WINCHESTER stainless 375 h&h

[Jano]

Well, I think I know what Im getting for this x-max, I found a big-long winchester box hidden in the basement, I opened it, and behold, it was a winchester stainless chaimbered 375 h&h (I am the only who does any hunting in my entire family, i think this rifle is for me)

I know nothing about the big-ol bores, shoo, Im afraid of their recoil lol, Im only 5'11 165 lbs.  However, I am very interested in going Buffalo / bison hunting sometime next summer, would this caliber work for such large animal ?  I did some readin about it and it seems to be a good caliber for big bears / lions / elephants...... so I thought maybe its good for bison / buffalos

What do you guys think of this caliber ?

[oso45-70]

Jano.

Welcome to gbo and i hope the shiny new Winchester 375 H&H is for you and not for your cousin    Just Joking. You should have lots of fun with this new toy. And you need not worry about being able to bring down a Bison, More than enough   Good luck and Merry Christmas ..........Joe.............

[JCM]

Jano,

The recoil will be awful.....sure to knock you back at least 10 feet.....you really don't want to shoot it.  I suggest you let me help you out and take it off your hands.  Just let me know when you want me to get it..... :eek: .

That's an awesome present!  Have fun with it!   :-D

Take care,
JCM

[Jimi]

I'd say that someone loves Jano. A lot.

Bastard ;-)

[Muskie Hunter]

What's my CHRISTmas gift doing at your house? Santa did it again.I have some coal in a bag here, so this must be yours.

[Jano]

Merry CHRISTmas everyone, and that gun was for me lol, as matter of fact, im holding it right now in my lap as i type this.....I wanna go buy some ammo for it (heard remington 270s sp are good),

now for the rings / scope... hmmmm.... i guess i'll have to figure that out on my own,
 
thnx everyone

[Zachary]

Well, I think I know what Im getting for this x-max, I found a big-long winchester box hidden in the basement, I opened it, and behold, it was a winchester stainless chaimbered 375 h&h (I am the only who does any hunting in my entire family, i think this rifle is for me)

I know nothing about the big-ol bores, shoo, Im afraid of their recoil lol, Im only 5'11 165 lbs.  However, I am very interested in going Buffalo / bison hunting sometime next summer, would this caliber work for such large animal ?  I did some readin about it and it seems to be a good caliber for big bears / lions / elephants...... so I thought maybe its good for bison / buffalos

What do you guys think of this caliber ?

Jano,

I have this exact same gun, except that I had it customized with a McMillan stock, glass bedded, pillar bedded, etc.  Believe it or not, with factory Federal Plain Jane 300 grain Hi-Shocks, it can shoot less than 1/4" groups at 100 yards.

Now let's talk about recoil.
People say that the .375H&H has more of a "push" rather than a "punch."  Well, I don't know about that.  Let's just say that it has both.  Remember, you are pushing 270 and 300 grain bullets at very high velocities.

As for bison, it is more than enough.  Many hunters use the good ole .30-06 with premium bullets.  Sure, a bison will not drop in its tracks when shot with a .30-06, but then again, I don't think that a bison will drop in its tracks from a .375H&H either.  Rather, it should drop sooner, that's all.

Congrats on the rifle.

Zachary

[Zachary]

Well, I think I know what Im getting for this x-max, I found a big-long winchester box hidden in the basement, I opened it, and behold, it was a winchester stainless chaimbered 375 h&h (I am the only who does any hunting in my entire family, i think this rifle is for me)

I know nothing about the big-ol bores, shoo, Im afraid of their recoil lol, Im only 5'11 165 lbs.  However, I am very interested in going Buffalo / bison hunting sometime next summer, would this caliber work for such large animal ?  I did some readin about it and it seems to be a good caliber for big bears / lions / elephants...... so I thought maybe its good for bison / buffalos

What do you guys think of this caliber ?

Jano,

I have this exact same gun, except that I had it customized with a McMillan stock, glass bedded, pillar bedded, etc.  Believe it or not, with factory Federal Plain Jane 300 grain Hi-Shocks, it can shoot less than 1/4" groups at 100 yards.

Now let's talk about recoil.
People say that the .375H&H has more of a "push" rather than a "punch."  Well, I don't know about that.  Let's just say that it has both.  Remember, you are pushing 270 and 300 grain bullets at very high velocities.

As for bison, it is more than enough.  Many hunters use the good ole .30-06 with premium bullets.  Sure, a bison will not drop in its tracks when shot with a .30-06, but then again, I don't think that a bison will drop in its tracks from a .375H&H either.  Rather, it should drop sooner, that's all.

Congrats on the rifle.

Zachary[/color]

[Zachary]

Well, I think I know what Im getting for this x-max, I found a big-long winchester box hidden in the basement, I opened it, and behold, it was a winchester stainless chaimbered 375 h&h (I am the only who does any hunting in my entire family, i think this rifle is for me)

I know nothing about the big-ol bores, shoo, Im afraid of their recoil lol, Im only 5'11 165 lbs.  However, I am very interested in going Buffalo / bison hunting sometime next summer, would this caliber work for such large animal ?  I did some readin about it and it seems to be a good caliber for big bears / lions / elephants...... so I thought maybe its good for bison / buffalos

What do you guys think of this caliber ?

Jano,

I have this exact same gun, except that I had it customized with a McMillan stock, glass bedded, pillar bedded, etc.  Believe it or not, with factory Federal Plain Jane 300 grain Hi-Shocks, it can shoot less than 1/4" groups at 100 yards.

Now let's talk about recoil.
People say that the .375H&H has more of a "push" rather than a "punch."  Well, I don't know about that.  Let's just say that it has both.  Remember, you are pushing 270 and 300 grain bullets at very high velocities.

As for bison, it is more than enough.  Many hunters use the good ole .30-06 with premium bullets.  Sure, a bison will not drop in its tracks when shot with a .30-06, but then again, I don't think that a bison will drop in its tracks from a .375H&H either.  Rather, it should drop sooner, that's all.

Congrats on the rifle.

Zachary[/color]