feature turned on. Sometimes, people accidently click the "CC" button on the lower right of the screen.

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 no I meant the like the slides in-between the scenes

@@airsoftwild7155 Gotcha. Thanks for the feedback.

375 H&H will be the easiest to find.

G’day Harry,nice to see an Aussie hunting Sambar with a magnum caliber.I reckon that 20 years ago a lot more Sambar hunters were using bigger guns.Lately I’ve noticed the new hunters going for the long range bombing calibers.Yes I love my 375hh but I also love my 30-06 and 9.3x74R.Safe hunting,Rob.

@@highcountryrob5534 G"day Rob, yes the scene has changed, I love the 30-06 to, in my ZG-47 Brno,.I like the old Sako models in L579 and L61R , yeah the 9.3x74R is popular here to, also with the 9.3x62, I had a custom rifle in 9.3x64 Brenneke for quite a few years.

Both my 06 and my 375 are Sako’s L691’s and the 9.3 is a Chapuis double.I use these rifles to hunt and I’m very happy with them.As long as your out hunting that’s the main thing.Bring on the colder weather.

@@highcountryrob5534They are good models, yes any day outside is a good day, especially hunting. It wont be long now the cooler weather will hit soon, let the plans begin.

I have target cartridges and hunting cartridges. My hunting cartridges, including 375H&H, NEVER get over 5 loadings on a single piece of brass. My big bores (416, 458, 505) never get over 3-4 reloadings on the brass. I don't take chances or push limits on hunting ammo, especially big-bores; and I load my hunting ammo for reliability in nasty conditions. Because of this practice, I have never experienced belt bulging, case-head separation, or any ammunition failures in the field in almost 30 years of reloading. My target loads, none of which wear belts, get up to 15 cycles. Hunters that have problems with belted magnums are the ones that overwork their brass or extend it beyond it's reliability threshold. Millions of 7mm Rem Mags, 300 Win Mags, 338 mags, 375 H&H, and Weatherby's out there loading and shooting without issues. You can get the Ruger, but ammo availability sucks and you are forced to use an M77 (which I think is the worst of all the CRF rifles).

Congratulations on the rifle of a lifetime!

@@borkwoof696 thank you and it’s been only fired 20 rounds from brand new

Barrel twist rate can easily be determined by using a cleaning rod. Google it, it's an easy process.

an exact ballistic copy of what already exists, only with poor rifle brass and ammo availability. It's works just like the H&H. Who cares about the shorter action; obviously nobody because it's almost a dead cartridge.

Agreed! With the rider (and this goes when hunting DG with the 375HH too) that back up with a "charge-stopper" calibre is essential should the situ get dicey. 👍

I have both and love them both; but they are made for different purposes. The Alaskan is made for traditional hunting distances (longer barrel, Monte Carlo stock, free floated, folding sight for low scope mounting). The Safari Express is designed for short-range encounters (Shorter barrel, barrel band sling swivel, straight comb stock with express sights, dual cross-bolts, extra recoil lug on barrel).

Anywhere between 22-25" is great IMO. In real testing I have seen done (barrel cut in recrown in 1" increments), the 375 H&H will lose 30-40 FPS with every inch. But the old H&H does great in short barrels with very little muzzle blast, compared to some of the other magnums that suffer form over-bore conditions. And because the H&H is a pretty high-velocity cartridge that will be used at shorter distances, a little velocity loss might not be a big deal. I wouldn't hesitate to make a dedicated DG rifle in 375H&H with a 21" barrel; but if I planned to shoot lighter bullets fast for elk and moose, I would welcome a longer 25" barrel.

BTW, great question. I forgot to add that to the video.

yes

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 video planned on it? ;)

@@borkwoof696 Maybeee

A solution looking for a problem that didn't exist. Hornady thought they were going to team up with Ruger and "6.5 Creedmoor" a dangerous game cartridge. Hornady even got desperate enough to download their 375H&H ammo to pump up 375 Ruger sales! Poor ammo availability and you are stuck with one rifle (which is inferior to other CRF rifles), are the only real issues with this Ruger cartridge. Why is it considered "modern" to invent something that already exists is beyond me. Since when did the belt on the 375 H&H become an issue? Most experienced riflemen consider the 375H&H and 300H&H to be the smoothest feeding rounds ever created. The 375 Ruger is just a good as the 375H&H, but the H&H was has bigger upside IMO.

