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DarylS
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Bullet Opinions Requested
      #38314 - 28/09/05 08:11 AM

I am looking for an All-Round bullet for my .375/06IMP.
: Presently I am sighted for: 235 Speer Hot Cores at 2,845fps, 300gr. Hornady RN at 2,470fps and 285Speer Grand Slams at 2,520fps. All go into 1-1/2". Delete the 235gr.'s 3 rounds from that group and the other 6 go into 1" at 100 meters. It is very accurate, obviously, and using only 56gr. powder, recoil is soft.
: Quarry - Muley & Whitetail Deer maybe - primary Moose and Elk with big chance of running into a grizzly (in this area) coming in to the shot as they are now want to do. Rifle shots are now called dinner bells.
: I believe the bullet choice should capable of handling the most dangerous of the bunch, that being the griz., but it also must expand properly on the lesser beasts. Grizzlys have been spoken of in the same context as the big 5 (by White Hunters who have huted in Canada and Alaska) and almost as dangerous as a Cape Buff. if poorly hit, of course. On the other hand, they can be killed with many lesser ctgs. but .338's on up do the best job. Most game guide(those with experience) I know of use .375's or larger (in Alsaka)for back-up on bear hunts.
: Now, Woodleighs, I would really like to try in 320gr. weight, but just aren't available here that I know of. I would prefer a 300gr. or heavier RN for all-round shooting & at below 2,500fps, the Hornady's would probably do the job just fine - on everything, but I haven't shot anything with the new Interlocks, so can't say for certain. The older RN's were a bit soft, even on moose. I 'Know' the GS 285gr. would be good all-round, but the damn things at over $60.00 per 50, a bit pricey, but OK for just hunting.
: This is more an exercise in the thought process than anything. This is a round that runs 4,000'# to 4,250'#, or about the same as the .338WinMag. factory ammo.
: Before building up this rifle, I've packed .458 2" and now my .458Alaskan with 400gr.SP's and "X" at 2,300fps when backing my Daughter's .260 Rem. I've decided the .375 would be nice for a change - and am interested in what the exerienced fellows here have to say.
: So - what are your suggestions?


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DeishuAK
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Re: Bullet Opinions Requested [Re: DarylS]
      #38329 - 28/09/05 09:42 AM

Daryl S,
The most dramatic performance I've had with a particular bullet is the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw. I've used them in everything from 338 Win Mag to 375 H&H to 458 Win Mag on deer (Sitka blacktail) & bear (black & brown). A 225 gr TBBC out of a 338 WinMag dropped a 9 foot brown bear on the spot. The 300 gr in 375 is potent stuff also. These are tough bullets. I pretty much swear by 'em.

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luv2safari
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Re: Bullet Opinions Requested [Re: DarylS]
      #38336 - 28/09/05 10:52 AM

I use the 285 GS in my 375s and think it a wonderful bullet! It does almost everything, from some expansion to deep penetration. Price of bullets for serious hunting shouldn't be of consideration, only quality and results.

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ALAN_MCKENZIE
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Re: Bullet Opinions Requested [Re: DarylS]
      #38345 - 28/09/05 01:17 PM

Daryl,I've had my fair share of experience with 375 projectiles in my own rifle on buff and scrub cattle.
I recomend two projectiles,both WOODLEIGH'S,
300 grain round nose soft nose.
300 grain round nose solid.
Both have the same point of impact with the same powder load and primer.
Muzzle velocity around 2250 feet per sec.
Always have a couple of solids in the magazine as back up incase things get messy.

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DarylS
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Re: Bullet Opinions Requested [Re: DeishuAK]
      #38378 - 29/09/05 02:06 AM

Thanks guys - good info. The Trophy Bondeds I'm sure I can get since Speer is marketing them now. Of course, the Speer 285's are avaiable.
: I do wish I could get the Woodleighs - some day, maybe. I understand they are now bonded, or have heavier jackets than a few years ago. I have always had a penchant for heavy round nose bullets personally, using the 250RN in the .358 after I couldn't get 275gr.and 300gr. .358's any more. Actualy, having to dro to a 250gr. bullet prompted me to re-barrel my ZKK602 to .375 with a new ZKK602 barrel.
: Since it allowed me to get (at that time) the 350gr. Barnes RN's with .049" jackets. THAT was a tough bullet for having a pure lead core.
: For the time being, I'll remain with GS, or Trophy's - wanting and pining away for Woodleighs.
: Thanks for the posts.

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