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pajeff
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Dakota 76 375H&H
      #84023 - 14/08/07 08:45 AM

Does anyone out there have any experience loading 300gr. loads for a Dakota 375H&H? I recently bought this rifle and it shoots the Remington Safari 300gr. Swift A Srame loads well at the adverised velocity of 2500fps. When I load Nosler 300gr. to that velocity, I experience stiff bolt opening (and one blown primer). I am using a Oehler chronograph. I have owned three other 375's and they were not this sensitive at achieving that velocity. Yes, I know two identical model rifles are individuals. I am looking for a reference point from which to start. Before God and the world, I hold no one responsible for any data they suggest. Thanks in advance for any help.

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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: pajeff]
      #84025 - 14/08/07 10:28 AM

WHAT POWDER YOU USING??--I USED RL-15 WITH REALLY GOOD RESULTS--

WILL SEND INFO WHEN I GET HOME
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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: Ripp]
      #84029 - 14/08/07 11:29 AM

Ripp,
I was using H4895.I am planning on trying a RL15 load tomorrow.

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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: pajeff]
      #84030 - 14/08/07 11:39 AM

I read an article some time ago and have read others on this site that suggest RL-15 works quite well in a lot of the bigger guns including the 470 and 500 Nitro..which has also always been my experience

Let me know how that works out.
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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: pajeff]
      #84033 - 14/08/07 02:34 PM

Quote:

I was using H4895.



Although it doesn't directly apply to the .375 H&H (and maybe not your source of load data), the H4895 loads I've used in Hornady's manual have always been too hot for the rifles I was loading for and I got the same symptoms you describe. I have an unused pound canister because I couldn't get loads I was happy with using that powder even when I reduced way below the starting loads.

It's limited information, and I'm sure there are good H4895 loads around, but thought I'd pass it along anyway.

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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: pajeff]
      #84063 - 15/08/07 11:10 AM

When I reloaded for it I was using 71 grs of RL 15--shot very well in my Sako..I used Federal 215 Primers--300 gr Barnes Solids--shot under 1" at 100 yds.


*** I DID WORK MY WAY UP TO THIS STARTING AT 68 GRAINS--PLEASE BE CAREFUL--I TAKE NO RESPONSIBLITY FOR THIS INFO..

Thanks

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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: Ripp]
      #84069 - 15/08/07 11:34 AM

4895 is a bit fast for those bullets.
In the H&H with 300 gr bullets I've settled on H4350, but any of the 4350s will do.
I use RL-15 with the 250-270 grainers with great success.

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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: Ripp]
      #84070 - 15/08/07 11:40 AM

One of the loads you'll find in various manuals that works for me is 76 grains of H4350 under a 300 grain bullet. I currently use this powder {Short Cut version} but have also used IMR4350 and surplus IMR4350 at the same weights in the past. I have saved several 3-shot groups shot at 200 yards off the bench that measure under one inch center-to-center of the farthest shots with this load under the 300 grain Hornady RN. Of the 2,000 or so rounds I've shot from my SAKO .375 I am guessing 75% are this one load and I suspect it will continue to be so till the thing needs a new barrel.

It is the load I used in the bullet test thread and various velocities are shown there. Hovers from 2450-2500. Very low extreme spreads for multiple shots chrono'd.

It may be listed as max in some manuals so follow manual instructions for working up.

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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: 9.3x57]
      #84096 - 16/08/07 03:27 AM

Thanks for your inputs. I went to the range today and tried some more RL-15 and H4350 loads. 76grs of H4350 seems to be the best- in this rifle anyway. 2475fps. and about an inch group. I'll take that.This rifle is rsther light for a 375- less than 9lbs. scoped. So, I don't expect in to be a tack driver. But it certainly is a nice weight to carry.

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Re: Dakota 76 375H&H [Re: pajeff]
      #84102 - 16/08/07 05:28 AM

pajeff:

That 76/4350 load seems to be a winner in about every rifle I've heard or read about. As you note, it is not the fastest, but 20 years ago I tried it and have pretty much stuck with it ever since. Glad it works in yours!

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