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 Solving problems that does not exist, is quite common these days.

@@leeprimeroessler3277 I like the 375 H&H. So much history. I remember reading Death In The Long Grass, and in just about every story there was mention of a .375 H&H. My 375 is in the controlled-feed mauser Whitworth Express and I love it. Just shot 20 rounds through it today, in fact..:)

I admitt, the H&H beat the Ruger in charm by miles.

I have a 375 rum. Rl26 260 accubonds. 3090 fps. Its nasty. Alot of teeth rattling

It gains some velocity over the H&H but loses the advantages of the tapered case in feeding and extraction but you can shoot the H&H in the .375 Weatherby. Lots of people like them.

A true Quigley shot, get the most from every round!

416 Remington Mag and 30-06 here. Why bring a "do it all rifle" when I can bring two specialized rifles. I'm surprised this video didn't piss more people off.

Except the 375 has more punch. Which is why the 9.3x62 isn't legal for dangerous game in several countries.

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 The 9.3x62 is still legal in Africa for dangerous game as it's considered a "grandfathered" calibre in many African countries in respect of it's proven track record in having consistently taken such game since 1908. Indeed, in 2018 I took my last buffalo in South Africa with my FN9.3x62 - where everyone I met saying it IS a great calibre for buffalo (with the understanding, that since NEITHER the 375HH or 9.3x62 are considered as "charge-stopper" calibres, you must hunt with adequate back-up if needed). FYI I rolled my buff with a single frontal right shoulder shot, with the 286gr projectile that was found under the rear left rib. Superb straight line penetration!! 👍

I curently have two CZ550's in 458 Lott. One has been worked over by Wayne at AHR.

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 they don't make no more the cz550 😥💔

@@dimmacommunication no they don't.

I currently ONLY use the 375H&H in the role of a North America bear/moose/elk rifle with the 250gr bullets driven fast. I no longer take a 375 to Africa; 30-06 and a 416/458 for the dark continent.

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 - Do you think the 375 H&H has a big advantage over the 338 Win? How would you compare the recoil between the two?

@@falba1492 the 375 has a "soft push" recoil pulse, where the 338 has a very "sharp jab" recoil pulse. So to me, the 338 has always felt worse. I love the 338 win mag and think it is ideal if you really need to poke an elk at 300 yards or a little more. BUT, then you might find yourself shooting closer all the time and wonder why you ever strayed away from the soft shooting and hard hitting 35 Whelen; that fills the roles of both the 30-06 and the 338...

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 - Very true. The 35 Whelen has been on my radar for a very long time. Biggest problem has been finding a new quality rifle chambered in it. On that front, because of rifle selection, I had thought of a 9.3x62, rather than the Whelen. Am I far off on this assumption? Btw, love your work.

@@falba1492 I also love the 9.3x62. But 35 Whelen recoils less, is super simple to make brass from 30-06, and you can simply rebore almost any used 30-06 sporter-contour barrel to 35. I will be doing a vid in the next couple months on this niche of cartridges (between the 30's and 375's). If you find a rifle you like in 338 Win Mag and can shoot it well, it will fill the role perfectly. 338win, 35 Whelen, and 9.3x62 all function well in that niche. The Whelen and 338 favor the lighter bullets and the 9.3 favors the heavies. But, if I'm going to shoot bullets over 230gr, I might as well do it with a 375. Its all personal preference. When I want something between a 300 mag and a 375, I personally grab the Whelen. I just bought an old Sears model 53 in 30-06 (push feed M70) for $200. I'm making a video of me turning it into a match-grade 35 Whelen hunting rifle on the cheap.

I've killed several hogs with 375H&H. In the end though, my 30-06 does the same with less recoil and MUCH cheaper ammo.

@@desertdogoutdoors1113Me too but for boars my préfered is the 9,3x62 (shorter and lighter). I have three barrels for my Blaser R8, the other one is a 300WM , then I’m ready for all situations 😎