| DarylS |
| (.700 member) |
| 11/02/08 05:17 AM |
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Re: .338 Win Mag VS .375 H&H
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As one who owns and shoots both, I very much like both cartridges. Without getting into what one will do that the other won't (not much), I do have an observation to make. The perceived recoil of the 338 Win Mag is much more unpleasant than the 375 H&H Mag.
Take care, Tom
; Tom- I've noticed the same thing, but it depends greatly on the rifle and how it fits you. I recently re-stocked a .338 for a friend, using a Boyd-boys laminated stock. The original stock, a custon fiberglass thumbhole belted me harder than my .458 2" does with top-end loads. That .338 just about gave me a nose bleed from the concussion I received. The 'new' stock on the other hand, felt more like shooting a factory 7mmm Rem. Mag. - a bit more than a light '06 delivers, but not much.
; I've yet to shoot a .375 that feels anything but wonderful, from bolt guns to Ruger #1 - none of them belt me much, and are seemingly more comfortable to shoot than any of the .300 mags. I really like shooting the #1 in .375H&H with iron sights - very pleasant shooting and amazing accuracy for a 2 piece stock. Bouncing a steel ram at 300 meters offhand with open sights and 300gr. RN's is a blast.